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A Sense Of Value Is Needed

This is what the LORD says - he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
Isaiah 44:2

Adam had a relationship with God before he had one with Eve. Why? Because nobody but God can tell you who you are and what you are worth! Until you know that, you will not know whether you are in love or in need. You will keep looking for somebody to love you so much that you will finally start feeling good about yourself. The trouble is, when you find that person you will cling to them like a vine. You will agree with all their opinions and have none of your own. You will try to meet their every need and make yourself indispensable and you will feel threatened if they can do anything without you. When they enjoy somebody else's company you will panic and say, 'All I need is you, how come you do not feel the same way?' No human relationship can sustain such a load.

Adam learned to relate to Eve only after he had learned to relate to God. It is in God's presence, free from the demands of others, that you begin to look at yourself in the right mirror. It is there you prepare the gift to be given. But something has changed, now you know how much the gift is worth, and you will give it only to someone who places the same value on it. God has always wanted the best for you; He is just waiting for you to come into agreement with Him. Listen: 'I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born.'

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to remember to always go to my creator – manufacturer first in seeing my value and fixing my problems. No one else knows me better than you. In Jesus name, Amen