Complete in Him

by Tammy Phillips
April 18, 2025

“No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13 CSB)

Have you ever had someone do something so nice for you that it was almost unbelievable? Maybe a stranger paid for your groceries when you were short on cash, or a friend showed up exactly when you needed them the most. Those moments stick with us…they feel like gifts we didn’t earn, moments of grace in the middle of chaos.

Now, imagine someone doing something so selfless, so loving, and so transformational that it didn’t just help you for a moment, but for eternity.

That’s what Jesus did.

I am humbled every time I remember the sacrificial offering Jesus made for me and you. He was born a baby just like you and me. As a young boy, He grew in grace and wisdom as He studied the word of God. He worked as a carpenter until he began His ministry. He was a human in every sense, but He was also the Son of God who stepped from heaven into time, clothed Himself in flesh, and walked among us to die. How do you put into words the weight of such love, the depth of such sacrifice, the beauty of such grace?

What Can I say about the Man who died for me?

He walked out a life of radical love. He healed the broken, embraced the outcasts, and spoke truth with authority and compassion. But more than that, He came with a mission to reconcile us to God by exchanging His life for ours.

He was betrayed by the ones closest to Him. He was spat on, insulted, mocked, shamed, bound, slapped, and whipped beyond recognition. He died willingly. He didn’t die a victim but a victor. He chose to be nailed to the cross, knowing the cost. He died for my sin and my shame. He died for every lie, every failure, and every regret I’ve carried. He took it all, but because He loved me that much.

What Can I say about the Man who died for me?

I can say He found me when I was lost. He was my Light in my darkest hours. He taught me how to anchor my heart in boundless faith in Him enough to overcome and silence every assaulting fear. I can say He showed me how to be bold, courageous, and unshaken in battle. He gave me peace when my world was chaos. I can say He forgave me when I couldn’t forgive myself. He gave me hope when I was deep in the mire of desperation. I can say He encompassed me with infinite love and compassion. He gave me purpose, and a future. I can say His life, death and resurrection changed everything. The Creator of the universe chose to die in my place so I could live in freedom, peace, and relationship with Him forever. It’s almost unbelievable, right? And yet, it’s true. Jesus died for me, and he died for you!

All these words feel way too small. The truth is, Jesus is more than anything I could ever describe. He is more than Wonderful! He is the Possible to my impossible. He is Life, Love and Joy. He is King of Kings, Savior, Redeemer, and my Best Friend. He is the reason I live. He is the reason I love. He is the One I believe. He is my Forever.

So, what can I say about Jesus, the man who died for me? Thank You, Lord. I’ll spend my life trying to say it well.

I enCOURAGE you to follow the Man who died for me because He died for you, too. He is knocking. Invite Him in.  He will change your life!  

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re truly loved… you are.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your life has purpose… it does.

And if you’ve ever felt like you’re too far gone for a fresh start… you’re not.

Jesus’ death is the most powerful and transformative “nice thing” anyone’s ever done for me. It changed everything and that’s what I can say about the Man who died for me!

 

 

by Tammy Phillips
April 7, 2025

“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.” (1 Thessalonians 5:14 NKJV)

I was recently reading through the exhortations in 1 Thessalonians 5. When I reached verse fourteen, I came to a sudden, unexpected stop. The words hit me like a ton of bricks

1. Warn those who are unruly, out of order, those deviating from the prescribed rule of order. You know-the ones that are out of line. (CHECK, I got this!)

2. Comfort the fainthearted, feeble minded, those short of the breath of life and struggling with life. Check! I got this one)

3. Uphold the weak, feeble, sick, the ones who are not strong to stand on their own. (Check! No problem.)

4. Be patient with all. (Do you hear the sound of my screeching brakes?)

Being patient with everyone is a BIG request. Right? I read 1 Thessalonians 5:14, again. I laughed loud at the last part and in my head voice said, “I can’t do that!”

To be patient is to be of a long spirit. It means do not lose heart, persevere, to bravely endure misfortunes and troubles and to bear the offenses and injuries of others without breaking.

We are to be patient with EVERYONE?

• We are to be patient with crazy drivers on the road?

• We are to be patient with the ones who lie to our face?

• We are to be patient with the company who takes over two weeks to repair the hot water heater because they never ordered the part to fix it?

• We are to be patient with the invited guests who do not RSVP to any given event?

• We are to be patient with our kids who ignore us?

• We are to be patient with our parents who ask us the same thing five times in one conversation?

As Christ Followers, we are to be patient with EVERYONE? Yep, that is what my Bible says! How about yours?

