For we are his workmanship

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

From: Ephesians 2:10

Inspiration

God made me and God don't make no junk! This slogan found its way to t-shirts several years ago. It may not be grammatically correct, but it's true, nonetheless. Paul tells us in this verse that we are God's "workmanship". We are made by His hands. We are not "accidents." We are works of art, crafted by His loving hands. Therefore, we have value. Nothing can take that away from us. Ugly words, insults, snide remarks...they are meaningless in the face of the fact that we are His workmanship. If we could only truly believe that about ourselves, there wouldn't be a bully anywhere with any kind of power over us.

Prayer

Father, Help me see myself as your workmanship, crafted on purpose with love by You. I am not less than. I am not worthless. I am a work of art that You chose to create and that makes me special. Amen.