Daily Devotion — Matthew 10:31 — When You Struggle With Self-Worth

I’ve learned so much from watching birds. I live in the woods and we also have a pond, so birds are frequent visitors. Watching the birds teaches me so much about God’s love and provision. A variety of birds visit our feeders, including juncos, nuthatches, cardinals, orioles, and hummingbirds. When I study how far some of these birds travel each year, I marvel at how God sustains them. It’s a joy to scatter sunflower seeds to help meet their needs. I’ve also seen graceful herons and colorful wood ducks visit our pond. A few times, a bald eagle has swooped over the pond to grab a fish for supper. In the winter, I regularly hear owls calling to one another in our woods. Each bird’s personality reflects a different aspect of God’s creativity. All the birds I see or hear inspire me to praise God for the beauty of his creation. Yet as wonderful as birds are, they pale in comparison to the importance we people have in God’s kingdom. Jesus affirmed our value with this verse: “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.” He continued, “So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:29,31 NIV

Struggling with Self-Worth

We often lose sight of how valuable we are to God. Many of us see beautiful things in God’s…