Through God's Eyes

We live in a world that tells us exactly how we should look.

What we should wear.

Who we should be.

We are bombarded with images of athletes and supermodels and celebrities and TV personalities.

Our world is full of negativity and harsh criticisms.

When we're constantly told how to look, dress, act, sit, stand, and walk, our self esteem can take a big hit.

Society pushes us in one direction; God is pulling us in another.

Our world often leads us to feel worthless and inadequate and vulnerable.

But take hope in this: God does not see you that way. Not even close.

"I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels." - Isaiah 61:10

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9

When your self-esteem is faltering, remember just how much you're worth. You have been bought with a price - not with silver that tarnishes or gold that looses it's gleam but with the precious blood of Christ, the pure and perfect lamb. He has dressed you up in His righteousness and love.

You may feel worthless, but God begs to differ. You may feel unloveable, but God loves you so much that He gave up His son. For you.

Meditate on that. Soak that in.

Allow God's love to change the way you see yourself. Start looking in the mirror through God's eyes.

Have a good weekend BCSMers!