Precious, Honored, Loved

Isaiah 43:⁴Because you are precious in my eyes,
and honored, and I love you,...

The Word of God is speaking through Isaiah the prophet to His chosen people. His words are those of love and adoration. He calls His people precious even though they have committed adultery in their spiritual devotion. He calls them honored even though they have not brought honor to Him by disobeying His laws and commandments. He tells them that He loves them. God is so good. He is the only good.

I will memorize this verse. Lately, I've been struggling with my self-esteem. I keep beating myself up when I make the littlest mistakes. My husband has said that this is sort of like telling God, "You made a mistake when you created me" or "Your forgiveness means nothing to me." Truly, I am a worthless sinner. However, because God loves me, I am precious in His sight and I am honored. When I start to get down on myself, I need to call this scripture up to memory. It will remind me that God is perfect, merciful, gracious, and love. I need only to accept His forgiveness to break free from the bondage of condemnation.

Heavenly Father, please help me to engrave this scripture on my heart. I'm sorry for calling myself worthless when You have made me precious through the blood of Your son, Jesus Christ. I repent and turn from this cycle and habit of self degradation. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for redeeming me. I love You, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.