SCRIPTURE:

God created man in his own image, (Genesis 1:27)

DEVOTIONAL:

Everyone needs to feel like they have something to offer the world. One kid can shoot another kid because of this simple principle: When I don’t value my own life, I absolutely won’t value yours. Youth need to see hope and a future so they can value the gift of life again. We can’t let the circumstances we see around us determine the value of what’s inside us.

This revelation isn’t just for inner-city youth. It’s for everyone. Value doesn’t have borders or socioeconomic boundaries; we are all looking to be valued. The pursuit of value may look different for teens living on the west or south sides of Chicago compared to a middle-aged executive living in Manhattan. But the end goal is still finding significance. The journey you will take is about understanding your unique value and what you bring to the world. 

PRAYER:

Dear Father, I repent over not fully seeing the value You’ve placed in me or the value in others. Help me to recognize and understand the opportunities You have given me to bring hope and healing to hurting people. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

This devotional is excerpted from David S. Winston’s book, Authentic. To order this insightful book, click here.

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