At first, the precept sounded like bad news. Being patient with all requires self-control, discipline and a willingness to crucify our flesh. However, as I read a little further that day, I discovered some good news!

“He who calls you is faithful; he will do it.” (1Th 5:24 CSB)

He has called us! He is faithful! He will do it. He will empower us to be patient with all! When we say, “I CANNOT,” He says, “YOU CAN DO ALL things through Christ who strengthens you!

I enCOURAGE you to be patient with everyone! Lord, have mercy, please! (I wonder how many tests willl come along with this post?)

by Tammy Phillips
April 1, 2025

Do not quench the spirit. (1Th 5:19 NKJV)

God is everywhere! He is ever-present. Don’t tune out Holy Spirit.

“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me. (Psalm 139:7-10 NKJV)

He is everywhere! He is everywhere! He is everywhere, never leaving us. It is only when we quench the Spirit that He seems distant. We have moved from our place in Him, allowing the noise of the world and the enemy of our souls to dominate our thoughts. This is what happened in the garden with Adam and Eve—they listened to the wrong voice.

If you want to keep God close, do not move from your place in Him. Remember whose you are and who you represent. Do not quench the Holy Spirit. Do not turn down or tune out His voice in your life. Do not extinguish the fire of the Holy Spirit. Do not put Him out. Do not silence His loving whisper. Do not stifle His strong word. Do not quench the Spirit.

Know who you are and your assignment.

You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness^.

⁶ Therefore let us not sleep, as others [do], but let us watch and be sober. …

⁸ But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and [as] a helmet the hope of salvation.

¹⁹ DO NOT QUENCH THE SPIRIT. (1Th 5:5-6, 8,19NKJV)

It is vital to know who you are—sons and daughters of light, made to shine brightly and reflect His glory. We are given instructions on how to act: be sober, which means to be calm, collected, and focused. The Word tells us how to “dress.” We are to wear the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. Think of a quarterback on a professional or college team. Today, their helmets are wired with a direct line to the coach, allowing them to hear the coach’s instructions. This is similar to the helmet of salvation—it helps us hear the leading, guiding voice of our Father. It also protects us from the distractions and taunts of the world. When we act as we should, dress as we should, and listen as we should to the Holy Spirit, our focus will remain on Him. In return, we will not douse the voice He is speaking into our lives.

I encourage you not to quench the Spirit. He has so much for you. He is everywhere and desires to lead and guide you in everything.

 

by Tammy Phillips
March 31,2025

Recently, my husband and I spent a relaxing evening on our deck. We experienced a cool, crisp spring night where we enjoyed God’s majestic creation. The air was refreshingly sharp and invigorating. The wind whispered gently through the trees, rustling the leaves in a soothing dance. The sky was dotted with countless sparkling stars that shimmered like diamonds against the dark canvas. The birds brightly sang their praises, providing the most melodic backdrop. Peace enveloped us.

It was in the stillness of the night when I heard Holy Spirit breathe out and ever so softly proclaim “I AM EVERYWHERE all the time! You cannot escape My loving presence. Sadly, it is you that tunes Me out. It is you that allows the noisy cares of the world to turn up the volume and speak lies into your life over My truth. If you ALWAYS BELIEVE that I AM who I say I AM, and you ARE who I say you are, you could live life unshaken in perfect peace.”

WOAH! What a word to hear from the LORD as I owas heading to bed

The LORD has given us the WORD in Jesus. He has also given us His written word, the logos. He has gifted us the rhema word, spoken directly to our heart through His still, quiet voice via Holy Spirit, or by others delivering His word, by songs or by experiences. He uses everything in all His creation to love on us and speak into our lives. The question is, “are we tuned in to His voice? Are we listening?” He is always around, but are we? Are we “the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.” (Mar 4:18-19 NKJV). Remember…

He is everywhere!

You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. ³ You comprehend my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. ⁴ For [there is] not a word on my tongue, [But] behold, O LORD, You know it altogether … ⁷ Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or WHERE CAN I FLEE FROM YOUR PRESENCE? ⁸ If I ascend into heaven, You [are] there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You [are there]. (Psa 139:2-4, 7-8 NKJV)

He is near.

The LORD [is] near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. (Psa 145:18 NKJV)

He is always with us.  

I am with you always, [even] to the end of the age. Amen. (Mat 28:20 NKJV)

His name is Emmanuel, God with us.

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (Mat 1:23 NKJV)

He is behind us and  before us.

You have hedged me behind and before and laid Your hand upon me. (Psa 139:5 NKJV)

He holds us up.

Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me. (Psa 139:10 NKJV)

He is beside us.

And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper (called to one’s side), that He may abide with you forever— (Jhn 14:16 NKJV)

He is in us.

Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit [who is] IN YOU, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. (1Co 6:19-20 NKJV)

I have been crucified with Christ; it is NO LONGER I WHO LIVE, BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME; and the [life] which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (Gal 2:20 NKJV)

He never leaves us.

Be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So, we may boldly say: “The LORD [is] my helper (by my side) ; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Heb 13:5-6 NKJV)

He is the air that we breathe.

…He gives to all life, breathe, and all things. … ²⁸ “for in Him we live and move and have our being…(Act 17:25, 28 NKJV)

He is not into separation.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [Shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?³⁸ For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come^,39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 8:3539 NKJV)

God is love. When we accept His love, declare Jesus as our Savior AND Lord, meaning we accept His saving work on the cross AND we read, listen, and do His word. We come into relationship with Him. We are His sons and daughters. And…He is everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, never leaving us. It is only when we QUENCH the Spirit that He seems farther away. It is not because He moved. It is because we have changed the Spirit channel and tuned Him out. We have turned.

I enCOURAGE you not to quench Holy Spirit (1Th 5:19). Do not turn down nor tune out the voice of the Lord in your life. Do not extinguish the fire that is the Holy Spirit. God is there. He is everywhere, all the time. He is with you through life and death; sickness and health; hurt and pain; joy and sadness. His heart is fixed on YOU! Keep your HEART-FIXED on Him.

 

by Tammy Phillips
March 26, 2025

For YOU, LORD, ARE GOOD, and READY TO FORGIVE, AND ABUNDANT IN MERCY to all those who call upon You. (Psalm 86:5, NKJV emphasis mine)

It is our choice! It is our choice! Hear me, it is our choice! We can sit in guilt and shame or rise and walk in the life that Jesus has called us to.

We will either LIVE UP, listening to what Loving Lord says about us or LIVE DOWN heeding, hearing, and paying attention to the nagging enemy of our very souls.

Jesus gave us a master class in living and defeating the enemy when he was probably at his weakest physically in the dessert. He stood and fought the enemy with the word of God. What desert are you attempting to traverse? Do you have your tool bag full of the word of God? with you? Hear me! God is bigger than any blunder or misstep we have ever made or taken. He forgives over and over and over again. He is always ready to forgive if we just ask. He is always ready to help us get back up on track and align to His will for our lives. His will is that we would prosper in all things, be in health, just as our soul prospers, and for us to walk in truth. (3Jo 1:2, 4)

I enCOURAGE YOU to LIVE UP! Fill your arsenal with the word of God. Get to know WHO YOUR DADDY is. Pit or palace, it is your choice. The King, our Father, wants us to LIVE UP like we KNOW who we are in Him. Turn your face to Him. He is waiting on your call.

by Tammy Phillips
March 17, 2025

“Do not worry about your life.” -Jesus ( Luke 12:22)

Slow read the note from Jesus above. Repeat it out loud. Marinate on it.

One of my besties attacks worry like this, “Stop. Praise. Pray.” Fact, one cannot praise and worry at the same time. We all have much going on in our lives. It is life for goodness sakes. Sometimes the battle is a little more intense than at other times for sure. God NEVER, EVER, EVER meant for us to worry. Worry is fear of something that will probably never happen. The Bible also tells us SO many times DO NOT FEAR. AND, if the things you are worrying about do happen, the Lord will walk you through it to the other side, IF you TRUST HIM. You are still living. STOP! Think about ALL the things He has brought you through already!

Worry and fear are tools of the enemy to take our complete focus off of trusting in God. Hello!?! He is God. If we trust Him as Savior and Lord, guess what? His job was and is to SAVE US. This is not just for eternity but here and now, too.

I enCOURAGE you to stop it. Refocus on who your Heavenly Dad is, His power, authority, wisdom, and resources. HE HAS GOT YOU! He has your spouse. He has your house. He has your grands and your kids. He even has your plastic lids, IF YOU TRUST HIM. Get your heart fixed and be heart fixed. Brothers and Sisters, I can CONFIDENTLY SAY in Him everything is going to be alright.

“Breathe in Jesus! Breathe out Satan!”

by Tammy Phillips
March 12, 2025

I enCOURAGE you daughters and sons of all powerful, all mighty, most creative, innovative, and loving Architect of the universe to slow read who YOU are in HIM. Marinate over His love words to you. SELAH. Pause and just think about it. Read these confessions out loud to yourself because faith comes from hearing, and by hearing the word of God (Rom 10:17).

