August 1, 2011 Devotional

His Masterpiece

        
You have been called to greatness! Whether you stand day after day by your husband's side and support him or you minister the Word of God from the pulpit, God sees you and acknowledges the greatness He has placed on your life! People look to you for guidance, for hope, and for encouragement.
 
Recently I was asked to list my top five strengths. It was tough on me to do that... causing me to realize that I don't always see the "good" in me. Why does it seem so easy to say the right thing to others and feel so worthless about yourself? Why do we see other's strengths and our own weaknesses?
 
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
We are God's masterpiece... we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
 
See yourself as God sees you! His masterpiece!
A masterpiece is an original... not another one like it!
A masterpiece holds high value... by the creator and those who view it!
A masterpiece... you!
You're His masterpiece!
Think about that!
You should be in a gallery somewhere!
You can do all the things He has planned for you!
 
It's okay to tell yourself:
I am valuable!
I'm valuable to my husband!
I'm valuable to my family!
I'm valuable to my church!
God sees great value in me! So great, He calls me His masterpiece!
 
It's more important what God thinks about you than what others may think or even say about you. It's also of great importance what you think about you! And what you say about you! Stop for a moment and ask yourself:What are my strengths? Write them down. Meditate on them! That's the real you! That's the you that you need to focus on. That's the you that God knows. So begin to act like the greatness God made you! Be thankful to God for what He sees in you... His masterpiece!

John 10:10 (AMP)
Jesus said, I came that you may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
 
God has planned a great life for you. Live it! Live the life as His masterpiece! One last thing, every masterpiece has a special name... What's yours?
 
Love and Blessings to each of you!

Roxanne Swann

Faith Christian Family Church
Clovis, New Mexico      
www.fcfconline.com