Today's Daily Bread
Image Conscious
Our Daily Bread Radio is hosted by Les Lamborn
When going through old family photos, my cousins and I joke about
which physical characteristics we’ve inherited. We notice primarily the
negative ones: short legs, crooked teeth, unruly cowlicks. All of us can
easily identify in our ancestors our own least favorite body part. In
addition to physical attributes, we also inherited character traits—some
good, some not so good. But we don’t always pay as much attention to
those.
According to my unscientific observations, people try all kinds of
methods to overcome physical imperfections—exercise routines,
weight-loss programs, makeup, hair coloring, cosmetic surgery. But
instead of trying to overcome our character flaws, we tend to use them
as an excuse for behaving badly. I suppose this is because changing our
looks is easier than changing our character. But imagine how much better
off we’d be if we put our energy into character development.
As God’s children, we’re not limited by our genetic makeup. We can
surrender our flaws to Him and allow Him to fulfill the potential He had
in mind when He created us as unique expressions of His love. The power
of God’s Spirit and the life of God’s Son are at work in us, conforming
us to His image (2 Cor. 3:18).
I know, Lord, that You’re more interested in the
condition of my heart than my outward appearance.
Please make me into the person You want me to be—
filled with kindness, patience, integrity, and love.
condition of my heart than my outward appearance.
Please make me into the person You want me to be—
filled with kindness, patience, integrity, and love.
The Spirit develops in us the clear image of Christ.
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