Uniquely Created

When I look at creation, I am amazed. The creativity that God has blows my mind. When He created flowers, he didn’t create just one type of flower.  Nor did He create just one color. Even flowers that are of the same type are different. There are red, pink, orange, white, black roses. The Creator designed each flower that blooms, hence the individuality of each one. 

The animals are all different. Hence the reason we have poodles, pit bulls, German shepherds, and even chihuahuas. And each dog has its own unique feature. Which is where a lot of dogs get their names. 

But Our Creator did not just uniquely design flowers and animals. He uniquely designed each one of us. Everyone has beautifully unique melanin. 

We all have beautifully unique eye pigmentations. For example, my eyes will change colors based on my mood or even what I’m wearing.  I have a family member that has two different colored eyes. 

Even hair is wildly unique. You could have straight, curly, wavy, or even no hair. 

My dad used to always says “God made some people perfect. Others he put hair on their head.” 

And the one thing that I find awe inspiring is that each and every one of us has a unique thumb print. Even twins do not share a thumb print. That means we are all thumb body. 

“I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14.

 If you are struggling today with the idea that you are loved, that you are special, or that you are somebody, remember that God fearfully and wonderfully made you. 

He took the time to create you and make you unique. There is no one like you. You are thumb body. 

God cares about the details. Look at those details. What makes you different could be the thing that makes you special. The thing you dislike about yourself could be the thing someone loves about you. 

The thing that makes you different could be the thing that points someone to Jesus. 

For example, I have a friend who has Spina Bifida. And I am able to see how mighty God is because of what He has done through her despite everything she has gone through.  

Maybe one day I can get her on here to share her testimony. Treasure your differences. Embrace them. 

And I can tell you firsthand that this is not easy. It never is. 

But that doesn’t mean it is impossible. Because it is possible but Only By God’s Amazing Grace. 

This Little Light of Mine

 We live in an area that loses power when someone sneezes. No, not really. But if a storm comes through, we will lose power. I think the longest we have been out of power was 20 hours. And the shortest was three seconds.  So we have to be prepared for those situations. We make sure we have candles and matches, that our phones are fully charged, and that we have food that doesn’t need to be cooked. 

But what would be the point if we have candles yet no way to light them. No matches or lighters. What benefit would we have? Absolutely none. A candle does us no good if it won’t shine. A candle is worthless without it’s flame. Well, they can be beautiful and smell good...but that is pretty much it. The flame of the candle is its main purpose. To light the way. 

In the Bible, it says "ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick. And it give them light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." Matthew 5:14-16. 

We are the candle. But if we don’t have a flame, how are we to point others to Jesus? Just like my family having to be prepared for a power outage, we too must be prepared to shine our light. But we can’t wait to have the flame right before we need it. There are things we must do to obtain that flame. Prayer, Bible study, having a relationship with the flame creator. This is part of being prepared. The lack of preparation is like hiding the candle under the bushel. It is like the song, "this little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Hide it under a bushel, no! Won’t let Satan blow it out! Let it shine till Jesus comes. I’m gonna let it shine!" 

From the Desire of Ages pg 307 it says, "True character is not shaped from without, and put on; It radiates from within. If we wish to direct others in the paths of righteousness, the principals of righteousness must be enshrined in our own hearts. Our profession of faith may proclaim the theory of religion, but it is our practical piety that holds forth the word of truth. The consistent life, the holy conversation, the unswerving integrity, the active benevolent spirit, the godly example—These are the mediums through which light is conveyed to the world." 

Let your light shine. Don’t just have a candle. Light it up. Point others to Jesus. A prayer I pray regularly is let my light shine so others can see You. I don’t want my candle to be flameless. I want my light to shine. How about you? Let your light shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. But this is possible only By God’s Amazing Grace.