30-JULY-2024 - BE-YOU-TI-FUL
TITLE: BE-YOU-TI-FUL
The bible verses for today’s devotional are:: i. Psalm 139:14: ii. Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
- I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
- "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."
Devotional
Let me tell you the story of Titali, a beautiful butterfly. Titali struggled to embrace her wings. She thought they were not beautiful enough! She envied the vibrant colours and patterns of her friends and felt dull and plain in comparison. One day, a wise old owl approached her and said, ' Titali, your wings may not be the most colourful, but they are unique, strong and resilient. They have carried you through storms and brought you to where you are today. Your beauty lies not in your outward appearance, but in your story, your strength, and your resilience, in YOU”
From that day, Titali spread her wings with pride and no longer compared herself to others. She realised that her beauty was not defined by external standards, but by the beauty of her own story.
Here are a few reflective questions:
- What unique qualities or talents do I possess that make me feel truly alive and authentic?
- How have societal expectations or pressures influenced my self-image or sense of worth?
- What steps can you take to cultivate self-love and acceptance, embracing your true identity and worth?
- How can I align my thoughts with God's truth when faced with negative self-talk or doubts?
Please say these words of affirmation. Say them, mean them, own them and live them:
"I am fearfully and wonderfully made. My uniqueness is a gift to the world.
I know I am not perfect, no human being is. I will embrace my imperfection as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Do have a day as beautiful as you. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow.
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