Thursday, July 15, 2010

Individuality as Intended

I once made matching dresses for my girls when they were toddlers. Although they are sixteen months apart in age I often dressed them alike. How sweet they looked, but even so they were completely different girls. We try to do the same as women. We have the tendency to compare or want to be similar. However, God created each of us not as clones, but as a piece of who He is. We each are a reflection of Him just as a child is a small reflection of its parent. Our gifts and talents though they may be few or many, are a talent our almighty God possesses; we've inherited that trait from Him. So if you experience a feeling of insecurity, or inadequacy be reminded that you are unique, unlike any other creation of God's. Know that He admires you like a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece of vintage pottery. We may be a little warn on the edges, but in His eyes we are so beautiful and UNIQUE!

Be encouraged today by Psalm 64:8, "And yet, LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We are all formed by your hand."