We compare everything in terms of measurements. We measure how much time we have in a day. We measure our successes and failures. We even measure our self worth. But what scale are we using to measure this. How many of us measure our SELF WORTH and who we are to Cosmo...or other magazines on the newstand?
Are we getting true results?
Our self worth should be measured through the eyes of God, our savior. His Word says he knows our hearts. That means that he looks on our hearts and not our physical. He is not concerned with our physical measurements..ha ha..or what style jeans we wear or if we 'measure' up to the women in Hollywood.
His concern is how do we measure up to the woman God talks about in Proverbs?
31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
31:11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
31:12
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
31:13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
31:14
She is like the merchants ' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
31:15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
31:16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
31:19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
31:21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
31:22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
31:23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
31:24
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
31:25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
31:27
She looketh well to the ways * of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
31:28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
It took me a long time to understand this concept: My self worth is not measured by what men of this world think of me. My self worth is measured through the eyes of God. He has made ME in His image. I am perfectly and wonderfully made.
I encourage us all to reexamine the scales in which we weigh ourselves on!!
How do we look through the eyes of God?
Are we getting true results?
Our self worth should be measured through the eyes of God, our savior. His Word says he knows our hearts. That means that he looks on our hearts and not our physical. He is not concerned with our physical measurements..ha ha..or what style jeans we wear or if we 'measure' up to the women in Hollywood.
His concern is how do we measure up to the woman God talks about in Proverbs?
31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
31:11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
31:12
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
31:13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
31:14
She is like the merchants ' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
31:15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
31:16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
31:19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
31:20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
31:21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
31:22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
31:23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
31:24
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
31:25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
31:26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
31:27
She looketh well to the ways * of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
31:28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
It took me a long time to understand this concept: My self worth is not measured by what men of this world think of me. My self worth is measured through the eyes of God. He has made ME in His image. I am perfectly and wonderfully made.
I encourage us all to reexamine the scales in which we weigh ourselves on!!
How do we look through the eyes of God?
