What is man that You make so much of him, that You give him so much attention, that You examine him every morning and test him every moment?--Job 7:17-18
What, indeed?
I know my flesh is fragile, that my life is short, and that I make many mistakes. Yet, somehow, I know that I matter. I just can't figure out why.
God, however, tells me not to fret too much about that.
Now we have a poor reflection in a mirror, then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.--1 Corinthians 13:12
He says that He only knows what I look like. He only knows all of what I am and what I am to become. And I am a reflection. A reflection of Him.
Starstuff, indeed. The star that rises up bright in an otherwise darkened sky, the star full of fire and light.
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.--Isaiah 60:1
That verse from 1 Corinthians is one of my favorites and gives me so much comfort.
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starstuff....what a delicious way you have
ReplyDeleteof saying what is true:)
thanks for the beautiful stir,
Jennifer
As our lives become less and less active and strong and reachable, it is hard to think we are truly worth something. AND YET our Father's opinion is far more important and accurate than our world's opinion. That counts a lot for me, especially now as I'm watching/feeling my body struggle much more often than I would have anticipated. Your post is a very good reminder of what is more important and it's something I can hold on to.
ReplyDeleteOh, Cary Jo--
DeleteIf only we didn't get to wrapped up in what living does to our bodies and remembered what we REALLY look like. I keep a note on my mirror..."So God made man in His own image..."
What a wonderful reminder that we are fearfully adn wonderfully made!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes ... you do reflect your Maker. xo
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