A healthy mind, they say, lives in a healthy body. Our perception about our physical appearance goes a long to affect our attitudes toward ourselves. If you perceive yourself as a Very Important Person (VIP), you definitely give yourself a VIP treatment. However, if you have low self-esteem and lack confidence in yourself, you are likely not to give any special attention to yourself. We need to show love, care and importance to ourselves. It is not evil to practice self-care. Afterall, God spent His time to ensure that you were created uniquely. No two people on this earth are the same. There are definitely unique traits and even identical twins are never completely the same. You are special, a limited edition person, you are different from everyone and you carry a unique assignment on earth.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalms 139:14)
Uniqueness could also reflect in our general appearance. While some people are tall, others are short; while some people are slim, others are stout etc. Genetics also contributes to our general appearance and uniqueness. No matter how you look differently than others, you have to understand that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. King David identified this and he praised God: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalms 139:14). You are a wonderful person and no matter how others see you, there is none like you. When manufacturers produce limited edition products, these products are usually different from the mass production. Each human being is a limited edition person, crafted fearfully and wonderfully with love. There is none that is a complete version of you.
When we understand our uniqueness, we develop an attitude of gratitude. Appreciating God for crafting us differently from all others also demands that we take care of ourselves to ensure our physical well-being. No sane person buys a limited edition product and smashes it. In the same way, we should handle ourselves with care because we are “fragile” and lack of care can lead to total brokenness caused by sickness, pain and other avoidable mental illnesses. Further, knowing that we are different should encourage us to work on ourselves daily to reflect a healthier version of ourselves. We have been called to reflect Christ (totally) and that should be our focus. Christlikeness is a lifestyle that includes good stewardship over our bodies.
Reflecting our uniqueness should motivate us to take care of ourselves. God has given each person an assignment and we can fulfill these when we operate with a healthy body. Let this mindset encourage you to commit to reflecting Christ in your health and well-being.
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