First Baptist Church, Selma
As a person who has experienced adoption, I know the feelings of inadequacy and questions of self-worth. However, I want to introduce you to the Worth Giver. Here is my story.
I am a living testimony of the grace and mercy of God. I could have been another statistic in the line of abortions.
Nevertheless I can claim a victory today because of the goodness of God. I was adopted in 1972 after being left at a hospital in Michigan. God’s hand has been clear with regard to His unfailing love and grace. Having been adopted into a Christian home, I was able to experience God in a fresh way. I went to church, heard the messages and sang the songs of salvation and grace. I was able to hear the life-changing message of hope for me.
Being a person who had baggage regarding my self-worth, I was able to hear the words of Christ clearly as I contemplated my situation. “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). I heard that God loves me. He loves me so much that He sent His only Son to die for me. I knew that I was special because of my experience in adoption. I never knew, however, I was so special that Someone would die for me.
I began to ask the questions regarding God and His love for me after a Vacation Bible School week. I heard that there was a reason for Jesus dying for me. The reason Jesus had to die for me was that I was a sinner and I needed help. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23).
I knew I was in trouble, but I was reminded that I was special enough for Jesus to die for me. By repenting of my sins and asking the Lord Jesus to forgive me of my sins, I was able to claim the victory of salvation.
My self-worth skyrocketed with jubilation and with humility.
To think that I was left alone at one time in my life and to know that One came to give me worth, I praise God for the experience of knowing Jesus Christ.
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