As for the saints who are in the land,
they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.
Psalm 16:3
The words we use to define ourselves and others are powerful. Children are especially vulnerable to the labels that they are given. Personally, I can identify myself as a stay-at-home mom and a Christian, or a soul sculptor and one whose life has been disrupted and is now daily transformed by Jesus Christ. The first descriptions sound safe; the latter ones inspire me. What words do you use to describe yourself? More importantly, what words does God use to describe you? “Apple of his eye”, “beloved”, “friend”, “like a sheep who needs to be carried” …. You are invited to use God’s words instead of yours.
Inspired by Ann Voskamp’s use of the term “soul sculptor” and by To Be Told, by Dan Allender, Ph.D.
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I couldn’t agree more. I believe the more we see ourselves as God sees us The more we are able to love God, ourselves, and then Others. The great commandment We are to love of the Lord our God with all our hearts with all our souls & with all our might. The second of these commandment is to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. How can we love God or others if we have no love for ourselves?
For many years Because of many events in my childhood, Including abuse & growing up Experiencing Neglect. I believe that I was unlovable. I believe that not even God could love me so I didn’t believe others could love me and some how it was all my fault! So amazing how God Has redeemed that whole belief system I had.
Yes I love using God’s words for myself instead of my own words and thoughts about myself