April 6: A BODY THAT HONORS EVERY PART REFLECTS HOW GOD LOVES US.

Affirmation: I am strong & confident. I will seek wisdom.

For 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 ‭NIV‬‬~~~~~~

Ponder, Personalize, Practice: Today focus on God’s power and love that is on full display for each of us. Personalize the affirmation and our scripture verse and make it your practice to acknowledge God.

The Spirit of God made me. The breath of the Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4

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Wholehearted Guidepost from Brené Brown-

Let go of comparison, exhaustion as a symbol of status & productivity as self worth.Cultivate creativity and rest and play

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Mastering the 7 Decisions from Andy Andrews The certain Decision 

Certain Decision:

I have a decided heart.

It’s not about what it IS…

It’s about what it can BECOME!

What you decide in your heart will be done and the light of God will shine on your ways. Job 22:28

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Reading for Today

Walk in Grace. Live in Love. by Bob Goff

April 6

A BODY THAT HONORS EVERY PART REFLECTS HOW GOD LOVES US. 

Now you are the body of Christ. and each one of you is a part of it. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:27 

Isn't it weird how you barely remember you have a pinky finger until you sprain it? After years of taking it for granted, suddenly your pinky makes itself known every time you pull out a credit card or reach for a fork. It reminds you every part of your body matters. What about a stubbed toe? Isn't it amazing how a one-inch toe can bring a six-foot man to his knees? 

 

God says we're His body here on earth. It sounds strange to think that we'd be standing in for an infinite God, but it all makes sense when you think about how He set things up. He uses small things just like they were big things. Fingers, toes, you, me. Jesus had to go for a while, so He told us He would leave His Spirit with us and we would do the things He did. He said we were going to be His body here on earth. 

If we are God's body on earth, every part has a role to play. Whether it's the eye, the mouth, the heart, the pinky, or the toe, we've all been assigned an important and irreplaceable part. Just like we can't overlook the smallest of parts, we can't overlook any of the people God made because He's given each of us a gift; everyone reflects a different part of Him. And when we work together, allowing each person to live the role God designed just for them, people will know and feel the love of Jesus. 

God knew we would be weak on our own and stronger together. The way we love each other is the best evidence that Jesus is still alive. Whether you are big or small, tall or short, wide or narrow, your Christlike love for other people is how we move forward as God's body on the earth. What's your part,? What's your role in the body, and how can you work with the people who have a different role? Can you do it without any expectation of reciprocation? 

What role do you play in the body of Christ?