My Worth Is Not

As I walked the family dog this morning, I talked with God (something I try to do whenever I'm taking a walk). The past few days I've been feeling down - or rather, frustrated. Until sharing this feeling with God, I didn't realize that I was placing my worth and value in what I can do. As some of you know, I just recently walked away from a really fun job (click here to read more), and since then, I've been in this season of waiting. 

As I seek new employment, I am reminded how I must must place my hope, worth, peace; my everything in Christ and what He has done for me: which is that He has saved me from Darkness, Death, and Separation from God. Therefore my worth is not in what I am - for I am a sinner, rather my worth is in who He is. 

May the Lord continue to bring these thoughts to mind as I navigate this season of waiting on Him to provide (and I know He will for He is faithful to provide for all our needs). Philippians 4:19 says, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

My worth is not in what I own
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love
At the cross

My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed
At the cross

I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest Treasure,
Wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other.
My soul is satisfied in Him alone.

As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us
At the cross

I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom's fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ
At the cross

Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed - my ransom paid
At the cross

I highly encourage ya'll to take a moment and give this song a listen. You can click here to listen to it.

So, rest easy my dear ones. God has you. He sees you and knows what your needs are. Press tightly to Him; cling to His word as for dear life, and He will give you rest.