Have you ever paused to ask yourself, “What am I really worth?” Not in a material sense, but in terms of the unique value you bring into every room, relationship, and assignment God has given you?
In a world that often measures worth by success, status, or social media likes 📱, it’s easy to overlook the divine value God has placed within us. But as believers, our value isn’t defined by applause—it’s defined by our Creator ✨, our purpose 🛤️, and our identity in Christ 🙌.
1. You Were Created with Inherent Value 👶🎨
The starting point for recognising your value is understanding whose you are. The Bible reminds us:
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”
— Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)
You are not an accident 🚫. You are God’s masterpiece 🖌️—designed with intention, intricacy, and purpose.
2. Recognise What You Carry 🎁
Your time, wisdom, experiences, and spiritual gifts—they’re all deposits in your “value bank.” 🏦 Every lesson learned, battle won, and word received from God adds richness to what you carry.
Jesus said:
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
— Matthew 5:14 (NKJV)
💡 You have light—let it shine! Don’t dim your value because others don’t see it yet.
3. Make Consistent Deposits into Your Value Bank 🔄📈
Just like a real bank, you can only withdraw what you’ve deposited. That means intentional investment is key:
• Spiritually: Dive into the Word 📖, pray 🙏, worship 🎶, obey God’s voice 📡.
• Mentally: Renew your mind with truth 🧠💡.
• Emotionally: Heal, forgive, and walk in wholeness 💞.
• Physically: Rest, nourish, and move your body 🛌🥗🏃♂️.
Every act of growth adds value that God can use—and that you can draw on when needed.
4. Withdraw When It’s Time to Show Up 🆘💬
Life will place a demand on what you’ve deposited—others will need your wisdom, encouragement, prayer, presence, and strength 💪.
But here’s the warning: you can’t pour from an empty cup ☕🚫.
Even Jesus withdrew to refill:
“But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
— Luke 5:16 (NIV)
He knew the power of staying full before pouring out 🛐. So must we.
5. Your Value to Others Doesn’t Reduce Your Own ➕🤝
Giving doesn’t drain your worth—it multiplies it when done from a healthy place. But be wise. Don’t give to your own detriment.
Know when to:
• 💌 Pour into others
• ⚠️ Pause and refill
• ❌ Say “no” to what depletes you
There is strength in boundaries and wisdom in rest.
⚠️ Warning: Don’t Let Your Value Bank Run Empty
Neglecting your inner life is dangerous 🚨. An empty value bank can lead to:
• Burnout 🔥
• Bitterness 😞
• Broken focus 🧩
• Missed assignments 📉
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
— Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)
Protect your heart. Keep your tank full. Your calling depends on it 💼🛡️.
📣 Call to Action: Make a Deposit Today!
Let today be your moment to pause and pour into yourself intentionally. You are worth the investment 💷.
✅ Spend time in the Word
✅ Reflect and rest
✅ Pursue growth
✅ Guard your peace
✅ Honour your journey
You are more valuable than you think 💖. And the world around you needs what God has deposited in you.
So, stay full. Stay connected. Stay valuable.
“For we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NKJV)
You are carrying treasure 🏺. Never forget that.
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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