You Matter Because…

There are 7.4 billion people in our world; people of different colors, personalities, thoughts, and faiths. Not one person is exactly like another. Now, within this large variety of beautiful people in our world, what sets you apart?

Amongst everyone else, you matter because…

1. You are wonderfully made… you’re exactly who you are meant to be.    

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well." - Psalm 139:1

2. You have greatness within you… you're filled with unique talents, a splendid spirit, and unmatched potential. 

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us." - Wilma Rudolph

3. You are a dealer in hope… in times of trials and tribulations, your hope is contagious and lights the way for others.

"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

4. You’re a dream chaser… you dream bravely and act on them boldly. 

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

5. You are a risk taker... life is filled with opportunities for you, not excuses. Every opportunity is worth the risk. 

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." - Goethe

6. You have a purpose and passion for life... with a crystal clear vision for your destination. 

“You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously.” - Steve Maraboli

 7. You are responsible... for your family, community and country.

"Some people strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are." - John W. Gardner 

8. You have a powerful mind… you dare to imagine the unfathomable and act on the impossible. 

"The human mind will not be confined to any limits." – Goethe

9. You have a forgiving heart… you purely human and care for the health of the heart, a true "servant leader".

"We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

10. You can make a profound difference... every step you take is significant. 

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi

11. You have a legacy to leave behind… the lives you touch will echo your name far after you're gone. 

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” - Shannon L. Alder

12. You matter to God... He knew you before you were born and loves you eternally.

"I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born." Isaiah 44:2

You matter because you have a great message, you have a mission and an amazing story to impact the world. You matter every moment of your life, and you will live until you die. YES, YOU MATTER!