“Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it. Why hast thou made me thus?” (Romans 9:20).
This last week of our September Treasure study deals with the word, “esteem.” After reading the writer’s comments and reading the Scriptures, I now can look at low self-esteem and self-pity from a different perspective. I hadn’t thought of them as connected with pride. However, I could see them tied in with those wrapped up in themselves. Yes, just in writing this last statement, it’s dawned on me: that’s why they are associated with pride. Let’s see what we can glean as learn and study together this week.
We are often critical of ourselves, especially when we look in a full-length mirror. We wonder why God made us the way He did. However, we shouldn’t criticize Him for doing so.
I’ve always thought of myself as kind of ordinary. However, someone wise once told me, “You are God’s original. He fashioned you to look just the way you are.”
A few enhancements with hair and makeup do no harm. However, some people feel so down on themselves about their looks that they go to extremes. Don’t sit and brood, wondering what went wrong when God created you. Think about today’s verse and remember: in spite of any flaws you think you may have, God thinks you’re beautiful just the way you are. After all, you are His creation.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Verlin and Debbie Anderson as they face multiple challenges for ministry in Cote d’Ivoire.
