God Defines Our Worth

Father God, You made my Savior’s life a guilt offering for me (Isaiah 53:10). His death was enough to handle every one of my sins, and all my guilt as well. I thank You exceedingly! Sin need never again be my master for now I am no longer tied to the law where sin enslaves me, but I am free under God’s favor and mercy (Romans 6:14). So now I am free from the power of sin and am a slave unto God [which is actually a blessing], and His benefits to me include holiness and everlasting life (Romans 6:27).

For God has rescued me from the dominion of darkness and brought me into the kingdom of His dearly beloved Son (Colossians 1:13). Jesus gave Himself for my sins to rescue me from the present evil age, according to the will of my God and loving Father, to whom be glory forever and ever (Galatians 1:4-5). I am delivered from the evils of this present world, for it is the will of God. Now I can say with a full heart that all of us together are Christ’s body, and I am a separate and necessary part of it (1 Corinthians 12:27). Satan has no power over me.

Lord God, You created me, and formed me. You told me: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name, you are Mine!” — I am Yours, When I pass through the waters [of depression], You will be with me. And when I pass through the rivers [of sorrow], they will not sweep over me [to drown me]. When I walk through the fires [of adversity], I will not be burned; for You are the Lord, my God, the Holy One of Israel, my Savior. I am precious and honored in Your sight! (Isaiah 43:1-4).

Lord God, Your divine power has given me everything I need for life and godliness through my knowledge of You, for You called me by Your own glory and goodness! Through these You give me Your very great and precious promises. Because of this I am a partaker of Your divine nature. (2 Peter 1:3-4).

Victorious Lord, I am not silenced by the darkness, by the thick darkness that covers my face. I will cry out to You and I will rebuke the enemy that seeks to devour me (Job 23:17). Lord, teach me how not to give the devil any opportunity to control me. (Ephesians 4:27).

God, You will give me the treasures of the darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that I may know that You are the Lord, the God of Israel, my God, who summons me by name (Isaiah 45:3). Lord, even in this difficult place, You have treasures for me here. You want me to discover the riches of a relationship with You that will set me free from this place.

For You, Lord God, are good and ready to forgive and abundant in mercy to all who call upon You (Psalm 86:5). It pleased You, Lord, to make me one of Your people! (1 Samuel 12:22) Thank You, and because of that, I will indeed obey Your voice and keep Your covenant, so I will be a special treasure to You above all peoples (Exodus 19:5).

With You, O loving Lord, nothing is accidental, nothing is incidental, and no experience is wasted. Every trial You allow to happen is a platform on which You reveal Yourself, showing Your love and power both to me and to others looking on. Thank You that I can move into the future non-defensively, with hands outstretched, to whatever lies ahead. For You control the future, You hold my life-breath in Your hands (Daniel 5:23), and You will always be with me (Hebrews 13:5). Give me grace, Lord, to trust You in each of my trials, large or small — to accept each one and cooperate with You so I will grow through it.