Self-Esteem

"Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness..." (Genesis 1:26)

This past Wednesday night we discussed the topic concerning alot of teenagers today and that is self-esteem.

A recent country music song came out and it talks about how all week long some people are nobodies but the weekend is here and it's time to "get drunk and be somebody." Sad huh? Do you really think a bottle is going to make someone special? Yea, maybe for a moment but you always wake up with that same "empty" feeling inside. You don't need a bottle, or a pill, or a million dollars to make yourself feel like somebody.

Alot of teenagers find thier self worth in what other people think. They tried hard to "fit in" by doing the things necessary to do to "fit in". Insecure in themselves, they hide behind a fake laugh, a new haircut, a joint, a drink, or even in the back seat of a car.

Before we jump on the teens case, we do it ourselves as adults. Insecure of who we are in Christ, we try to "be somebody" by driving the nicest vehicles, or owning the nicest homes, or being the best dressed.

There are two questions we need to ask ourselves concerning our self-esteem.

1) How do I see myself?
2) How does God see me?

So how do you see yourself? Unimportant? Not wanted? A waste of space and air? Ugly inside? Not loved?

How does God see you? You were made in his image and he didn't make a mistake when he made you! No, he made a priceless work of art when he made you! The Bible says you were "fearfully and wonderfully made!" He put you together very carefully! There is not another you out there! In other words, God didn't make any junk! And your self worth? You were worth so much that he died for you! When is the last time someone went through what Christ went through for you? No one ever has and no one ever will!

Today, realize that you are somebody and its not because of any thing YOU have done! You are somebody because Christ loves you, died for you, and wants to have a relationship with you!