‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

As I walked on the beach and searched for seashells, I realized some are broken and some complete. Both display beauty. We are like these broken and beautiful seashells— imperfect, yet made in the perfect image of God. 

When I saw my shadow, I was reminded of how I too was made in the image of Christ. Let’s relish that thought. God created you and me in His own image. God can restore what is broken and restore our brokenness into something amazing. 

Feeling the sand in my toes and the sunshine on my face made me want to stay awhile and bask in God’s glory. Will you stay awhile with God today? Will you bask in His presence? 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You that although I am broken, I am made beautifully in Your perfect image. I long to stay in Your presence and bask in Your glory. I ask that You turn my brokenness into something amazing for Your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.