Everyone wants to feel valuable and recognized. This deep desire is part of being human and goes beyond what anyone achieves in life. Sometimes, understanding why this feeling is so important can be complicated. It might come from a Creator who understands our desires.
In my own life, I’ve learned that my biggest challenges weren’t about money or physical struggles; they came from feeling unappreciated by those closest to me. Despite my hard work and efforts to grow spiritually, I still felt empty. I thought that if I tried hard enough, things would get better, but relationships didn’t follow that logic. It took time and growing faith to realize I needed to value myself without depending on others’ views.
Alfred Adler’s words helped me embrace being misunderstood or disliked. This taught me that true value comes from within, not from what others give us. Logic and faith can work together to help us accept ourselves and understand our worth better.
The Bible supports this idea. In Psalm 139:14, it says, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This means our worth comes from being created by God, not from outside validation. The call to “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31) encourages us to see the worth in others, creating a positive cycle of affirmation based on both spiritual and logical thinking.
Take the Good Samaritan story (Luke 10:25-37) as an example. This parable teaches us to look beyond social norms and appreciate everyone’s value. It makes us think: How often do we judge or overlook others because of our biases?
When we value others, we show this by actively listening, supporting them without criticism, and simply being there when they need help. Colossians 3:12 reminds us to act with compassion and kindness, aligning our actions with both logic and the love we see in Jesus.
Balancing logic and faith encourages us to rethink how we view the world. When we look through both lenses, we can build a reality filled with courage and humility. We are not just trying to grow individually but also looking to lift each other up as a community.
Whenever we feel undervalued again, we should remember our identity in Yeshua and the importance of loving others as we love ourselves. This creates a feeling in our hearts that is stronger than loneliness and more meaningful than temporary praise.
Approach this journey with confidence and humility. Remember that the value you hold and share embodies an ancient truth that reflects the transformative love we receive from our Messiah.
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