Worth Far More Than Rubies Workbook

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A WORKBOOK DESIGNED TO HELP YOUÂ REEVALUATE...YOU DESIGNED AND CREATED BY DARNICA GORDON

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You Are Worth It

What is worth?

Webster’s dictionary defines worth as, equivalent in value to the sum or item specified.

The value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration, the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated. So when the scripture reads, “Proverbs 31:10 she is worth far more than rubies.”

That means that God sees you as something very special. The value of the most expensive ruby is $375,802.00. Could you even imagine having that amount of money? God says we are worth FAR MORE than that!

WE ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE! In today’s society, it’s all about big butts, big lips, flat stomachs, 18” hair, and so on and so forth. No one has standards or morals anymore. What happened to waiting until marriage to have sex? No, I won’t front or fake like I didn’t lose my virginity at 14 but that wasn’t all I lost. Thinking over your life, what does “worth” mean to you?

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Not Feeling Worthy?

Sometimes due to society, friends, or even family, we can sometimes feel unworthy.

But God has created us fearfully and wonderfully.

God’s Word says, Psalm 139:14 (KJV) I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

(NLT) 14Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.

(NIV) 14I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

What are some of the reasons you feel unworthy?

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You can also meditate on this scripture: Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

What do you feel when you read this scripture? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Do you feel you would be able to apply this scripture to your everyday living? Yes or No? Why? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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Even though I didn’t feel worthless, I didn’t feel worthy either. The things I allowed people to do to me proved that I didn't know my worth. It's important for us as females to know that we are royalty; heiress to the thorn in the kingdom of God. God created us specifically, so focus on His word when people are spitting their negative comments or conniving lies.

What are some things you’ve allowed people to do that proves you don’t know your worth? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

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Accountability Once you identify what they are you are now able to stop them from happening. It may be difficult because you are used to these things being done to you as well as, the person is used to doing them to you. So, when you implement change, you may get a lot of backlash. But know that God is there with you and pray for women that you can confide in and that will keep you accountable.

Accountable: required to explain actions or decisions to someone: required to be responsible for something Will you make an effort to be accountable? Will you work on setting boundaries?

List the names of people you will ask to hold you accountable: •______________________________________________ •______________________________________________ •______________________________________________ •______________________________________________ •______________________________________________

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New Boundaries

Now list the new boundaries you are setting: • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________ Know that you are worth more than being disrespected, lied to, cheated on, used, beat on, you get my point…I hope. God created every little crevice in our bodies and cares about every hair on our head. It’s time that we walk in whose child we are!

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PHOTO COURTESY SHAI WILKINS

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30 "Worthy" Scriptures to Read Daily Day 1 Psalm 145:3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

Day 2 Psalm 18:3 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.

Day 3 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

Day 4 Luke 21:19 Stand firm, and you will win life.

Day 5 Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— Day 6 John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Day 7 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see .

Day 8 Mark 11:22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered.

Day 9 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight.

Day 10 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Day 11 James 1:3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Day 12 1 Corinthians 2:5 so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.

Day 13 Galatians 3:26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, Day 14 1 John 4:9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

Day 15 Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Day 16 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Day 17 1 Corinthians 13:5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Day 18 1 Corinthians 13:6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

Day 19 1 Corinthians 13:7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Day 20 1 Corinthians 16:14 Do everything in love.

Day 21 Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

Day 22 Proverbs 31:11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

Day 23 Proverbs 31:12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

Day 24 Proverbs 31:17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

Day 25 Proverbs 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

Day 26 Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Day 27 Proverbs 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Day 28 Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Day 29 Proverbs 31:29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.�

Day 30 Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.