Introduction

Everyone faces the same three questions:  How did I get here? Why am I here?  What happens when i die?.  How we answer these three questions shapes our perception of our worth.   Once we understand God’s grand plan, you can see that all three of these questions tie together and reveal that you are very valuable to God. Lets explore.   

In the Beginning: You Were Designed for Glory

In the beginning, God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit—the eternal Trinity—created the heavens and the earth in perfect unity and love. Then, as the pinnacle of creation, They made mankind in Their image and likeness (Genesis 1:26–27). Humanity was not an afterthought; we were crafted with purpose—to reflect God’s nature and partner with Him in creation.

God gave Adam and Eve dominion over the earth (Genesis 1:28), inviting them into a sacred partnership to steward creation through love and wisdom. Adam naming the animals (Genesis 2:19–20) wasn’t a small task—it was a demonstration of divine collaboration, a picture of heaven and earth working in harmony.

God placed them in a perfect garden, overflowing with His presence and provision. They were free to enjoy everything, guided only by one boundary: “Do not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil” (Genesis 2:17). This wasn’t control—it was covenant love, a test of trust. God gave them the freedom to choose love over rebellion, relationship over pride.

The Fall: The Image Corrupted

But Adam and Eve chose to rebel. Tempted by the serpent, they stepped out from under God’s truth and believed a lie—that they could define good and evil apart from Him. In that single act, sin entered the world, and humanity’s nature became self-centered and self-reliant instead of God-centered and love-driven.

They became immediately self-conscious—naked, ashamed, and afraid—and self-defensive, shifting blame even onto God (Genesis 3:7–13). The perfect image of God in them was marred; their hearts, once vessels of divine love, became corrupted by pride and fear.

This fallen nature was passed on to all humanity. From then on, every human being has been born with the same inner conflict—a heart bent toward self instead of surrender. We were designed to flow with God’s life and love, but sin severed that connection.

The Problem of Sin: Separation from Love and Life

God’s will is perfect. His laws are not restrictions—they are instructions for life. When we live outside of His will, we step out of alignment with the order of creation, and the result is always death. As Scripture says:

“The wages of sin is death…” (Romans 6:23)

Sin is not just breaking rules—it’s breaking relationship with the Source of love and life. Cut off from that source, we begin to decay spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

God is a just Judge, and justice demands that sin’s penalty be paid. Yet He is also perfect love, unwilling that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). The solution required both justice and mercy—and both met perfectly in Jesus Christ, who is Truth and Love embodied.

The Solution: Love Paid the Price, Truth Sets Us Free

Jesus came to earth as the Word made flesh (John 1:14), the full expression of God’s truth and love.
He declared, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6). In Him, truth and love are not separate—they are one. Truth without love condemns; love without truth deceives. But in Jesus, truth is loving and love is truthful.

His love is seen in His willingness to lay down His life for us:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)

And His truth reveals the depth of our worth—that we are so valuable to God that He was willing to send His Son to suffer and die to restore what was lost through Adam. The cross is the ultimate declaration of our value in God’s eyes.

Isaiah 53:5 tells us:

“He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.”

On the cross, Jesus bore the full weight of sin, satisfying justice and demonstrating unimaginable love. His death destroyed the barrier between God and man. The truth of who we are—God’s beloved image-bearers—was restored through His sacrifice.

Restoration: Removing the Damage of the Fall

To be restored to our original created value, we must allow God to remove the damage sin caused.
Jesus doesn’t just forgive sin—He transforms the sinner. To live the life God intended, we must cut off the fallen nature inherited from Adam, shed the baggage of guilt, pride, and fear, and be reborn into the image of Christ.

Jesus called us to this radical transformation:

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23)

Paul explains it clearly:

“Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by deceitful desires… be made new in the attitude of your minds; and put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:22–24)

This is not about striving—it’s about surrendering and becoming. When we yield our will to Jesus, the Holy Spirit begins to heal what sin has broken. Our hearts are softened, our minds renewed, and our lives redirected. We are reunited with the Father, walking once again in the love and authority He designed us to carry.

Your Value: Measured by the Price Paid For You

We measure value by the price something costs. God measured your worth by the price He paid—the blood of His Son.

1 Peter 1:18–19 says:

“You were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ.”

You are not defined by your past mistakes or the lies of this fallen world. You are defined by the cross—the place where Love bled and Truth spoke, declaring your eternal worth.

You are valuable because the Creator Himself said so. You are the treasure He was willing to die to reclaim.

The Transformation: Christ Formed in You

Salvation is not the end of your story; it’s the beginning of your restoration. When you accept Jesus’ finished work, His Spirit moves into your heart, begins renewing your mind, and restores the image of God within you.

You are born again (John 3:3), raised from death to life, and invited into daily transformation. Christ begins to form within you (Galatians 4:19), teaching you to walk in truth and love—just as He did. You become a reflection of heaven on earth, a living testimony of grace.

This is what it means to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14)—a restored image-bearer through whom God’s presence shines.

You Are God’s Manifestation on Earth

You were not created to merely survive—you were created to reveal God to everyone around you.
Every time you choose humility over pride, compassion over bitterness, truth over lies, you manifest His nature. You become His living image again.

That opportunity is so precious to God that Jesus came and died to make it possible.
When shame says you’re broken, remember: His love made you whole.
When doubt whispers you’re worthless, remember: Truth Himself hung on a cross to prove your worth.
When fear says you’re alone, remember: The Spirit of Love and Truth lives inside you.

You are valuable—because God has chosen to dwell in you.

Where to Learn More

Books:

• Mere Christianity — C.S. Lewis
• The Normal Christian Life — Watchman Nee
• Destined to Reign — Joseph Prince
• The Purpose Driven Life — Rick Warren

Teachers & Messages:

• Dan Mohler — Identity and Transformation in Christ (YouTube)
• Frank Turek — CrossExamined (YouTube)
• Dr. Tony Evans — The Urban Alternative (YouTube)
• Robert Morris — Gateway Church (YouTube)
• Andrew Wommack — Grace and Faith Teachings (YouTube)
• Bill Johnson — Bethel Church (YouTube)

Example Declarations:

• “I am created in God’s image and restored by His grace.”
• “Jesus, the Truth, reveals my worth; His love redeems my life.”
• “The old nature is gone; I am a new creation in Christ.”
• “I walk in truth and love, reflecting the heart of my Father.”
• “Christ in me is the hope of glory—I am His reflection on earth.”