Reflecting on Genesis 1:27
We were created in the image of God. We are the only creature that bears God's image, the only one with spiritual as well s physical features. We are the only creature with a conscience, with a fully developed personality and will, and the only one designed to live forever.
John 4:16, "We have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world"
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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I have trouble with this one! Partially because of the responsiblity (or lack there of which I have) to being a Christian. With knowledge there is responsibility and accountability and I really don't like either of these words. It is my job as a Christian to let people know about God's word and to live like Him. Because we are sinners I struggle with this every day. On top of this I HATE getting into the only creature with a conscience and only creature designed to live forever! I am too much of an animal lover to think these exact words to be true! My puppies must be there in heaven with me...don't you think? Could the reality of all this be that they really could no longer be with me after they pass? Funny I say reality...but heaven seems so far from reality. Is it reality? In one way it can be seen as one of the only real true things that will last forever. But yet what we refer to as reality today is very different then thoughts of heaven...hmmmmm?
ReplyDeleteMy reflection on being made in God's image...it's hard to comprehend. I feel like we live in a world where everyone is trying to create the perfect image of who THEY WANT to be. Well, what if we all just stopped trying and looked in the mirror...and said, "I am created in God's image. I am His. That is my identity and I don't need to try to be anything other." That's the truth, right?
ReplyDeleteI went to a girls "confidence conference" this past weekend and they talked about this briefly--especially in terms of how we women struggle with image and feeling beautiful. I feel like it takes us a long time to truly believe in our hearts that when we look in the mirror we are seeing one of God's most beautiful creations ever! Seriously...God made us!?! On purpose! With purpose! Amazing.
I do believe I'm God's and beautiful because of Him...but it took me awhile to truly believe that. And there are days when I certainly don't feel this way, but that doesn't mean it's not true. I'm learning not to trust my feelings as much as I used to; they always change. What breaks my heart now is to see young girls (or grown women!) who have no idea they are beautiful, that they are made in God's image and that their life matters.
To any girls reading this (AMY), you're beautiful!!!!
p.s. don't feel bad about struggling with the resonsibility and accountability of being a Christian. you're right, we're all sinners so we all have trouble with it. But that's why God gave us each other, to help each other along the way and stay accountable. i'm really glad to started this method of Bible study and accountability :) It's cool now that I figured out how to comment and all!
I can't wait until heaven! I wonder what it's like....maybe if it's the perfect place we dream of then our puppies we'll be allowed in, hehe.