Our Daily Bread -- Image Conscious August 20, 2013 "But we all, - TopicsExpress



          

Our Daily Bread -- Image Conscious August 20, 2013 "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." —2 Corinthians 3:18 When going through old family photos, my cousins and I joke about which physical characteristics we’ve inherited. We notice primarily the negative ones: short legs, crooked teeth, unruly cowlicks. All of us can easily identify in our ancestors our own least favorite body part. In addition to physical attributes, we also inherited character traits—some good, some not so good. But we don’t always pay as much attention to those. According to my unscientific observations, people try all kinds of methods to overcome physical imperfections—exercise routines, weight-loss programs, makeup, hair coloring, cosmetic surgery. But instead of trying to overcome our character flaws, we tend to use them as an excuse for behaving badly. I suppose this is because changing our looks is easier than changing our character. But imagine how much better off we’d be if we put our energy into character development. However, God’s children, those who have trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior by His sacrifice, are not limited by our genetic makeup. We can surrender our flaws to Him and allow Him to fulfill the potential He had in mind when He created us in Christ as unique expressions of His love. As we surrender our flaws to God, behold His glory through His Word, and in the face of Jesus Christ, the power of God’s Spirit and the life of God’s Son are at work in us, conforming us to His image (2 Cor. 3:18). —Julie Ackerman Link I know, Lord, that You’re more interested in the condition of my heart than my outward appearance. Please make me into the person You want me to be— filled with kindness, patience, integrity, and love.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 20:14:33 +0000

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