I wrote these words to a friend about my own singing at church on Sunday, and they stuck with me. What if I could always allow myself to be "not perfect, but awesome"? Would it be okay to be imperfect? Could I see myself as "awesome"? I'm still pondering.
I know that I'm not perfect. I'm human. I make mistakes all the time. But there is something in me that hates my own mistakes. I have a hard time forgiving myself. I am harder on myself than anyone else ever has been. I see my flaws, but not my strengths. I see the failures, but not the successes. I see the talents I wish I had in others, but not the incredible gifts that are already in me.
Is it possible to see myself the way I see others...through the eyes of God's grace? I know He forgives me and I know He loves me and I know He made me "perfectly". Can I learn to see me the way God sees me, with love and compassion and forgiveness? Can I learn to look at Him as my mirror and not at others in comparison?
The Spirit of God whispers to my heart, "Yes, yes, yes! You are fearfully and wonderfully made!" It is my choice to believe God's truth about me and reject the lies that the enemy speaks to me about myself. It is my choice to see myself in the "God mirror" and to love whom I see. It is my choice to receive the love and forgiveness freely offered by my heavenly Father. It is my choice to live as the beloved daughter of the King. I am choosing wisely! I am not perfect, but God made me awesome!
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