God's Approval: The Only Validation You Need

 

*_God’s Approval: The Only Validation You Need_*

In a world where people often seek validation through the approval of others, it's crucial to remember that our self-worth is not based on the wants, desires, or approval of others. True worth is found in understanding who we are in Christ and embracing the identity He has given us.

The Bible teaches that our value comes from God and not from human opinion. In Psalm 139:13-14, David writes, *"For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well."* This passage highlights that our worth is intrinsic, rooted in the fact that we are wonderfully made by God Himself.

Ephesians 2:10 further reinforces this by stating, *"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."* Being God's workmanship means that our value is derived from being created by Him for a purpose, not from the fleeting approval of others.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 1:10, *"For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ."* This verse challenges us to focus on pleasing God rather than people. Our primary aim should be to live in a way that honors God, recognizing that His approval is what truly matters.

Moreover, our worth is affirmed by the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 tells us, *"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."* This incredible act of love shows that our value is immense in God's eyes, independent of any human approval or desire.

The Apostle Peter also emphasizes our special status before God in 1 Peter 2:9, *"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."* As God’s chosen people, our worth and identity are defined by our relationship with Him, not by societal standards or opinions.

Finally, 1 John 3:1 encapsulates the depth of our worth: *"Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him."* Being called children of God is the highest affirmation of our worth, grounded in the unchanging love of our Heavenly Father.

Our self-worth is rooted in our Creator, who has fearfully and wonderfully made us, who has called us His workmanship, and who has demonstrated His love through Christ's sacrifice. Embrace your God-given worth, and let your identity be firmly established in His love and purpose for your life.