Moving Meditations

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)

It is easy to walk outside and marvel at nature. At how brilliantly green the trees are against a bright blue sky. At the exquisite colors and pleasing scents of flowers. God’s living creatures are also fascinating. Seeing a deer walk through your backyard, catching a glimpse of a blue heron or bald eagle can lighten your mood and bring a smile to your face. But when do we ever marvel at the pinnacle of God’s creation? You are the pinnacle of his creation! You were made in his image, for his divine purposes. You are a reflection of him. You bear his likeness. Have you ever stopped to consider and marvel at how brilliant, beautiful, and exciting you are?

Take a moment to consider that when God looks at you, he sees his reflection! Can you receive the love God has for you?

Remember Your Egypt

You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Exodus 19:4 (NIV)

Egypt was slavery and oppression for the Israelites. For you, Egypt is something that holds you down, locks you in chains, and takes away your freedom. Can you look back on your life and recognize an Egypt in your past? Did God heal you from a sickness or addiction, rescue you from a terrible job, or create a healthy boundary in a toxic relationship? God says remember your Egypt and how he carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to himself. Thank the Lord for delivering you.

You need to remember your past ”Egypt” so that you can face future challenges and opposition. What do be delivered from now? Tell the Lord you trust Him.

An Offering to God

So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Romans 12:1 (MSG)

Jesus has already sacrificed his life to save you from the power of sin. No more sacrifices are

needed! Your normal life is your offering. It is in the way you show kindness to others,

obedience to your boss, and have a servant’s heart while you wash the dishes. Whatever you

do, do it all for the glory of God. This is the best thing you can do for him.

If you looked at some of your most dreaded, mundane chores as an offering to God, how would it change attitude about them?