Priceless

I like sleeping with the windows open. You will hear their chirping early in the morning. Their song is a reminder that we are of great value to our heavenly father. In fact, we are priceless. Their song speaks to us saying, Make your life count!

Selah

My granddaughter, Selah, is three years old with a mind of her own. She can sometimes dig in her heels and stubbornly make her stand. Her principles can seem illogical to adults, but they are important to her none-the-less.

I can remember one time we were staying at a rented house with a pool and hot tub. The air was growing cold and we had all gotten out of the pool and into the hot tub. But, there was Selah, standing by the hot tub, towel-less in a dripping wet swimsuit, arms clutched, teeth chattering, body cold, and shivering. “Come on in. It feels wonderful and you will warm up,” I had tried to convince her from inside the hot tub. But, she stubbornly refused, angry  that her brother had gotten in before her, fearful to give in and let her brother know he was the winner.

No matter how hard I tried to coax her, she was adamant. She was not coming in. Her pale skin was taking on a purplish shade. “I promise you,” I tried again. “It feels so good.” Selah was not convinced. She stood her ground. She was beginning to look like a Popsicle, so I pulled myself out of the hot tub to find a towel to wrap her up.

Unknown Waters

How often do our fears take hold preventing us from doing what we know is best for us? How often do we stubbornly cling to the familiar, rather than venturing into unknown waters. Instead, we stand, miserable, our minds made up regardless of the folly or even danger of our choice. “Come to me,” our heavenly father calls. “Trust me. My way is the best choice for you.”  Too often we remain stuck in place, to obstinate to abandon what we want and submit to what God wants for our lives. 

Make Your Life Count

We are priceless to our heavenly father. Yes, he even knows the number of hairs on your head. Wow, that seems impossible. Our value increases as we choose what is valuable to God. My life is an example. He will bless us with good things and important responsibilities in this life. Plus, God’s word promises that he will make us rulers of kingdoms in the life to come. You are of great value!

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

Matthew 10: 29-31

Also, see With God All Things Are Possible.

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