You Matter–A Morning Reflection

This morning, I was reminded of a beautiful truth that we all need to hold onto—every life matters to God.

It doesn’t matter who you are.

It doesn’t matter the colour of your skin.

It doesn’t matter where you’re from—your postcode, passport, or past.

It doesn’t matter if you were born into wealth or raised in struggle.

It doesn’t matter what environment shaped your early days.

"You were planted with purpose, not by chance. Your life is heaven’s answer to the question of worth."

You matter to God.

You were intentionally created by Him, not by accident or mistake, but with divine purpose.

Isaiah 60 paints a picture of hope and identity. It says we are “plantings of the Lord, for the display of His splendour.”

That means your life—yes, your life—is a living testimony of God’s glory. You are a green shoot springing up from the very soil of heaven’s purpose, nurtured by the hand of the Most High.

So when life whispers lies—when rejection, comparison, or fear try to tell you that you don’t belong, that you’re not enough, or that you’ll never be more than your circumstances—remember this:

You were planted by God to shine.

You were planted to grow, to rise, to reflect His beauty in your own unique way.

You were planted to stand tall, even when the world tries to push you down.

You were planted to bloom in unlikely places—because God’s glory is not limited by your background, brokenness, or beginnings.

Don’t let your environment define your worth.

Don’t let people’s opinions decide your potential.

Don’t let your past limit your purpose.

Instead, rise in the truth that you are seen, chosen, and appointed by God.

You have something valuable to bring.

You are called to be a light.

You were planted for glory.

Reflection:

What lies have tried to convince you that you don’t matter? What truth will you choose today?

Prayer:

Father, thank You that You see me, love me, and have planted me with purpose. Help me to walk boldly in the truth that I am Yours, created to shine for Your glory. Uproot every seed of doubt and plant fresh confidence within me today. Amen.

Confidence Mantra: I am God’s planting, created to shine. I belong, I matter, and I will rise.

💡 Ready to Rise?

If this speaks to where you are, I want to remind you: you don’t have to figure it out alone. Through life coaching, we can explore your identity, your potential, and the path that leads you to rise into the person God created you to be.

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Best Wishes

Adebola