Label makers are a thing of the past. But when they were in use, they served as a tool of ownership. With the power of the a label maker I could put my name on whatever belonged to me. A sharpie can serve that purpose as well. This concept isn't lost on advertisers who engage in the often sophisticated art and science of branding. This why we associate certain products with certain name brands.
This got me to thinking about "Who brands me?" Which labels do we embrace and reject? Who determines if you are beautiful, rich, poor, ugly, talented, lazy, athletic, resourceful, and a host of other adjectives used to describe people.
Many of us embrace labels from our family of origin, or perhaps a past or present relationship. But truly the only one really qualified to label us is the one who made us. That would be God.
What does God say about you? Thankfully He has told us through His word what He thinks of us.
1. We are sinful: You might think that this is a horrible thing to say about someone, but God says this about us because He offers to us the remedy for sin. His grace sets us free from our damaging sinful habits and attitudes.
2. We are loved: God loves us, and there is nothing that we can do to make Him love us any less or any more. He simply loves us.
3. He has a bright future in mind for all us. God has a unique use in mind for you and me. Something that only we can accomplish. Discover your gifts and talents and then loose yourself in pursuit of God.
4. We are not alone: God has made a community of people where we can belong. He calls this community the church. Find your place in the church and discover the joy that God has given to you through the gift of others.
These are just a few of the things God says about us, maybe you can think of some others. Remember God made you and He alone can label you. The good news is that He makes all things new!
This got me to thinking about "Who brands me?" Which labels do we embrace and reject? Who determines if you are beautiful, rich, poor, ugly, talented, lazy, athletic, resourceful, and a host of other adjectives used to describe people.
Many of us embrace labels from our family of origin, or perhaps a past or present relationship. But truly the only one really qualified to label us is the one who made us. That would be God.
What does God say about you? Thankfully He has told us through His word what He thinks of us.
1. We are sinful: You might think that this is a horrible thing to say about someone, but God says this about us because He offers to us the remedy for sin. His grace sets us free from our damaging sinful habits and attitudes.
2. We are loved: God loves us, and there is nothing that we can do to make Him love us any less or any more. He simply loves us.
3. He has a bright future in mind for all us. God has a unique use in mind for you and me. Something that only we can accomplish. Discover your gifts and talents and then loose yourself in pursuit of God.
4. We are not alone: God has made a community of people where we can belong. He calls this community the church. Find your place in the church and discover the joy that God has given to you through the gift of others.
These are just a few of the things God says about us, maybe you can think of some others. Remember God made you and He alone can label you. The good news is that He makes all things new!
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