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YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON!
- Ronald Bainbridge
- Jun 3
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 22
PERTH CHURCH OF CHRIST
Friend, in a world too often filled with bad news, the primary desire of the Perth church of Christ is to share “Good News!”
The Stories we share are about:
(Real People, Real Events, Real Places)
And are dedicated to HELPING
PEOPLE FIND SALVATION, PEACE and HOPE,
Through entering a personal Relationship
With Jesus Christ, who declared,
“In this world you will have trouble,
But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
(John 10:10; 14:1-6; 16:33; Acts 2:36-47)
These truths are a wonderful reality that we treasure and enjoy by trusting that they are true: (Acts 2:36-47; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
Perth church of Christ want you to know that:
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But we share a common belief that the truth of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus are just as RELEVANT today as they were
2000 years ago.
We also think that it's just as important to practice what we preach, and therefore we strive to put these teachings into practice in our daily lives. Whatever your background, whether you are a sceptic or curious to find out more about Christianity, come along and discover how Christianity can change your life. Or if you are already a believer, looking for a great church to be part of, we would love to meet with you too.
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Today’s Message of Encouragement from
Perth church of Christ
YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON!
Friend, Nathaniel Branden, in his book titled “The Psychology of Self-Esteem,” writes that our sense of self-worth depends on two factors.
Firstly, self-esteem involves a sense of self-confidence. For instance, if we can be successful at something, like running a marathon, earning a degree, becoming wealthy, or having our names in a prominent place, these signs tell us that we are winners.
Secondly, our self-esteem is tied up with our values and standards. We feel that we must measure up.
Branden says, “Every human being judges himself by some standard; and to the extent that we fail to satisfy that standard, our sense of personal worth, our self-respect, suffers accordingly.”
Each of us must ask ourselves some tough questions. Have I been the kind of mother or father I should have been? Have I lived up to the standards I have set for myself in business?
Some of us are more aware of those questions than others. Sometimes, if we sense that we do not measure up, we create problems for ourselves and others. Some people show their lack of self-esteem by hating those who are a threat to them. Others act in a neurotic attempt to do better.
They become perfectionists who are never satisfied with their work, parenting, or level of success in life. If they drive themselves harder, they feel they can win recognition.
In a popular fable, a carpenter named Geppetto creates a wooden puppet which he names Pinocchio. His creation comes to life with all the characteristics of a human little boy, except that he is made of wood. This causes all kinds of personality problems for Pinocchio.
His difficulty is in many ways related to ours. Because he is different from others, he has problems with self-esteem. Confused about his identity, he turns to the kindly Geppetto, the craftsman who created him. He says to Geppetto, “Poppa, if I’m alright with you, then I’m alright with me.”
Profoundly, Pinocchio speaks for all of us. Our attempt to build self-esteem may fail. The missing piece to the puzzle of achieving self-esteem is the realisation that we are God's creatures. We are created in His image – and regardless of race, nationality, appearance or talent, we have all been created in the image of God, who provides each of us with His unconditional love!
Friend, God genuinely desires fellowship with us because we are the crown of His creation. We do not have to conform to someone else’s idea of value; we are valuable because we are His.
I like the words of T. S. Eliot, who wrote:
“. . . There is something in us
In all of us, which isn’t just heredity,
But something unique! Something we have been
From eternity! Something that is straight from God!”
Friend, Jesus saw something special in everyone He met. And He sees something special in you and me! As the apostle Paul wrote,
“... God proves His love for us by the fact that while we were yet sinners Christ died for our sake” (Romans 5:8).
This is the ultimate proof that you and I are very special persons indeed!
You are VERYSpecial!
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"Go out today with the thought that
An inner light is shining out of you.
People will notice and comment,
“What an attractive personality!”
Norman Vincent Peale. – (1898—1993)
Friend, as you reflect on what we have shared with you today, we sincerely hope you have been convinced that you are actually a very special person. In fact, you’re a tremendous person, because you have been created in the image of God!
Of all the world’s wonders there is perhaps none greater than God’s creation of human life. From physical gifts like our opposable thumbs and the ability to walk upright, to our capacity for self-awareness, speech, creativity and rational thought, we are, to quote the psalmist, “Fearfully and wonderfully made!” Yet in the fabric of the human experience, one quality stands alone. We are each made in the image of God. But what does it mean to bear the image and likeness of our Creator?
Explore this mystery and its profound implications in this important video.
In the Image of God
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A God Who Loves Humans!
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Part of George Diek's Sunday Christian Breakfast show on
Great Southern FM 100.9 Albany every Sunday morning,
at 20 to seven. 6 to 9 am.
Friend, if you would like to know more about how Jesus can make a difference in your life, we would be pleased to hear from you!
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Until we share another message of encouragement with you, may our loving God lift you on eagle’s wings and provide you with His Peace, Wisdom, and Love--(Psalm 91:4; Isaiah 40:27-31)
In You I Found Me!
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