You Matter
“On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.” - 1 Corinthians 12:22
One of my favorite musicals/movies of all time is Wicked. I won’t put a whole plot synopsis and recap here, but I want to focus on the character of Elphaba. Growing up, she is cast aside and lives in the shadow of her younger sister, Nessarose. She feels unloved, unwanted, and like a burden. Elphaba is constantly fighting for attention, affection, recognition, and to feel loved.
How many times have we been in a similar spot to her? Wanting to feel validated, appreciated, seen, heard, valued, and reminded that we matter. Wanting to feel loved without having to compare our lives to everyone around us.
It’s easy to fall into that comparison trap, but remember this today: Comparison is the thief of joy. There aren’t 10 versions of you out there roaming the earth, not even two. There is only one you, fashioned for this time and this life we have been given. The beauty is that you were created with purpose, with love, and with intention by a Creator who knitted you together intimately. His love for you never wavers and never changes. His love is steadfast, eternal, and will always be with you.
In 1 Corinthians 12:22, Paul reminds us that the parts of the body that seem weaker are indispensable. Just because you feel overlooked, less important, or like you don’t measure up to someone else doesn’t mean you don’t matter. You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room, receive the most recognition, or have someone else’s gifts to make a difference.
Elphaba’s story reminds us that our perception of ourselves doesn’t always reflect our significance. Don’t let comparison convince you that you’re less than someone else, and don’t let feeling unwanted make you forget that you are deeply loved by the Creator who made you.
You don’t have to try to be someone else to have a meaningful place in God’s story. Stop measuring your worth against someone else’s, embrace who God created you to be, and remember that you are loved, you are valued, and you matter. You may not see how all the pieces of your story fit together yet, but trust the Author who is still writing it.
