What abilities do you have to celebrate?

"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." Psalm 139:14 (ESV)

In ancient times and even in some cultures today, many of the individuals in Rising Phoenix would have been left to die on the side of the road. Due to their disabilities, they would have been considered to have no value to add to society. Thankfully they all were given a chance to prove that they have something to offer the world.

One element of the teachings of Jesus that reflected the words of Psalm 139 shows that God values each and every one of us.

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." Matthew 10:29-31 (ESV)

Jesus says that God cares about his creation, but more importantly, he cares about each person on earth. Each man and woman has value even though he knows every sparrow and where it falls, yet mankind's value exceeds the sparrows. To the point that God cares so much about humanity that he knows the numbers of each of our hairs. All the while providing a means to spend eternity with him through his Son.

This all means that regardless of your life experience or situation, you are valued by God.