How blessed is the woman who develops gratitude for the precious gift of her body! How blessed is the woman who learns to walk in sufficiency through Christ! The hope of eventual perfection when combined with gratitude for where one is currently at... fills the soul with peace.
In my own life, I have learned to identify feelings of inadequacy, dissatisfaction, and ingratitude as the fruits of the adversary. When I look in the mirror and feel critical and negative thoughts overcome me... I recognize this to be one of Satan's easiest "ins" with me. Would the Father, who crafted my body in His own image ever want me to feel that way? Is that ever pleasing to God? The answer comes into my mind with resounding force and love, "NO!"
I invite you to spend some time in prayer and introspection considering ways you can walk in greater harmony with God's perspective of your body. This new year will be filled with billions of tiny decision points. The commitment to walk in gratitude and sufficiency will require constant dedication and re-dedication. Please recognize that you will likely not perfect these godly attributes all at once. You will undoubtedly fall short from time to time, but it is my promise that these stumbles are as much a part of God's plan for you as your moments of success! Constantly seek the grace of Jesus Christ in this effort! As you do so, He will strengthen you and fill you with the peace that can only come as one rejoices in the gifts that have been given, chief among which is the body!!!
"For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift?
Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift."
Carey - I LOVE that scripture! Our bodies are a gift. Thank you for helping us remember how precious they are - regardless of all our perceived inadequacies.
ReplyDeleteWise words, Carey! Thank you for your inspiration!
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