It does not matter where you go in the world, you will never find anyone like you. You have probably heard the term, “look-alike” and maybe you have one but you are unique and cannot be confused with anyone else.
When God listens to your prayers, he does not think you are someone else. He knows exactly who you are, if you are telling the truth and the answer he will give.
When you recognize that you, flaws and all, are special and unique in God’s eyes you should be encouraged to continue living for him.
What a boring world this would be if all of us were the same, with the same goals and purpose. Our God is a God of variety and that is why not even identical twins share the same DNA.
The animal kingdom and plants can fool us into thinking they are alike. With you, it’s different because there was no one else like you before and there never will be after you’re gone.
When God created you, he knew exactly what he was doing and he made you in his own image.
Everyone recognizes beauty differently but when God looks down; he thinks you are uniquely beautiful just the way you are even if other’s idea of beauty does not include you.
No one can replace you because you are a special limited edition.
Some believe that everyone is born with nothing and the environment that you are in shapes the person that you will become. However, this is true only to a certain degree.
Whatever the purpose God has placed within you; will shine out when the time is right, no matter the condition in which you grew up.
God is the author and the gifts and talents that he has given all of us are to bring him glory.
If someone tries to make you feel bad for being yourself do not fret; they can never be you and you can never be them. Just be who God created you to be.
Also, remember that from the moment of conversion God has begun working on you.
The process will not be complete on earth but you will develop and mature during your life here and contribute to the body of Christ as only you can.
Insight from God’s word:
Jeremiah.1:4-5-
The Lord gave me this message: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you a prophet to the nations.
Jeremiah.29:11-
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalms.139: 13-
You alone created my inner being. You knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female created he created them.
Psalms.139:14 –
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Prayer:
Most Gracious Father,
I will praise you for the wonderful work you did when you created me, you are a miracle-working God and you have given everyone his or her own unique personalities and bodies. Thank you in advance for everything you are doing to build maturity in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Check out the other devotions in this special series on identity and who you are in Christ:
This 7-day devotional series is specifically designed for you. We all need community and a part of our need of community is to feel a sense of belonging and to know exactly who we are in Christ. This series is going to help you to see yourself as flawed but beautiful. It will remind you about who you are. Remember, before you can effectively minister to others you need to have the right frame of mind. You are Capable and you are HIS.
