Created In His Image

[Multifavs]

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:27

Did you ever think there was something about yourself that you weren't happy with? That you wish was different? We all have something about ourselves that bothers us at times, be it appearance, personality, talents, etc.

But, shouldn't we be thankful for God's creation? He created us in His image. Some people are not happy with His image. They insult it or want to change it. We must learn that God created us the way we are, and that He had a reason for every virtue and every fault.

Of course, there are things that we should want to change about ourselves, such as wanting to improve our faith and relationship with God. But as Christians, when we do desire to change something, we should consider if it will affect our spiritual growth.

Now, it isn't easy to avoid feeling bad about yourself-I struggle with this too. A good way to avoid this may be, when you do start feeling bad about yourself, think about how you are God's creation and image-a temple of the Lord.

Even if you may not understand God's reasons, know they are always good reasons. He wanted to create you, and He gave you a purpose. Instead of focusing on feeling we are not good enough in some way, shouldn't we strive to serve our Creator, using our virtues in His service? Remember, He loves you more than you can imagine-no matter who you are.

God bless!

The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth.
Romans 14:22

 

[Bluerose31]

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:27

Did you ever think there was something about yourself that you weren't happy with? That you wish was different? We all have something about ourselves that bothers us at times, be it appearance, personality, talents, etc.

But, shouldn't we be thankful for God's creation? He created us in His image. Some people are not happy with His image. They insult it or want to change it. We must learn that God created us the way we are, and that He had a reason for every virtue and every fault.

Of course, there are things that we should want to change about ourselves, such as wanting to improve our faith and relationship with God. But as Christians, when we do desire to change something, we should consider if it will affect our spiritual growth.

Now, it isn't easy to avoid feeling bad about yourself-I struggle with this too. A good way to avoid this may be, when you do start feeling bad about yourself, think about how you are God's creation and image-a temple of the Lord.

Even if you may not understand God's reasons, know they are always good reasons. He wanted to create you, and He gave you a purpose. Instead of focusing on feeling we are not good enough in some way, shouldn't we strive to serve our Creator, using our virtues in His service? Remember, He loves you more than you can imagine-no matter who you are.

God bless!

The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth.
Romans 14:22

A wonderful reminder. Thank you

 

[PeaceJoyLove]

"for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
marvellous are thy works;
and that my soul knoweth right well."

We must learn that God created us the way we are

He wanted to create you, and He gave you a purpose. Instead of focusing on feeling we are not good enough in some way,

It relates to the tree from which we are eating...and the revelation (In Christ) is found of the son that we are/have always been.

"...this mystery, which is Christ in you..."

 

[Pilgrim]

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Genesis 1:27

Did you ever think there was something about yourself that you weren't happy with? That you wish was different? We all have something about ourselves that bothers us at times, be it appearance, personality, talents, etc.

But, shouldn't we be thankful for God's creation? He created us in His image. Some people are not happy with His image. They insult it or want to change it. We must learn that God created us the way we are, and that He had a reason for every virtue and every fault.

Of course, there are things that we should want to change about ourselves, such as wanting to improve our faith and relationship with God. But as Christians, when we do desire to change something, we should consider if it will affect our spiritual growth.

Now, it isn't easy to avoid feeling bad about yourself-I struggle with this too. A good way to avoid this may be, when you do start feeling bad about yourself, think about how you are God's creation and image-a temple of the Lord.

Even if you may not understand God's reasons, know they are always good reasons. He wanted to create you, and He gave you a purpose. Instead of focusing on feeling we are not good enough in some way, shouldn't we strive to serve our Creator, using our virtues in His service? Remember, He loves you more than you can imagine-no matter who you are.

God bless!

The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth.
Romans 14:22

Amen and Amen!

 

[1watchman]

Duplication

 

[1watchman]

Some things that we are come from birth problems in the body, and some from our rearing and environment and various experiences; so we should not connect that with being created "...in the image of God", which refers to being creative in thoughts, learning, reasoning, memories, emotions, and such abilities, etc. ---would you say? One has remarked that we need to "think God's thoughts" ---like seeking to be conformed to the mind and ways of God as shown in His Word.