I am God’s child (John. 1:12).

I am greatly and intensely loved by God (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4; Colossians 3:12).

I am born again through the living and enduring word of God (1 Peter 1:23).

I have been given all things pertaining to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called me…(2Pe 1:3).

I am daily loaded with benefits from the God of our salvation! Selah. (Psa 68:19).

I am chosen and peculiar, called out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).

I am His jewel, a very special treasure, a peculiar possession because I fear the LORD with awe-filled reverence  (Mal 3:16-17).

I AM COMPLETE IN HIM (Colossians 2:10).

I am healed and whole in Jesus (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24).

I am called Christ’s friend (John. 15:15).

I am established in righteousness (Isa 54:13).

I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly paces in Christ (Ephesians 1:4).

I am chosen in Him before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:5).

I am accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6).

I am  redeemed, forgiven, and completely pardoned  from all my sin, according to the riches of His grace (Eph 1: 7).

I am alive with Christ and saved by grace (Ephesians 2:5).

I am raised up and sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Eph 2: 6).

I am God’s masterpiece, a unique piece of art, created anew in Christ Jesus (Eph 2:10).

I am strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man ( Eph 3:16).

I am rooted and grounded in love (Eph 3:17).

I am loved with a love that passes all understanding (Eph 3:19).

I have a Father who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask or think, according to the power that works in me (Eph 3:20).

I have the full armor of God available for battle, defeat and to quench every fiery dart of the enemy (Eph 6:10-17).

I am a citizen of heaven (Phl 3:20).

I have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phl 4:7).

I can do anything and everything through Christ who strengthens me (Phl 4:13).

I have a Supplier named Jehovah Jireh who supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Gen 22;14;Phl 4:19).

I am strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy… (Col 1:11)

I am rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith (Col 2:7).

I am hidden with Christ in God. (Col. 3:3).

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me (Gal 2:20).

I am the salt and light of the earth (Matt. 5:13-14).

I am a branch off the true vine  (Jn. 15:5).

I am chosen and appointed to bear fruit (Jn. 15:16).

I am justified by faith and have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 5:1).

I reign in life through Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).

I am alive to God through Christ Jesus (Rom 6:11).

I am free from condemnation because I walk in the Spirit (Rom. 8:1-2).

I am a joint heir with Christ (Romans 8:17).

I am certain all things work together for good to those who love God (Rom. 8:28).

I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves us (Rom 8:37).

I cannot be separated from the love of God. (Rom 8:38-39).

I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17).

My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit; I belong to Him (1 Cor. 3:16; 6:19).

I am a member of Christ’s Body (1 Cor. 12:27).

I am victorious through our Lord Jesus Christ (1Co 15:57).

I am a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).

I am an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20).

I am the righteousness of God in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21).

I am God’s co-worker (2 Cor. 6:1).

I have been given authority and power over the enemy in this world (Luke 10:17-19).

I am of God and an overcomer because He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world. (1Jo 4:4)

I am an overcomer by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony (Revelation 12:11).

I have the mind of Christ  (1 Cor 2:16).

I am kept in perfect peace when my mind stays on God because I trust Him (Isa 26:3).

I have a spirit of power and of love and of a sound mind and self-control (2Ti 1:7).

I do not have to be fearful, nor dismayed. God is my God. He is with me. I am strengthened, helped, and upheld by His righteous right hand (Isa 41:10 NKJV).

And with my God, my Daddio-O, nothing will be impossible! (Luke 1:37)

To quote my dear sister in Christ, Gina Suiter, who inadvertently helped birth this… “Believe it! Proclaim it! Live like it!” Live like you KNOW every word God says about you is true!

By Tammy Phillips
March 5, 2025

For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD. ³⁰ They rejected my advice and PAID NO ATTENTION when I corrected them. ³¹ Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes. ³² For simpletons turn away from me–to death. FOOLS ARE DESTROYED BY THEIR OWN COMPLACENCY. ³³ BUT all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” (Pro 1:29-33 NL-bold for emphasis from me)

One month ago, I was alone in my car, driving down a familiar, traveled road to a funeral. Hearing a word from God was not what I was expecting, but I heard Him say, out of nowhere, “DO NOT BE COMPLACENT!” I have heard Him say it many times since. The word has been like a nipping dog going after my feet. It will not go away. I have been studying and inquiring of the Lord exactly what He was saying.

I understand He was/is saying about anything and everything.

