Perfect Imperfections by Kensley Moore

Who sets the standard for perfection? Is the world constantly telling you that you are not good enough? Do the countless beauty commercials on TV make you feel ugly and and insecure? Do you feel like you are too tall or too short? Does the world make you feel dumb because you aren't necessarily gifted academically? Everyday people are put down and ridiculed because of their looks, their academics, their shyness, their clumsiness, etc. People feel belittled and they are constantly being told that they are "not good enough." Well, let me just tell you, you are made in the IMAGE of God, and He made you the way you are for a PURPOSE. We have to overcome what the world is screaming at us. It is in the silence where we hear the voice of God. Do you know what God is trying to tell you? Here it is: Genesis 1:26a "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." Psalm 139:13-14 "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." We are made in the image of God! YOU are fearfully and wonderfully made! God MADE you the way you are for a purpose! He did not screw up! Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- His good, pleasing and perfect will." Don't conform to societal pressures. You are IN this world- not OF it. Be bold and be different. Let your standards be the standards of God! You are made the way you are for a reason! Think vertically and not horizontally. Think of what the world deems as your "imperfections" as PERFECT imperfections. Maybe your bad test score or tendency towards forgetfulness will bless someone else. I know it sounds crazy, but it could be that you being content in your "imperfections" will allow someone else to look past their own so that they can begin looking up towards God. Your "perfect imperfections" could allow someone else to have peace with themselves so they can then further themselves in Christ without getting so hung up on things of this Earth. It could be something that seems so big to you, or something so small like a bad hair day. Whatever it may be, embrace it and USE it to glorify God. He made you that way for a purpose :) You are BEAUTIFULLY made! So today, don't let anyone tell you that you're not "good enough" or that you aren't "pretty enough," because you are AMAZING. You are made in the IMAGE of God, and you were formed the way you are for a purpose :) LOVE YOUR PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS. Questions to think about: Do you get caught up in trying to adhere to the standards society has formed? Do you let others know they are beautifully made? How often do you let someone know you think they are awesome?