Someone recently wrote to me: “Have you ever felt alone, unwanted, and worthless? Used and discarded? Ever felt like a failure, defeated, and a huge embarrassment? If so, what kept you going?” I replied: Your self-worth shouldn’t be determined by how you feel, but by the facts of your identity. Said the lion, “No matter the economy of the jungle, I can NEVER eat grass. It’s not pride, it’s just who I am.” Know who you are. A $100 note may be trampled on, dirty, soiled, crumpled, or slightly torn. But it’s still worth $100. YOU’RE precious and priceless. For, YOU were created in God’s image and Christ gave His life for YOU (Genesis 1:26; 1 Corinthians 6:20). To keep going, move from feelings to facts: “By the grace of God I am what I am and His grace toward me was not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:10).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 