We Matter

by Pastor Debra Bronkema, June 17, 2026| connect.faith, Everyday Spirituality: The Blog

June 17, 2026

We Matter

Matthew 10:29 – 31

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Creator God.

And even the hairs of your head are all counted.

So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.

We Matter

If you’ve ever been in a big crowd – think a Graduation ceremony – or outside Madison Square Garden this past week when the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship – if you’ve ever been in that size crowd, it can be overwhelming. All those people, speaking all those languages, each with their own story, their own problems, and their own joys. We are one among many. That can be its own joy, as we recognize we are not alone. And yet – sometimes it can be overwhelming, making us feel as though our individual lives aren’t important.

Jesus says to that question – “even the hairs of your head are all counted.” We matter. We matter to God. What we do, how we live, the health of our body and spirit and soul matter to God. I’m not saying God causes everything that happens to us, I’m saying God knows who we are, and walks with us through it all. We can choose to pay attention to the Spirit of God flowing through us, and the word of God helping us find ways to go forward in good times and in difficult times. We can choose the comfort that comes from knowing we are not alone, even when it might feel like we are.

We matter – we matter to God – and that good news can sustain us through whatever each day brings.

Reflection Questions:

1) How do you respond to the idea that we matter to God?

2) What helps you experience a sense of connection with God?

3) What does it mean to you to think about everyone you know as mattering to God?

Prayer:

Dear God, As we walk in the world trusting in you, help us to find our way forward dwelling in your love and peace, comfort and joy. In Jesus Name, Amen