The child who lives under the shining face of a mother and father has no problem of self-worth. But when the faces of the parents turn away and withdraw, they become troubled. God does not withdraw his affection and approval from us; indeed, as Paul reminded us when he declared that nothing is able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom. 8:38–39), therein lies the true and sure basis of self-worth.
