It seems that many people these days have low self-esteem and self-worth and are lacking self confidence However, according to the Bible that should not be the case. Genesis 1:27 tells us that, “God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created them “(AMPC). We are made in God’s image and God doesn’t make junk! In Psalm 139:15 we learn that we are, “fearfully and wonderfully made” (ESV). Because God created us, we are precious to Him (Isa 43:4) and Isa 49:16 says, “Behold, I have indelibly imprinted (tattooed a picture of) you on the palm of each of My hands “(AMPC). In the New Testament we are told that, “we are His masterpiece” (Eph 2:19; NLT). Wow! God made us all special! We don’t need to compare ourselves to others, we are all different and unique.

Not only did God create us but He also chose us as we read in Ephesians 1:4. In addition we see that in Jeremiah 29:11 God said, “I know the thoughts and plans I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome” (AMPC). God has good thoughts towards us and wants good things for us.

Because God loves us so much, He sent His son to die for us so that we could live in constant fellowship with Him. That is how important you are to God! That being the case never underestimate yourself, you are valuable and precious to God, “the apple of His eye” (Zech 2:8).