June 21, 2009
By: Julie Clinton

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14a

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? God’s daughter?

Self-hate, rejection, and an inability to accept oneself as special and unique prevents us from becoming what God has planned for our lives. Do you feel like a failure? Are you too hard on yourself?

We all need grace. None of us are perfect. But, we are made in the image of a great God. It’s time to treat yourself better. The Bible says to treat others as you treat yourself…but it starts by treating yourself well! Do something today to remind yourself that you really are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Here’s a test. The next time you tell yourself that you’re no good, a failure, unlovable—all lies from the devil—ask yourself this one question. “Would I judge a good friend in this way?” If the answer is “no”, you are not being fair to yourself.

Jesus described God’s loving concern for you, explaining that “the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” He added that because God cares even for small birds—“not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will”—imagine how much more He cares for you (Matthew 10:29-31).

He loves you! Yes—you.

Prayer
Dear Lord. Banish negative thinking from my life. Let me see myself through Your eyes: holy, forgiven, wonderfully made in your image. Enfold me with your love so that I am truly beautiful to myself and others. Amen.
  • Bible Readings for the Week Ahead:
  • Monday: 1 John 3:22
  • Tuesday: 2 Corinthians 5:21
  • Wednesday: Philippians 1:21
  • Thursday: 2 Corinthians 5:17
  • Friday: Ephesians 3:20-21
  • Saturday: 2 Corinthians 9:8
  • Sunday: Psalm 68:19