Worth vs. Value

WORTH vs VALUE

I am worthy.

I am valuable.

These two words are often used interchangeably but should they? Do they hold the same meaning? What does it really mean to be worthy? What does it really mean to be valuable?

I can say that one of my struggles is accepting the truth that I am worthy. It’s like I know I am but part of me often tends to question it. On one hand I am convinced that I am a person of value and not to even brag but every place I go, my goal is always to add value and that’s exactly what I do. Now does this mean that the moment I’m no longer adding value to someone or to a place then I’m no longer worthy? This is the dialogue I was having in my head when I decided to write this blog. I don’t believe our worth should be brought into question simply because our value is in question. I may not bring something of value to the table but that doesn’t reduce my worth. 

I have come to realize that worth speaks to who you are and on the other hand value speaks to what you do. When you claim that someone is worthy, you are claiming that their being is what captivates you. When you claim that someone is valuable, you are claiming that their deeds are what captivate you. Worth can’t be added to nor subtracted from. On the contrary, value can be added to by others or by the individual, hence why people read books, listen to podcasts, take different courses, this is so they can increase their own personal value. 

The truth that we must all come to accept is that some people in this life will find you worthy while some people will only find you to be valuable. This means that there are people whom you will encounter that are enthralled by your being, all that you are without having to add anything or take away anything from yourself and others will only be after what you can offer to them and ultimately what you can bring to the table. I am reminded time and time again that Christ found me worthy before I could even do anything in His name which goes to show that our worth isn’t dependent on the things we do or don’t do. Our worth is tied to Christ, the minute we come to that realization, the more secure we are in our worth.

You can always add to your value and you should. After all, people can’t pay you for what you’re worth. Jesus paid for that and His price was final, needing no additional payment whatsoever. So it’s time to stop convincing people of your worth. Worth is only meant to be recognized and acknowledged and often only a few people will and that’s totally fine. You are priceless as it is. You can’t be bought.

People can only reward you to the extent they value you and even then they might still shortchange you. 

Worth is eternal. Worth is constant. Worth is never changing. 

Value is substantial. Value grows overtime. Value is ever increasing.

Anytime I’m learning or investing in myself in whatever capacity, I’m not necessarily increasing my worth but rather I’m increasing my value. I am worthy with or without. I don’t have to perform to be found worthy. The unfortunate reality is that the world has managed to attach people’s worth to their level of performance and productivity. Today is the day you and I acknowledge we are worthy, in spite of what the world may say. 

Are you convinced of your worth? Or Are you substituting your worth for value? 

You are worthy, however you determine how valuable you are to the rest of the world by the daily investment you make in yourself.