I Am of Infinite Worth (by Janice Kapp Perry)

All I need do is remember

If ever I wonder if I am of worth

I remember my Saviour what he did for me

When he lived among men on this earth

Pain and unspeakable sorrow

He bore for my sins there in Gethsemane

And he gave up his life as he hung on the cross

And he did it all for me

For I am of worth

Of infinite worth

My Saviour, Redeemer, loves me

Yes, I am of worth

Of infinite worth

I'll be all he wants me to be

I will praise him

I will serve him

I will grow in his love

And fulfill my divine destiny

Lovingly Jesus is watching

He knows I am worth all he suffered for me

So I will fulfill my own mission in life

Ever following him, faithfully

Line upon line I am striving

Not seeking the honor or praise of mankind

I will seek for the joy of celestial reward

Till all that God offers is mine

For I am of worth

Of infinite worth

My Saviour, Redeemer, loves me

Yes, I am of worth

Of infinite worth

I'll be all he wants me to be

I will praise him

I will serve him

I will grow in his love

And fulfill my divine destiny

I didn't like this song when I was younger. Actually, it's safe to assume that I thought I hated it. If you ask any of my sisters, they'll agree that most of the songs my mum taught us for church musical numbers are painful memories of seemingly endless practices, lots of tears and corrections that we didn't understand. Pa'u lua? I never knew what that meant. If someone would've told me, you're singing a little under the pitch, half a step lower; then I would've been able to correct my singing with much less pain. 

Surprise, surprise...

During Sacrament on Sunday I glanced down at my phone and saw my reflection. In my mind I heard myself singing this song. I looked at myself and heard, "All I need do is remember, if ever I wonder if I am of worth, I remember my Savior, what he did for me, when he came among men on this earth...And he did it all for me. For I am worth, of infinite worth, my Savior Redeemer loves me."

For the first time in my life I understood these words. I am of worth. Everyone is of worth to our Heavenly Father and to our Savior Redeemer. A few years ago a friend recommended Aspire by Kevin Hall. I love the words he used and I recommend this book to everyone! The particular word (and definition) I'm failing to remember has to do with inspiring others, probably aspire. Hall contends that when we put others down we are causing them to expire. When I read that, I envisioned a balloon deflating. Often we tear each other down with no thought or consideration to how our words and actions deflate those around us, causing their dreams and aspirations to expire. I don't want to be that kind of person. 

I have a terrible habit of blowing people off. I  forget to return a calls, texts and emails. If I'm rushing off to my next responsibility I will often race past people who I can tell would like to talk to me, or at least could benefit from a little acknowledgement, but I'm too occupied to bother. This neglect of others has burned unnecessary bridges. Anyway, on Sunday I decided to go out of my way to say "Hi" to people. It didn't take long and I actually enjoyed talking to them. I know I sound like an idiot, but really, I did :) Everyone is worth it. I wanna be like Christ - no respecter of persons, but a kind person to all. Well, that's the ultimate goal. I wasn't perfect on Sunday.

Designing Women.