“When we value ourselves properly, we do not devalue others.”

A thought by Erwin Raphael McManus,(2003-09-04) from his book, Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul (Kindle Location 400). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition.

When we have too high an opinion of ourselves we can look down or disregard other people.

Everyone is here to take care of me of my needs of my wants and my desires.

The opposite is also true. If I don’t value myself then I am afraid of other people. I don’t even want to talk to them let alone give them any value. I feel that I don’t have anything to give.

But each one of us has the potential for great worth and great value. And it comes from adding value and worth to others. We are instruments of God to reach out and make a difference in other people’s lives, to show them they are special. We don’t do it to get it but we get it because we do it.

How do you see yourself? How do you see other people? Jesus said that we are to love others as we love ourselves. Jesus gave His life for us. He did that for you. So how does that make you feel? You are loved and that fact needs to help you to love yourself. You are special. You are loved so in turn you can help to make others feel special, others to feel loved and to be loved.

Remember, we don’t give value to get it but we get it because we give it.

So who are you going to add value to today?

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