But there is a God who made you for a reason,and your life has profound meaning!We discover that meaning and purpose only when we make God the reference point of our lives.The Message paraphrase of Romans 12:3 says,"The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us."
This poem by Russell Kelfer sums it up:
You are who you are for a reason.
You're part of an intricate plan.
You're a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God's special woman and man.
You look like you look for a reason.
Our God make no mistake.
He knit together within the womb,
You're just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind,
And they bear the Master's seal.
No,that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into his likeness you'd grow.
You are two you are for a reason,
You're been formed by the Master's rod.
You are who you are,beloved,
Because there is God!11
Day Two
Thinking About My Purpose
Point to Ponder:I am not an accident
Verse to Remember:"I am your Creator.You were in my care even before you were
born."Isaiah 44:2(CEV)
Question to Consider:Knowing that God uniquely created me,what areas of my personality,background,and physical appearance am I struggling to accept?
