Sweet Significance

Last night I had the privilege of giving a devotion to a ladies group at their church. The theme for the night was "Sweet Significance" which goes along with their Confection Connection name. It was a great time for ladies to enjoy coffee, sweets, games, and just fellowship with one another. I thought I would blog a short recap of my talk last night...
I did an acrostic for "WORTH" since significance might have taken all night!

W-Wonderfully Made-Gen. 1:27 and Psalm 139:13-16
Can we honestly say with King David "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Or do we tend to find the parts on our bodies that we don't like? God made us in His image and we're arguing with Him when we start complaining about how He made us. God has a purpose for each one of us that only we can fulfill! Don't let the media make you feel less of a person. You have worth and you are significant!

O-Overcome by His Love-Zephaniah 3:17 and Romans 8:37-39
God loves us unconditionally! Nothing can seperate us from His love! As humans we tend to show conditional love to one another. Maybe you had a rough childhood, suffered from abuse, having a tough time with your husband....all of these things can make us feel worthless or insignificant but you can overcome by His love!!!


R-Renew Your Mind-Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8
What are we putting into our minds???? (through tv shows, movies, conversations, books, magazines,etc)
How often are we putting God's Word in???
Stay focused on Christ and in His Word. Get in it daily!!! When our eyes begin to look around and compare, our worth begins to dwindle. But when we stay gazed upon Christ we know we have worth!

T-Thankful Heart-Colossians 3:15-17
The opposite of thankfulness is bitterness. God has given each of us a role in life. The media and today's society tend to emphasize success and significance with the roles we play. No matter what we are called to do (from a celebrity to cleaning a dirty diaper for a baby) we should ask God "How can I glorify you today in my given role?" Do you have a thankful heart? Can you see the significance in your daily role? God has called you to something-step up to the plate and make the best of it for His glory!

H-Hold onto His Promises-2 Corinthians 1:20
Jesus came and lived out a faithful ministry, He never sinned, He died for us, and He is coming back for us! This is not our home so we should not put all our worth or significance into this earth. God loves us so much He is preparing a place for us. We are getting new bodies and that is what I call significant!

I had to think of a candy to pass out for each lady to go along with the theme. Here is what came to mind...
Werther's Original
You were worth the price! You are an original-God's masterpiece.

Only in Him can we find our worth and significance!

***To my bloggin' buddies Robyn and Heidi D.--you do an awesome job organizing this event for the women of your church each month. It was such a blessing for me to see God using you and the gifts He has given you! Love ya!