When I initially saw this image I was immediately disappointed by my 'aging' appearance. Then the Lord spoke to me and remind me of how much he loves me just the way I am.
I find it interesting that of all the miracles Jesus performed he never addressed cosmetic concerns. I believe God granted Jesus unlimited power to perform any miracle he wanted. Yet during Christ's three-year ministry did he ever address physical appearance? For example, Jesus never made someone taller, younger, thinner, or any other variable that we would consider making us physically attractive.
The Lord only healed enough to restore a person to normal function. I do not recall any biblical testimonies that after a person was healed that their physical appearance was enhanced. No one ever claimed someone looked younger or better after Jesus healed them.
In conclusion, I realized this morning these two facts. First that God loves the way I look just as I am. Last that God loves my appearance all the same throughout my entire lifespan.
Our Father God created us to with timestamps of when to be born, how long we are to live, to die, and ultimately enter the afterlife.
As we move through those phases our appearance changes. What was once new becomes old. What is old will die, and what dies gives birth to new life. Jesus only sees beauty in our appearance as we progress through all five stages.
I choose to embrace my body as it advances through the aging process. I love my appearance as it is and as it shifts through time. Thank you, Jesus my love for accepting my body, my face, my entire appearance as I am as I age and as I walk closer to your eternal glory.
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Martin A. Briggs
After my wife Kayla read this blog entry she sent me Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 as a reference and encouragement to undergird the word that I received. Thank you so much babe I truly do appreciate your support and care for me.
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