For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Romans 12:3-5, The New International Version

You are unique, hand-crafted by the Lord. You are endowed with purpose and filled with the Holy Spirit. You fit perfectly in the family of God, just like your fingers fit perfectly on your hand.

Take in that last paragraph. Read it again. This is the plain, simple, and profound truth revealed in these verses. We easily forget how amazing we are and how amazing our life is with God and others.

When the bible says, "For just as each of us has one body with many parts, and these parts do not all have the same function..." it is reminding us that we are unique and have no one to compare with. If this is true, why do we spend time worrying about the opinions of others instead of celebrating the glory of God in our uniqueness? Whenever we compare, we degrade ourselves and forget God's handiwork.

This short exhortation is a challenge to be transformed in our thinking in a new way about ourselves. Don't allow any lie to return that keeps you from understanding the wonderful, graceful, gifted, and purposeful child of God you were made to be.

Here are our action plans today:

Read and meditate upon Ephesians 2:10
”For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Take every thought captive today that challenges your uniqueness and pricelessness.
Let's pray for the marriages in our church and community. Take time to strengthen yours if you married by praying together for a greater depth of love and understanding.

Have a great day!

Love, Pastor Stuart