--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Father, we know ourselves to be precious…" description: "\"“Father, we know ourselves to be precious and honored in your sight, and greatly loved, because you gave Jesus in exchange for us. Though Jesus was ric..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a2/scotty-smith-1447_become-rich_father-we-know-ourselves-to-be-precious_1592276.jpg" --- # Father, we know ourselves to be precious and honored in… ![“Father, we know ourselves to be precious and honored in your sight, and greatly loved, because you gave Jesus in exchange for us. Though Jesus was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9). We praise you for the one and only truly…” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a2/scotty-smith-1447_become-rich_father-we-know-ourselves-to-be-precious_1592276.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a2/scotty-smith-1447_become-rich_father-we-know-ourselves-to-be-precious_1592276.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a2/scotty-smith-1447_become-rich_father-we-know-ourselves-to-be-precious_1592276.jpg) > ““Father, we know ourselves to be precious and honored in your sight, and greatly loved, because you gave Jesus in exchange for us. Though Jesus was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9). We praise you for the one and only truly indescribable gift (2 Cor. 9:15)! And since you didn’t spare your own Son, we can trust you graciously to give us everything else we need (Rom. 8:32), for every season and storm ahead. We don’t have to be afraid of anything or anyone. You are with us and you are for us. Continue to write bigger and better stories of reconciliation and restoration than we ourselves would ever choose to pen. We pray to the glory of the true Peacemaker, Jesus. Amen.”” [Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scotty-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage emphasizes that God's greatest gift is Jesus' self‑sacrifice, which enables believers to trust God for all needs and face life's challenges without fear. **In simple terms:** God gave Jesus so we can trust Him for everything. Key Takeaway Trust God’s provision and live fearlessly. Themes faith gratitude trust reconciliation Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual prayerful When to use this quote - prayer - personal hardship - community service - conflict resolution Key Concepts sacrifice divine provision spiritual security Questions to Reflect On - How does trusting God change your response to fear? - What does “bigger and better stories of reconciliation” mean to you? 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