God is the master artist; painter, sculptor, writer, musician and dancer. All that we create here on earth is inspired by and comes from him. God uses us as his paintbrush, his hands, his pencil, his guitar, his voice and his legs.
Most times when I think of God’s artistic creation I look in wonderment at the landscape; the colors in the sky over the ocean at dawn, the mountains at dusk, a deer grazing in the tall golden grass, fluffy inkblot cloud formations and glorious opulent rainbows. His artwork is around us at every minute of every day and I often take it for granted and miss its beauty, depth and complexity.
Of all of God’s handiwork, his pride, his joy, his masterpiece, is each one of us. He created each of us as a unique piece of art as individual, delicate and wonderful as a snowflake. He designed each of us perfectly by his creative expression, specifications and plans.
I don’t know about you, but when I look in the mirror I don’t see a masterpiece and I definitely don’t feel like one. Clearly, God sees us all differently than we see ourselves. I am certain that his definition of beauty is much different and deeper than our superficial view. God has the perfect lens and we need only learn to see ourselves and others as he does. Each of us is his masterpiece, beautiful to behold, inside and out. You can take his word for it!
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV) 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
Dear God,
Even though I don’t feel like your masterpiece, I want to be. As a work in progress, I ask that you keep chiseling away and mold me into the person you planned for me to be. Help me to not compare myself to others but only to you so that I may focus on pleasing you and perform your works, by the grace of your gifts and never ending love. Thank you for your patience and for not giving up on me.
Amen
Can a Renoir be any more beautiful than a Michelangelo or your firstgrader's portrait of the family? Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder! I loved the way you described the process of your writing this morning when you texted me, you said "He dictates and I write it"
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Thank you my dear friend Jilly!
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