A Perfect Fit
I enjoyed an art festival this weekend. Loads of cotton candy (of which I am pleased to report I refrained from; however, I did inhale), kettle corn, and kids running around with their faces painted. I spent the weekend with my mom, and we had a wonderful time browsing and buying at different booths along the way.
One booth exhibitor in particular caught my eye, not because of what she was selling but because of what she was wearing. She wore a t-shirt which read: I Love My Husband. The jeweled lettering made her look like a walking billboard. We had a light conversation about her t-shirt, and I ended up giving her my name and number to contact me if she ever found another like it in my size. I left her with a smile upon my face and the hope that one day she will call.
I started thinking about how we are each billboards displaying a message for others to see. Some read our shirts, some listen to our words, others watch our actions. Most never say one word to us; yet, we will never know just how many folks actually see us in a given day.
The jewels which made up, “I Love My Husband” shined like Christmas lights when she moved. It looked as if the words themselves were plugged into her heart; an electric source of hope, love, and energy. I wondered if God were to insert a plug into our spirit and soul, what would our billboard read? Would it shine at all or would our message slowly fade, barely twinkling except for on church days?
Our testimony, our relationship with God, and even our relationship with our family and others has to be a personal fit. Uniquely measured, we are challenged each day to be the person God intends for us to be.
God is one size fits all; however, we each have a unique purpose and design. And because of our humanness, the size of our faith changes at times despite His unconditional grace. This is okay too because God is patient and wants us to grow with Him and in Him. The important thing is to keep pressing forward in His love, keep plugging yourself into the Holy Spirit, His word, His peace, and His everlasting power.
What size is your faith today?
What is your living testimony that others see?
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What another glorious testament to our Lord! The question is not only what does your billboard say, but WHERE do you see God? Did you see Him this morning in the spectacular colors of the sunrise, yellow, orange, and purple? Do you see Him in the wonders around us that cry out for His glory? Do you see His wonder in a hawk gliding in the Autumn wind? Or do you see Him only in a Sunday routine or the commercialism of a holiday season? If we all listened to the leaves and rocks around us, we would all HEAR His praises and SEE His glory.
What will you see Him in today?
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Great insight! We all reflect the Glory of God as a walking ad campaign for Him. The Book of Acts says we "will" be His witnesses. Keeping your eyes on him and getting a regular faith check, like your story, reminds us to keep on our toes and make sure our power source is fully charged and the billboard is clean outside to in. However, even in our weakness we can demonstrate His unfailing love and restoration. Great story. Keep it up. Thanks.
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My billboard says "I LOVE MY WIFE!!" What a wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing your "light" with the rest of us. You have a gift. Keep shining!!
God is present...front and center in our marriage. We will continue to glorify Him each and every day with our love for Him, our love for each other, and our love for our children.
I love loving you!
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