The fact that Jesus reconciles me to God means that I’m valuable to him. He loves me, and cares enough for me to pay for my sin! So WHY— on a morning like today when home school feels like a mountain, my photoshop won’t talk to images shot on my phone, the rain keeps falling (yes that’s an @andrewpetersonmusic reference plus it’s really pouring here at the farm), and I feel completely unproductive despite my best efforts —- WHY do I feel worthless?!

Do I really believe my worth is measured by my productivity? Well, honestly I’ve lived most of my life as if that were true. And I’ve asked God to forgive me and I’m working hard to make practical changes in my life and retraining my thought processes so that I stop it. But, those old lies and habits easily creep back in.

So this morning I’m calling it – no more valuing my worth based on my accomplishments today. Jesus paid it all for me, and I’ll choose to rejoice in my Redeemer, my Reconciler, moment by moment.

Friend, are you falling into the same trap as me today? Focus on what you know to be true, minute by minute, and breathe a sigh of relief at the freedom it brings!

My worth is not in what I own
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love
At the cross

My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed
At the cross

I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest Treasure,
Wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other.

My soul is satisfied in Him alone.
As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us
At the cross

I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom’s fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ
At the cross

Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed – my ransom paid
At the cross

{Songwriters: Graham Kendrick / Keith Getty / Kristyn Getty; Photo by @pearlphotographybyelena}