Masterpiece
A Note from Our Author:
Hi my name is Eureka, I’m on a journey to grow in my relationship with God through scripture. I’m sharing this blog to bring you along with me on that journey. Hope you find something that strengthens your faith and helps you grow in your relationship with Christ.
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” – Elizabeth Gilbert, Everything that we’ve been through has all been apart of Gods plan for our lives. I experienced a lot of trauma at the hands of others. It created this thought pattern of “what is wrong with me?” “Am I deserving of unconditional love?” I’m sure many of you have asked yourself the same questions what the enemy wanted me to believe was No. With these questions ruminating in my head I had became depressed and suicidal.
A scripture that illuminated my heart and mind is Ephesians 2:10 For we are Gods Masterpiece, he created us anew in Christ Jesus to do good works that he has planned for us long ago.
Let’s break down this scripture piece by piece to truly understand what and who we are according to the Bible.
This scripture showed me that I am his masterpiece. I am a work of art designed and crafted by God. Psalm 139:14 says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. “Fearfully" does not mean being scared, but rather filled with awe and reverence for the divine craftsmanship. Psalm 119:73-74 “You made me; You created me now give me sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause of joy for I have put hope in your word. I was created with purpose now how do we find our purpose simple it’s in the next part of the scripture
The next part of the scripture is he created us anew in Christ Jesus. When we accept Jesus into our hearts the first step is repentance (change) to turn from our wicked ways and pursue Jesus. Since Jesus died on the cross for our sins every bad thing we ever did past or future was put to death. Those sins even ones that were committed against us are forgiven. When I think of this I have to remind myself that all things are working for my good and I have a purpose. One day deep in sorrow I thought to myself I don’t ever want anyone else to experience this hurt I am feeling right now. I like to believe that was Jesus and I made a vow to myself to be kind. Choose the higher road than others. I may not be perfect but if someone crosses me I know it’s on them and not me. My purpose was already done it was to be kind to them even if they didn’t have good intentions the only thing left for me to do is forgive them. I am Gods masterpiece created a new in Christ Jesus. What someone else does to me is not a reflection of me. The next part is to do good works that he has planned for us long ago. My favorite scripture when I am feeling uncertain in myself and my purpose is Jeremiah 29:11 For I have plans for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you but to give you a hope and a future. This lets me know my new mindset with Christ is just to follow him, encouraging me that I am special and unique. A true masterpiece
