Today’s devotional for men is on Understanding Your Worth in Christ. Men have become victims of several measurements which are not consistent with how God sees them and this devotional message is an eye-opener to your true worth as a man.

Scripture Focus: Ephesians 2:10

Have you ever felt like you don’t measure up? Like no matter how hard you try, it’s never good enough? Maybe it’s at work, at home, or just in your own head. You feel like you’re not strong enough, smart enough, or successful enough. I get it.

As men, we carry a lot. The pressure to provide, to lead, to be everything for everyone—it’s heavy. But here’s the truth: your worth isn’t based on what you do. Your worth is in Christ.

In Ephesians 2:10, it says we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. That means you are made by God, and He doesn’t make mistakes. You’re not just some random guy trying to figure life out. You are God’s creation, crafted with purpose.

Your value comes from Him, not from what the world says about you. Not from your job title, your bank account, or even your mistakes. You are worth so much because Jesus gave His life for you. That’s how much He loves you.

One of the hardest things for us as men is accepting that we’re enough. We want to earn everything, but God’s love isn’t something you earn. It’s a gift.

Romans 5:8 says that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Think about that. Jesus didn’t wait for you to clean up your act before He saw your worth. He saw it even when you were at your lowest. He sees it now, no matter what you’ve been through or what you’re facing.

When you understand your worth in Christ, it changes how you see yourself. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone. You don’t have to carry the weight of trying to be perfect. God already knows you’re not perfect, and He loves you anyway. That love gives you strength. It gives you confidence. When you know who you are in Christ, you can stand tall, even when life tries to knock you down.

Understanding your worth also changes how you live. When you know you’re valuable, you start to treat yourself and others differently. You stop beating yourself up over every little mistake. You start respecting yourself more. You start loving others the way God loves you. That means showing kindness, patience, and forgiveness, even when it’s hard. You live with purpose because you know God made you for a reason.

So, if you’ve been doubting your worth, stop. Look to Jesus. Remind yourself of what He did for you and who He says you are. You are a child of God. You are loved. You are chosen. And nothing—nothing—can change that.

Prayer:

God, thank You for reminding me of my worth. Sometimes I forget how much I matter to You. Help me to see myself the way You see me. Teach me to live with confidence, knowing that my value comes from You and not from the things around me. Thank You for loving me, even when I feel unworthy. Show me how to walk in Your purpose for my life. Amen.