We are "A King's Kid!"

A King’s Kid (article from briomag.com)

As a demonstration of His great love for us, God sent His own Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. How special and valuable we are in the eyes of the Creator! You’d think that this assurance would cause a person to feel confident, wouldn’t you? But all too often, that’s not the case. Millions of people suffer from feelings of worthlessness and insignificance. This low opinion of oneself can paralyze a person and keep her from accomplishing her potential. The result? Insecurity, discontentment, and in extreme cases, clinical depression.
What God Says If God commands us to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” then that must mean He expects us to hold ourselves in high regard. Obviously, this doesn’t mean with pride or conceit, but rather with a great deal of respect. In other words, if you have a good self-concept, you’ll be able to quit focusing on yourself — Do I look OK? Do people like me? — and focus on others.
Do you have a positive self-image? If you don’t, you’re not alone.
Millions of people, and probably the majority of kids at your school (or homeschool group), are in the same boat. It’s a shame, because nobody is born with an inferior mind- set. Young children don’t fret about who’s smarter or prettier.
One of the most destructive contributors to a low self- esteem is the tendency to compare our weaknesses with the strengths of others.

We form damaging conclusions by measuring our worth against someone else.
That’s what spurs these thoughts:
• I’m not pretty enough.
• I lack intelligence.
• I’m uncoordinated.
• I’m a failure.

What to Do? How can we overcome feelings of self-doubt? First, stop comparing yourself to other people! Learn to accept how God made you; then make the most of your own attributes.
Second, get a deep sense of the presence of God in your life. It’s hard to stay focused on yourself when you’re filling your mind with spiritual things. You can do this by praying, reading your Bible and getting involved in some type of ministry. Giving to and caring for others is wonderful medicine! This is the best way to get beyond fear and a sense of failure.
Third, recognize yourself as a “King’s kid” — a child of our Father in heaven. If God considers you valuable enough to call you His own daughter, then you must be pretty special indeed.

So remember that God is our Father and He will bless you when you are blessing others. So get out there and be yourself. Use your "gift" that God has chosen for you and have fun!

Until next time,

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