For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10
An artist, that is truly what God is. He painted the lavender sunsets, he hand built the highest mountain, he carefully designed you. Remember that the same God who created the world, the seas, and the land stepped back and decided the world needed a YOU. One of my favorite verses, Plsam 139: 14, says "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made your works are wonderful and I know that full well." We look in the mirror just about every day and for most of us, our heads fill with tough criticism as we tear apart every aspect of our look. Every blemish, every curve, and every mark was can designed by HIM. When I look in the mirror I try to see all the "imperfections" as a sense of individuality. God chose for me to look this way, and I should be thankful. He truly thinks we are to die for, and He views us as beautiful.
Today I want you to think of a time when you painted a picture. How did you choose the colors, the brush, the paper, and the paint? Was it easy? Did it take time? Have you ever drawn the same thing twice? Were they exactly the same or were they unique? When God designed us he was faced with the same decisions. What color what brush? God has a vision of what you would be. He put an immense thought in every line and ever brushstroke. We are hand crafted and so unique, none of us are entirely the same. The beauty of us is really the beauty if His art. We are made by the most skilled, most careful, and by far the best artist. We are God's masterpieces, the world's greatest works of art.
His craft is not just seemed on the outside. His art goes deep. He handcrafts your heart, your mind, your personality. He handcrafts YOU. Regardless or what feel or what you see, you are beautiful. Next time you see yourself in the mirror, say to yourself, "I AM a work of art. I AM beautiful. I AM HIS masterpiece." Always remember you are unfinished. God is still adding come color here and there. He is still writing your description, He is still writing your book, and illustrating every page. Remember you are art, you are great art, you are unfinished art.
Prayer:
Hey God it's me. I pray today because I am thankful. I am thankful You made me the way I am, I am beautiful, I am Your work of art. I pray that you help me remember this, I pray that You help us ALL remember this. Thank you for the time and thought you put into ME. I am your unfinished masterpiece. In Jesus' names, Amen.
