I sent out a message titled "Your words matter" a few days ago, pointing to the unexpected impact that the words you say have on our daily lives as Christians. The message here is similar, except instead of focusing solely on what we say, I'd like to let someone know that their entire existence is worth something in the eyes of the Lord. In Isaiah 42:1, God says "Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations." When God is referring to a "chosen one", He isn't referring to just one particular person; He's actually referring to anyone who is willing to unite with Christ (Ephesians 1:11). God chose us, especially you personally, to do one thing: serve as a light to this generation by guiding others to Christ. In John 15:16, Jesus encourages us to "go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name". Here's a short video if you need more encouragement:

"Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who is working in you, enabling you both to desire and to work out His good purpose." Philippians 2:12b-13 Salvation is not an event; it is a process. Salvation is God's gift, for there is nothing we can do to save ourselves (Eph. 2:8-9). Yet with salvation comes the responsibility to work out our salvation. Once we have been saved, we must claim all that has become ours. Through salvation, God gave you victory over sin. That victory applies not only to past sins but also to every sin you will ever commit. When you become a Christian, God made you a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17). God wants to continually build new things into your life as you walk with Him. God gave you His joy when He saved you, and He wants to fill you with His joy daily. When your fist repented of your sin, you relinquished your right to your life. God continues to ask you to yield your own will to Him and to follow His leading rather than setting your own direction for your life. When you were converted, God made everything available to you; how you implement what He has given you is your choice (2 Pet. 1:3-9). This is the great paradox of the Christian life. We are to work diligently on our faith, yet always with the awareness that only God can bring about lasting change in our life. As we see God at work in us, we are motivated to work even more diligently. God will not force His changes upon us; neither can we bring about lasting change in our lives apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. When you sense God developing an area of your life, join Him in His activity so that His salvation will be demonstrated fully in you. "Experiencing God day by day devotional" By Henry and Richard Blackaby

In 2 Samuel 22:3 it say's, "my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence." God is our refuge in times of trouble. He is the one who protects and strengthen us. If you are feeling abandon by God, if you think that your too far gone and that you can't win the battle against your flesh remember that God is there for you and that He is your refuge in times of hardship and that He will fight for you and won't ever leave you alone.