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Last night I went out for a little while with the girls. I found myself ministering, along with Tricia to a woman who just broke up a longterm relationship with a man who professed to love her, yet would not commit to a relationship. As I was speaking words to her about her worth as a woman, the Holy Spirit kept nudging me...just gentle proddings...what's your worth, Penelope? I kept ignoring the still small voice...and continued ministering to this woman. However, He just would not quit and I found myself getting kind of rattled! When I got home, He just would not let me be. Louder and louder I kept hearing.....what's YOUR worth, Penelope? This is my creator, He KNOWS what I'm worth, so why is He asking me? Ok I get it.......He wants to know what I think my worth is. Why does this question bother me so? Seriously, it has me fidgeting and feeling very uncomfortable. I don't know that I'm ready to confront this. This morning it just hasn't gone away... What is your worth, Penelope? What is your worth as a woman? Then He asks me.... Are you only worth a half measure? Do you think this is all you can expect? What is your worth, Penelope? I guess, if I'm honest with myself, this is all I think I have been worth. I have settled for the half measure. Not quite what God thinks I am worth, but obviously all I think I am worth. I'm struggling this morning....I have to look in my mirror. No, not the one in the wall...the other mirror...the one where I see deep down inside...the place God looks at constantly...I pray I'm ready for this...I'm kind of scared. The writing is on the wall.....what is your worth, Penelope? Crikey Penelope Captive of Hope 
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 10/3/2008 3:10 pm |
My dear sis a heart felt post. I think we all could ask ourselves that question. I never use to think that I was worthy of God and his blessing (silly hey) but he has shown me over the last few months that he sees me as his daughter and that we are ALL his beautiful princesses. Like any father he wants to give us the best. One day Pen we will look in that mirror and be able to say our truth worth. Its easy to tell other people but not ourselves. Blessings to ya. Love ya sis  "Be of good courage, And he shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord" Psalm 31:24
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10/3/2008 3:50 pm |
Your post brought tears to my eyes Penelope - I don't feel quite worthy either - yet His Word say I am fearfully and wonderfuly made - His Word says I am the Apple of His Eye - His Word says I am a jewel and His treasure - His Word says I was made in His image. So do I believe His Word or what that smally sneaky voice says that tells me I am nothing - that I not loved - that I have no value in the Kingdom - that I am not worthy - that I am less than ... - that I am too old - too fat - too stupid! But you know - these days I choose the things that God says about me in His Word - whether I feel it every day or not. Death and life are in the power of my tongue (Prov 18:21) and I choose to speak LIFE - because I can and it's my choice and because it's His truth about me!! Blessings Penelope!! How can we NOT praise Him - Marilyn
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10/3/2008 3:51 pm |
Hey my dear friend, yes have been very fleeting lately, have allowed things to distract but back on track yet again LOL but promise to visit more gotten back into blogging mode again. Love ya "Be of good courage, And he shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord" Psalm 31:24
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10/3/2008 4:17 pm |
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. Your value as your beauty, is in the eye of the beholder? Who is beholding you? As to and or for worth, would a person sacrifice their life for what they believed worthless? Are you worth committing to? He said He would never leave you nor forsake you. Another thought? Priceless. . . Without Absolute Truth, there are only lies disguised as truth, if you know not the Absolute Truth and it is NOT within you, you will embrace a relative truth that fits your eternity, that is now presently before you. Saying I am sorry is WORTHLESS without real repentance. True or FALSE ? Without a personal and intimate relationship with God, how can you ever realize the true identity and person of God? Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know ? Yes ? ? .
