Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you. Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.
Psalms 119:37‭-‬40 NLT

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
—1 Corinthians 15:58

You don’t have to try to hide your scars, be embarrassed by what you’ve been through. You can be at peace with your scars. Those scars are your testimony. Those scars are your story. As long as you’re in faith, all the forces of darkness cannot stop you.

“ Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever ”
(Hebrews 13:8 NLT)

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
—Philippians 4:23

Don’t let what once was a miracle become ordinary. Don’t lose the awe of what God has done. Every chance you get, remember what God has done in your life. Talk about his greatness, not bragging on you, but bragging on God. Your job is not to change people’s minds; your job is to run your race. Don’t get your value from people; get your value from God.

This morning I pray for all those who have been through some unfortunate setbacks and have a few noticeable wrinkles from their life. Father God, help them see that their value hasn't changed in your eyes. Help them remember that their life matters and they are important to you. Our faults, mistakes, and wrong-doings don’t drive God away; they draw him closer. He’s offering the living water of eternal life, and all we have to do is say yes and receive it freely.

“Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.”

Proverbs 19:20 NLT

But— When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
Titus 3:4‭-‬7 NLT

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. —2 Chronicles 7:14

You are not what people call you. You are what you answer to. Answer to victorious, answer to more than a conqueror, answer to fearfully and wonderfully made. When we are aware of God’s beauty in the world around us, and when we take time to enjoy simple pleasures that brighten our day, we experience a joy and delight that feeds our soul. We add value to our day and enrich our life.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
I Corinthians 15:58 NKJV

I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
—Psalm 121:1-2

Life has put some names on you and told you what you’re not and what you can’t do. Change your name. You are blessed, prosperous, confident, healthy, free, well able and victorious. Rest in who God made you to be. Run your race; focus on your goals and keep the right motives. If you’ll do this, I believe and declare, you’re going to live freer; you’re going to see God’s favor in greater ways.

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:1 KJV