8 Bible Verses About Being Worthy Enough in God’s Eyes
Our ideas about the way God sees us radically impact our lives. Today, we’ll explore eight Bible verses about being worthy enough in God’s eyes. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for overcoming doubt and insecurity.
First, I invite you to join me at the creek with my child, and we’ll talk about how God sees us.
8 Bible Verses About Being Worthy Enough
My little boy and I inch closer to the creek beneath the silver arms of the sycamores. Expectantly, we walk to the bend where the water pools in shades of ethereal emerald, and he wiggles with excitement. He holds a stale piece of bread. We’re going to feed it to the minnows today, and Aiden is beside himself with excitement.
He squeals in delight as he throws a tiny piece of crust into the water, and the bread is immediately devoured by dozens of hungry minnows.
I watch as he meticulously throws the bread into the water—one snippet at a time—and I think about how much I cherish him.
I’ll be the first to admit that cherishing every moment of motherhood has not been my reality. But I’ve also learned to savor the sporadic moments when I find the space to marvel at my precious children.
Despite my inability to cherish every moment, I’m reminded that just as I cherish my children, God is filled with pleasure and joy when he looks at me.
When you wonder, How does God see me?
I invite you to imagine the face of the person who is most precious to you. You might imagine the face of your child, spouse, dearest friend, beloved grandparent, or someone who offered grace to you in a time of need.
Now, savor everything you love about this precious person.
Allow yourself to reflect on wonderful memories together, the warmth of your loved one’s smile, and everything you cherish about this special person. Consider the joy this person brings to your life, and imagine how empty and heartbroken you would feel without the light of your loved one’s presence in your life.
When I imagine my most precious loved one, my three children come to mind. They are each precious to me in their own ways. I remember the days when they were infants, and I would hold them through the long hours of the night and sing over them.
Despite my exhaustion, I cherished them, took delight in them, and even rejoiced over them with singing through the night.
You Are Loved and Cherished
After our first child was born, I remember looking at her miraculous body and delighting in every part of her. The intricacy of her tiny fingernails and her long, wispy eyelashes amazed me. I’d never experienced such overwhelming love, and in an instant, my perception of God was changed forever.
I was stunned by the realization that God loves me, delights in me, and cherishes me even more than I could ever cherish my newborn daughter.
Suddenly, I couldn’t wrap my mind around the sacrifice God made when Jesus died on the cross for my sins. I would never allow anyone to touch a hair on my precious child’s head.
God loves us so much that he allowed Jesus to die and take the punishment we deserve. This is mind-blowing love!
Reflect on the way you feel about your most precious loved one.
How does it make you feel when you imagine God gazing upon you with even greater love?
The next time you look at your most precious loved one, remind yourself that God loves you more than you love the most cherished person in your life. He takes great delight in you, and like a mother rocking her child to sleep, he rejoices over you with singing.
The next time you look at your most precious loved one, remind yourself that God loves you more than you love the most cherished person in your life. #cherished #Godslove #EncounteringGod Share on XBible Verses About Being Worthy Enough to God
These are warm sentiments, but let’s take a moment to see what God directly tells us about the way he sees us. Below are eight powerful Bible verses about being worthy enough to God.
1. 1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
You are God’s precious possession, and you are called to declare his praises. God chose you because he delights in you. You don’t have to do anything to earn this love.
2. John 1:12
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
If you have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, you are a child of God, and you are worthy of his love.
You are not worthy because of anything you have done. You are worthy because Jesus paid the price for your sins. Have you decided to follow him? If not, what is stopping you?
3. Ephesians 1:5
He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.
You are adopted as God’s precious child, and you bring him great pleasure. You are worthy because you are his.
4. 1 Corinthians 6:17
But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.
Did you know that you are one with the Lord in spirit? If you follow Jesus, the Living God dwells within you. You are of great worth because the Living God dwells within you.
5. Genesis 1:27
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
You are created in God’s image. This, alone, makes you worthy.
6. Colossians 3:3
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
If you follow Jesus, your life is hidden with Christ in God. You are of great value to him.
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7. Song of Solomon 2:16
My beloved is mine, and I am his.
In the same way that a groom pursues and adores his bride, Jesus pursues and adores you. The truest thing about you is this: You are his, and he is yours.
8. Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
God created you to do good works, which he prepared before you were born. You are of great value to him.
Apply These Bible Verses About Being Worthy Enough to Your Life
Close your eyes and imagine that the Lord is holding you in his arms as he sings over you. Lean into the warmth of his embrace. Soak in his love. Let his love wash over you.
He wants to heal you, uplift you, and energize you through the power of his love. Stay here for a few minutes before you continue with your day. God loves this time with you. You are precious to him.
As for me, I sit by the water with my little boy until the bread is gone. We push trucks through the sand, build castles, and enjoy the sunshine. I’m reminded of the love the Father has lavished upon me, and my heart is filled.
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As the parent of two sons and a daughter, I have a heart for helping parents develop deeper relationships with their children and with God. Our kids, ages 6, 11, and 15, share this vision. They have helped me write three family devotionals for parents or older relatives to read with the children and teens they love. You can find all three books here or read more below.
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God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength helps young boys, ages 5-13, learn what it means to trust God and become strong warriors for his kingdom. Now, more than ever, our world needs men who are willing to boldly carry God’s love into the world. I wrote this boys’ devotional book with our two young sons, Aiden and Caleb, ages six and eleven! You’ll enjoy their honesty as we teach boys how to be strong warriors for the Lord. Find this life-changing devotional book here.
Mother-Daughter Devotionals by a Mom and Daughter
Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith is written for girls ages 7-12. It includes 60 devotions with Scripture, conversation starters, and a shared journaling section for moms and daughters after each devotion. I wrote this book with the help of our daughter, Bekah, when she was eleven. Find this one-of-a-kind shared devotional here.
Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls is for teenage girls ages 13-20. It includes 50 devotions, each with a shared journaling section to help moms and daughters connect through writing. This is a great book for moms who want to communicate about awkward topics—like dating, sexuality, peer pressure, and more—but don’t know where to start. Bekah and I will help you right here.
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