The Love You Deserve: How to Value Yourself in DatingSample

Day 1: Know Your Worth and Practice Self-Love

Do you know how precious you are in God’s eyes? He created you with such care, love, and intention. Every part of you — your personality, talents, and even quirks — was formed by the hands of a loving Creator. That fact alone speaks volumes about your worth. Yet, it’s easy to forget this when the world, or even relationships, try to tell you that your value is tied to someone else’s approval.

Your worth doesn't come from someone liking your social media posts, texting you back, or wanting to date you. It doesn’t come from how attractive, smart, or successful you feel in comparison to others. Your value doesn’t waver with someone’s opinion of you. It is rooted in Christ and His unchanging love for you.

Knowing your God-given worth is essential, especially in dating. When you understand the truth of who you are, you begin to see yourself through God’s eyes. You are fearfully and wonderfully made — not by accident or mistake, but with unique purpose. Understanding this truth allows you to stop searching for validation in others and instead rest in the assurance that you are deeply loved and cherished by God.

Self-love, rooted in this knowledge of your worth, isn’t about vanity or selfishness. It’s about learning how to steward the life God has given you. Taking care of yourself — your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health — is how you honor the Creator who made you. Investing in your passions, spending time in prayer, and nurturing your personal growth aren’t selfish acts. They equip you to walk confidently in God’s purpose for your life.

When you value yourself in the way God values you, it changes how you allow others to treat you. You naturally set higher standards for your relationships because you understand that you’re worth far more than empty words or half-hearted effort. You’ll no longer feel tempted to settle for someone who diminishes your light. Instead, you’ll seek a partner who reflects Christ’s love, honors your worth, and values the person God created you to be.

Today, take time to praise God for the way He made you. Ask Him to help you see yourself as He does: loved, treasured, and full of purpose. Reflect on how you can invest in your growth and care for yourself in meaningful ways. The more you practice self-love rooted in God’s truth, the stronger your foundation becomes as you step into relationships. You deserve love, but it starts with knowing and loving yourself the way God loves you.