Scripture to Read: Psalm 139:13–16
As Christians, we should all know that life begins in the womb, at conception. God used David to remind us that He is the One who created every part of us in our mom’s womb. God designed us precisely according to His purpose and plan so that our lives bring Him pleasure in all we do and say. We need to thank our Lord daily for how He has made us. Too many people live this life complaining about all that they don’t like about themselves. We must guard our hearts against falling into the trap of self-deprecating (undervaluing oneself and one's abilities, expressing disapproval, or being critical of oneself.). When we believe what God says about us, that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), then we will also say, “and my soul knows it very well” (Psalm 139:14). God never makes mistakes in any part of His creation, but when we focus on our failures, frailties, and failures, our fleshly nature begins to believe the lies this world feeds us. We will start thinking that God does not care about us or gave someone else attributes, talents, gifts, and features that we think we should have received. But when we believe God and His Truth, we know for certain that He has created us just the way He wanted to and that in His book are written: “The days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them” (Psalm 139:16). God never wants us to lose sight of the wonder and awe of who we are in Him.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about how He has created you?
· How do you guard against this world's lies but instead see yourself as how God and His Word describe you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!