I see one rose laying on the mirror. The reflection is seen and yet there is more to come. Put into a vase with water, the rose petals will unfold. It's beauty just keeps getting better. As one rose is put next another another, each rose shines on it's own with a little different design. A dozen roses is beautiful, but it starts as one single rose next to another. A masterpiece created by God.
Ephesians 2:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE DIFFERENT ~
God created our lives to live in purpose.
Romans 8:1-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
Life in the SpiritSo now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
3 The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins.
4 He did this so that the just requirement of the law would be fully satisfied for us, who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.
WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE DIFFERENT ~
Each of us have sinned and needed to ask forgiveness. Never compare your life to anyone else. Each person has their own story and it's different. I remember a doctor telling me that everybody is different and never listen to negative stories. I remember those words every time I am faced with hard things. I don't need to listen to a negative story but enter into faith, peace and trust in God. Not everything turns out the way I think it should, but it turns out the way God wants after I have surrendered my will to his will.
Just as the one rose was planted one day, it grew over time. It took a little water, a little sun and knowing that it would be beautiful one day. That one day is here for you my friend. See yourself beautiful and know that God has a plan for you. You are important and sharing life with others is important too. God is good all the time and all the time God is good. Keeping your eyes focused on greater things for today.
Let us not forget that a rose can have thorns. Be careful to keep watchful of thorns because they can hurt you. Taking it from a visual of a thorn into our spiritual lives. The devil wants you to quit and to get hurt like a thorn hurts you. His job is to sway you from the beauty of God. Be careful and don't allow any negative thoughts to overpower the positive ones.
Let me share this ROSE with you today. Given by God and to know that your life matters. Never doubt that God hasn't brought you this far in life, to leave you. His word is true and he promises to give the desires of your heart. HOLD ON ~ YOU ARE IMPORTANT and know this, God's answer is on the way.
My prayers continue for you, your family and friends.
~ Sparkie
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