Five Sparrows for Two Pennies

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"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." --Jesus, Luke 12:6 & 7.

What am I worth? Who decides? In the U.S., we recently retired a president who once boldly announced "I'm the decider!"

How do I decide my own worth, my own value? Do I rely on those around me? Do I look to books, the media, my cultural or personal history? Do I recount my accomplishments or my achievements? Do I reflect on my progress in life from my earlier days to the present? Do I consider how closely I've lived up to my family's hopes and dreams? Do I look at the size of my personal or professional network?

My real worth comes from the truth that I am created, loved, and remembered by God. The five sparrows sold for a few coins are not forgotten by God; neither am I. God remembers and considers me with love, concern, compassion, and commitment to me, my growth, my eternal purpose. I will do well to remember that God remembers me.

Yes, I will listen to and consider and often accept feedback from others. I am going to pay attention to what is happening around me. But when I consider my worth as a person, as a human being, I will remember I am eternal being. I will live somewhere forever. I am loved and remembered by God.

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