-November 29, 2023-
Good morning beloved, happy Wednesday,
“The rich and the poor have this in common, the Lord is the Maker of them all.”
(Proverbs 22:2).
Each human being is created and designed by God. We are all unique, no two people are alike; everyone has a unique DNA. We differ in our skin color, hair color, eye color, height, weight, size of the ears and nose, and other physical characteristics. All of us have different talents, traits, abilities, and skills just as God gave them to us.
As believers God has made us just how He wants us to be. Paul recognized this when he wrote in 1 Corinthians 15:10, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” We have an expression that rings true, “Be happy in your own skin.”
My mentor and Bible teacher, Bill MacDonald, wrote, “One of the self-inflicted agonies of life is trying to be someone you were never intended to be. Everyone is a unique creation of God. As someone said, ‘When He made us, He threw away the pattern.’ He never intended for us to change it.”
Yes, we should be ourselves and not try to be someone else. It is good, however to follow the godly examples around us, while still maintaining our own personality. This is what the body of Christ is all about. Preachers, singers, teachers, and others have their own style, mannerisms, and ways of presenting their messages or lessons.
Since God made us the way we are, we should be content, happy, and thankful. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to improve, lose weight, or get in shape and stay in shape, or eat healthy. God wants us to use what He has given us to serve Him and to be a blessing to others. Spiritual growth in the Christian life is extremely important.
Have a blessed day being yourself, sharing your thoughts and experiences with others, and using your gifts, skills, talents, and abilities to help and encourage others. Stay safe and healthy.
Let me remind, you are one of a kind,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 