• Do not to be unconcerned; BE FERVENT.
• Do not to be at ease; be on guard. PAY ATTENTION. BE WATCHING.
• Do not to be careless; BE VIGILANT.
• Do not to be nonchalant; BE PASSIONATE.
• Do not to be apathetic; BE ZEALOUS AND ACT.
• Do not to be too comfortable; BE AWAKE.
• Do not to be self-righteous; BE RIGHTEOUS IN CHRIST.
• Do not be unaware of dangers nor deficiencies. BE AWARE.
• Do not be set on autopilot; BE SOBER.
• Do not be zonked out; ARISE.
• Do not to be uncritically satisfied with yourself.  STRETCH  AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF.
• Do not be half-hearted; BE HEART FIXED AND FOCUSED.

In the middle of the journey learning about complacency, Holy Spirit dropped this verse into my spirit:

“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.(Phil 4:11 NKJV)

I heard Him say, “Do not be complacent, but be content where your are.” What is the difference?

Complacency is an unhealthy, self-satisfied, stagnant place to be.  It is a stubborn stillness that lies and says, “status quo is ay okay,” when God is calling to action. Complacency hates knowledge and chooses not to fear the LORD. It rejects my advice and PAYS NO ATTENTION.  The complacent live their own way and turn away from God.  Contentment is being ay ok where God has you, but still stretching and moving forward. Being content is resting in sweet peace and being in a healthy state of satisfaction. The truly content seek and fear the Lord. The content listens to the wisdom and instruction of the Lord, all the while paying attention.

Complacency is passive and sees no need to change, while contentment knows change is necessary. It is an active, flourishing place to be. Isaiah said this, “Tremble, you [women] who are at ease; Be troubled, you complacent ones; Strip yourselves, make yourselves bare, And gird [sackcloth] on [your] waists.” [Isa 32:11 NKJV]

The Tammy Go God Version of this verse might read like this: “Alright, Ms. Complacent! Shake! Rattle and roll. Get naked before Me and buckle up, Buttercup. Put on your big girl panties and Let’s go! “

I enCOURAGE you to be content where you are, but do not be complacent. It is a dangerous way to be about life, health, marriage, finances, prayer, relationships with God and others …anything and everything.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” (Pro 3:5-8 NKJV)

by Tammy Phillips

January 23, 2025

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus…” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT)

“I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works…15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was being formed in secret, And intricately and skillfully formed [as if embroidered with many colors] in the depths of the earth.” (Psalms 139:14-15 AMP)

As a Christian, I am positive you have heard Ephesians 2:10 and Psalm 139:14-15 before. You are God’s masterpiece, intricately and skillfully formed [as if embroidered with many colors]. Like me, you probably need to be reminded of that fact.

Recently, a dear sister, reminded me. She sent me the most beautiful star ornament to remind me that “every time the Lord looks upon us, He sees his artwork that He created.”

“So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:27). And, “God saw everything that He had made, and behold, it was VERY GOOD” (Genesis 1:31). “Good” is the Hebrew word tob, meaning, fair, beautiful, pleasant, distinguished, excellent, valuable, rich in estimation, giving pleasure and happiness. Sounds like the definition of masterpiece to me.

In the art world a master is described as someone who is recognized for their skill and mastery, who is recognized as an expert, who has created work that is considered to be of the highest quality, who has created something new or different and who has perfected their craft and creates something from that state of perfection! God is our Master and we ARE his masterpieces, everyone ever created!

A masterpiece is not something you can describe with words, but you feel. It warms your heart and your soul. You just know when you see it that you have seen the mark of the master. I saw God’s handiwork in my boys! They were the most beautiful works of art that I had ever seen! However, the Master only gets better with time. I stand in awe of Him when I see His perfect work in my grand-babies, often brings me to tears.

Tammie Lowe, my sister, her gift reminded me of how God sees us and how very valuable we are to Him! We wrongly view our imperfections, the scars left by sin and wrong choices as who we are. BUT GOD…He sees us as His masterpiece and we should, too!

The most expensive painting ever sold is Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci, which sold for $450.3 million in 2017. If it went to auction today, its valuation is $559.7 million. Hello! That is over a half a billion dollars for one painting!

You ARE worth more than that to God! You ARE worth more than that to God! You ARE worth more than that to God!

He paid a higher price for you. He paid with blood, the priceless blood, of His only son, Jesus!

I enCOURAGE you to embrace your worth. You are important to our Creator and Master. He embroidered you with many colors into the most beautiful work of art. You, I, and the rest of creation are priceless in His eyes! Be heart-fixed on your worth in Him!