How do you see yourself, friend?

Today, co-writer Paul Marc Goulet wrote the message of "A Miracle Every Day". I pray his message and audio will bless you today. -- When God looks at you, what does He see? When you look at yourself, what do you see?  These are two of the most pressing questions I’m asking you to answer by the end of this day. I didn't discover Christ until I was twenty years old. My self-esteem was based on performance and the approval of others. These are two very treacherous foundations for someone who wants to be healthy and happy. I also had a big problem with my father. I felt rejected by him, and I struggled with depression. friend, what are you struggling with today? I resorted to alcohol abuse, anger and other self-destructive behaviors. After I invited Jesus to enter my life, I realized my emotions and thoughts didn’t automatically change. I still battled poor self-esteem and the feeling that God was usually mad at me. I had a hard time understanding that God loved me unconditionally. I needed to change my thinking. Romans 12:2 encourages us to “...not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2, NKJV) friend, I’ve got some really great news for you. When God sees you, He sees perfection. He calls you His work of art. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV) When He looks at you, He sees through a filter called Jesus. You’ve been, and continue to be, forgiven. friend, do you believe this? Isn’t it time that you see yourself through the same filter as God sees you? Let’s just accept His grace and repeat after me: “I’m fearfully and wonderfully made. I’m a work of art.”  You can choose to live with a distorted view of yourself, but you cannot blame this view on God.  In His mind, “You’re a miracle.”  Paul Marc Goulet -- Thank you, Paul Marc, for sharing this today!