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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
February 21
Loving and accepting ourselves as we are
"So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them" - Genesis 1:27
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"So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." - Genesis 1:27.
This verse from Genesis reminds us that we are created in the image of God, and that we are valuable and worthy just as we are. We do not have to earn God's love or try to be someone we're not in order to be accepted by him. God loves us just as we are, and He accepts us unconditionally.
Loving and accepting ourselves as we are is not always easy. We may struggle with self-doubt, insecurity, and a negative self-image. We may compare ourselves to others and feel like we don't measure up.
However, when we remember that we are created in the image of God, and that He loves us just as we are, it gives us a new perspective on ourselves. We start to see ourselves as God sees us, and we begin to live with more confidence, hope, and joy.
Let us reflect on God's love for us, and ask Him to help us love and accept ourselves as we are.
Let us pray for the strength to live in His love, and to reflect His love to the world around us.
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Dear God, thank You for creating us in Your image. Help us to love and accept ourselves as we are, knowing that You love us just as we are. Give us the strength to live in Your love, and to reflect Your love to the world around us. Amen.