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 10/3/2008 4:28 pm |
What a beautiful post, Pene. I know this much, I was unworthy yet he loved me, and bought me with a price of crimson. It is only in HIM and by HIS love and sacrifice that I am worthy. God Bless you so very much.  Love, RhondaFrom one bride to another, God keep you, bless you, increase you, Rhonda 
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10/3/2008 4:38 pm |
Beautiful post, dearest Pen. I ask myself what is my worth?....far above rubies or anything else. He died to save me. He shed His precious blood for me. He has 10,000 angels available to protect me lest I dash my foot against a stone...Oh...and what is waiting for me? As sweet Pete said.....I'm priceless and so dearest Pen, you are too!! I love you beautiful sister in Christ who brings me so much laughter, who has such wonderful spunk and humor, who has encouragement to give, and thoughts to think about. You are a wonderful sister, a child of THE King. Blessings to you, Pen. I also love your chocolates 
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10/3/2008 5:42 pm |
Such a touching post Pen because it speaks to all of us. We all need to realize how worthy we are in our Savior's eyes. Pen, we are HIS BRIDES! Would he choose us if we were not worthy? If only we could see the love in HIM that HE HAS FOR US! We would never question our worth again. Love you sweet sister!  Bloom Where You are Planted
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10/3/2008 6:02 pm |
Look into the eyes of Jesus and see the love reflected there, especially for you...that is where you will see your true worth; worthy of love from the One who loves you perfectly, utterly, absolutely. His opinion of you is the only one that matters because it is the only one that is unflawed. He knows you completely, loves you completely. He is no fool if he should choose to lose the things he cannot keep to gain what he can never lose.....Jim Elliott Deena 
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10/3/2008 6:11 pm |
My dear friend, The Lord's question is no mystery to me. You already know the answer to it. Your worth was worth Him going to the cross for. It is our fragile human side that sees all our faults and shortcomings and sins and doubts our worth. Now humanly speaking, the influence and effect you have on others speaks highly of your worth-including this "other"-me.  Let your gentleness be evident to all. Philippians 4:5
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10/3/2008 6:23 pm |
Hmmmm, amazing how that is such a difficult to come to terms with, isn't it. And is it only because of Him that we are: Accepted, Secure and Significant. I love the list that Neil Anderson has...have you seen it? I am accepted... John 1 : 12 I am God's child. John 15 : 15 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ. Romans 5 : 1 I have been justified. 1 Corinthians 6 : 17 I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit. 1 Corinthians 6 : 19-20 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 1 Corinthians 12 : 27 I am a member of Christ's body. Ephesians 1 : 3-8 I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. Colossians 1 : 13-14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. Colossians 2 : 9-10 I am complete in Christ. Hebrews 4 : 14-16 I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. I am secure... Romans 8 : 1-2 I am free from condemnation. Romans 8 : 28 I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances. Romans 8 : 31-39 I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God. 2 Corinthians 1 : 21-22 I have been established, anointed and sealed by God. Colossians 3 : 1-4 I am hidden with Christ in God. Philippians 1 : 6 I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me. Philippians 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven. 2 Timothy 1 : 7 I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. 1 John 5 : 18 I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. I am significant... John 15 : 5 I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life. John 15 : 16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. 1 Corinthians 3 : 16 I am God's temple. 2 Corinthians 5 : 17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God. Ephesians 2 : 6 I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. Ephesians 2 : 10 I am God's workmanship. Ephesians 3: 12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence. Philippians 4 : 13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. "The more you reaffirm who you are in Christ, the more your behavior will begin to reflect your true identity!" (From Victory Over the Darkness , by Dr. Neil Anderson) Copyright © 2006 Freedom in Christ All Rights Reserved
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10/3/2008 6:38 pm |
[-O< Dear God! Hold my sweet sister Pen! Wrap her in your truth. Embrace her until she feels Your love, until she feels that the value that You have created uniquely in her. Let her know what a blessing she has been to us... how You have worked through her to touch so many of us here. God, we love her and value her, but not near as much as You. Please fill her with worth and value as she seeks answers. Let her see the beautiful butterfly she is as she struggles to come out of this cocoon she has built around herself. She is a glorious creation. I pray this, as others who are reading along pray for her, humbly in Your name! Amen!!! I love you Pen, don't make me send you back to my 'Frogs' blog!! Just keep repeating, "I am not a frog. I am not a frog... " With Love and Laughs  from the Lahli a.k.a.Lorilei 
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10/3/2008 6:51 pm |
What's my worth?...Hmmm...I have to get back to you on this,Pen...
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10/3/2008 11:46 pm |
How much are you worth Pen? well ... "She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her." (must admit this isn't my original, I borrowed it from an infallable source ..) Regards
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10/4/2008 2:08 am |
What a lovely post Pen, It`s one of my struggles.I don`t feel i`m good enough to deserve all The Lord has for me.I could never love Him the way He loves me.I don`t know if i`d be strong enough to face the down side of life without falling back down the spirral.I pray it comes with time. Peace be with you, Wendy   Show me the way Sweet JESUS.Lead and i Will follow.
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10/4/2008 1:31 pm |
It's cryin' time again...Thank you so much for writing and sharing this with us Pen. You say what so many feel, but are afraid to verbalize, including me. Brave Ms Warrior... I love you my friend, Barb 
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thank you for this 
