“I wish to be all that I am created to be…”
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. Colossians 1:16
Day six of this eating disorder awareness week focuses on the dangle carrot of our potential. This wish seems to be the unspoken, secret, lurking wish, just below the surface of our more tangible physically manifested options.
Yet, make no mistake about it, this wish is potent; it longs to be fulfilled – and it goes beyond the physical appearance.
It speaks to our purpose and our unchanging value.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made… Psalm 139:14
And, sadly, it often befuddles us with anxiety and fear, stating the lie, “We will never achieve it; it will never happen.”
All the more reason why we need to own our part of being a good steward of our lives.
Notice I did not say a “perfect” or an “all-knowing” steward. There is much to learn; mistakes and flaws are a part of that education.
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church. Because we are members of his body. Ephesians 5:29-30
Nevertheless,
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I waited for a few seconds as the men stood behind me and then I turned and ask them “Was this someone’s mother? One of the men stepped forward and said “No, her son was our friend.” My response was “I see.” Then I proceeded to share with them that I had grown up in the same Santa Ana, CA neighborhood as the mother and began to mention names of her family members.
