Sept 27 We’re the Wrapping
Affirmation: Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
(This fitting for those of us with various types of “hurricanes” in our lives. God is faithful and loyal.)
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Ponder, Personalize, Practice: Today continue to personalize Psalm 145:5. After Hurricane Helene, there are many reminder of the glorious splendor of God’s majesty. Mediate and ponder His marvelous works.
Psalm 145:5 “They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.”
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Wholehearted Guidepost from Brené Brown
Cultivate meaning for work. Let go of self-doubt and supposed-to.
Start practicing:
Reflect on what your unique gifts are, and start sharing them with the world. As Howard Thurman instructs: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
When you notice that you’re should-ing on yourself, pause and switch directions. Drop “should” and “supposed-to” from your vocabulary and replace it with “want.” (So “I should do X” becomes “I want to do X/Y/Z.”)
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Mastering the 7 Decisions from Andy Andrews
Guided Decision
I will seek wisdom
Sometimes the questions are complicated, but the answers are simple.
Ask and it will be given to you, Seek and you will find, Knock and the door will be opened to you. Matt 7:7
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not lean on your understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will guide your steps. Prov. 3:5,6
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Reading for Today
Walk in Grace. Live in Love by Bob Goff
September 27
God’s the gift; We’re the wrapping.
“We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
I know a guy who wrote a book in which he came up with a way to understand love through “five main languages” we all use. It’s actually a brilliant book – you should check it out sometime. One of the five is gift-giving. Some people feel deeply moved and loved when you give them a physical present. Granted, we all like getting presents, but this is different. To them, receiving a gift is like a deep token of true expression – when they receive a gift, they feel more deeply loved and seen.
Sweet Maria and I have a friend who we’re pretty sure is one of these people. She seems to love giving gifts as much as she loves receiving them. I think one of the ways you can spot a gift giver is by how much time and attention they spent on the wrapping. Me, the gifts I wrap Sweet Maria and I have a friend who we’re pretty sure is one of these people. She seems to love giving gifts as much as she loves receiving them. I think one of the ways you can spot a gift giver is by how much time and attention they spend on the wrapping. Me, the gifts I wrap are a tangle of butcher paper and tape. There’s no mistake that a guy wrapped it. But her gifts are works of art into themselves. Every fold, crisp. Every piece of tape perfectly placed. Sometimes I don’t even want to open these presents because I don’t want to ruin the wrapping.
Did you know you’re a gift to? We’re His masterpiece God gives himself away through people who follow Him. We are all special to Him, but we’re just packages carrying the real gift, which is the spirit of Jesus. The trick is to try not to make too much of ourselves, because we know we’re not the main event at the end of the day. It’s all about Jesus. God loves to give gifts, which is why He sent Jesus. But he’s also big on the wrapping, which is why he created you.
What keeps you from believing you’re God’s masterpiece?
God’s the gift; We’re the wrapping.
“We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
I know a guy who wrote a book in which he came up with a way to understand love through “five main languages” we all use. It’s actually a brilliant book – you should check it out sometime. One of the five is gift-giving. Some people feel deeply moved and loved when you give them a physical present. Granted, we all like getting presents, but this is different. To them, receiving a gift is like a deep token of true expression – when they receive a gift, they feel more deeply loved and seen.
Sweet Maria and I have a friend who we’re pretty sure is one of these people. She seems to love giving gifts as much as she loves receiving them. I think one of the ways you can spot a gift giver is by how much time and attention they spent on the wrapping. Me, the gifts I wrap Sweet Maria and I have a friend who we’re pretty sure is one of these people. She seems to love giving gifts as much as she loves receiving them. I think one of the ways you can spot a gift giver is by how much time and attention they spend on the wrapping. Me, the gifts I wrap are a tangle of butcher paper and tape. There’s no mistake that a guy wrapped it. But her gifts are works of art into themselves. Every fold, crisp. Every piece of tape perfectly placed. Sometimes I don’t even want to open these presents because I don’t want to ruin the wrapping.
Did you know you’re a gift to? We’re His masterpiece God gives himself away through people who follow Him. We are all special to Him, but we’re just packages carrying the real gift, which is the spirit of Jesus. The trick is to try not to make too much of ourselves, because we know we’re not the main event at the end of the day. It’s all about Jesus. God loves to give gifts, which is why He sent Jesus. But he’s also big on the wrapping, which is why he created you.
What keeps you from believing you’re God’s masterpiece?
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