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Has anyone ever told you that? Did they say it to you in such a way that you actually believed it was true, not just because you posted some great photos on Instagram or because they wanted something in return? Did they connect the words to you in a deep and complete way \u2014 to every quirky, awkward, messy, unlikable part of you?<\/p>\n
When you look at your life, you may see a mixed bag of successes and failures. Some days stand out, when something really great happened. Other days, you\u2019ve struggled to get through rough, hard times when you messed up or lost something precious.
\nYou think about the times you gave up, gave in or felt like you just weren\u2019t \u201cenough\u201d in the moment.<\/p>\n
What if, even on those days, you knew without a doubt that you are unique and chosen? That your life truly matters? That someone sees all of it and says, \u201cYou are amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to identify someone else\u2019s talents and value, then look at yourself and say, \u201cBut, I\u2019m just a stay-at-home mom.\u201d Or an okay employee. A college dropout. A person who didn\u2019t follow a dream. Or one who tried to pursue a dream that ended with regrets. We all have parts of our lives or identities we would like to change, especially as we see other people who seem to live with more purpose or freedom than us. Have you ever had an \u201cI\u2019m just a . . .\u201d moment?<\/p>\n
The Bible records many stories about men and women who wrestled with their self-worth, their purpose in life and even their mistakes. When they called out to God, they found a loving Father who desired a relationship with them. God sees you \u2014 just as you are this very moment \u2014 and says, \u201cYou are amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n
Ent\u00e3o, qual \u00e9 a discrep\u00e2ncia entre o que voc\u00ea pensa sobre si mesmo e o que Deus pensa sobre voc\u00ea? Essa discrep\u00e2ncia \u00e9 chamada de vergonha. A vergonha \u00e9 a voz que nos diz que n\u00e3o somos bons o suficiente e que n\u00e3o pertencemos. \u00c9 uma mentira que nos aprisiona e nos impede de verdadeiramente entendermos o que Deus pensa sobre n\u00f3s.<\/p>\n
American scholar and noted author Bren\u00e9 Brown has written about shame and vulnerability.<\/p>\n
\u201cDignos agora. N\u00e3o se. N\u00e3o quando. N\u00f3s somos dignos de amor e pertencimento agora. Nesse mesmo instante.\u201dBren\u00e9 Brown – The Gifts of Imperfection<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Knowing that you are amazing and that you belong captures a core understanding of Christianity. It is one of the most important themes we see woven throughout the entire Bible: You were created by God \u2014 in His perfect image. As His unique creation, you have worth and eternal love.<\/p>\n
Each of us has a different story with reasons why we disqualify ourselves. Sure, I\u2019m okay a lot of the time. But amazing? It\u2019s time to find and know your worth.<\/p>\n
To hear from people who\u2019ve discovered their own amazing stories, visit the link below.<\/p>\n