You’re an Original

You’re an Original

Bible: Psalm 100

Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his (V.3).

Each of us is an original work, made personally by God. There are no ‘self-made’ people. Nobody ever became smart or sporty on their own. God made each of us all by Himself. He thought of us and designed us out of His incredible love.

God made your body, mind and soul. And He isn’t done with you; He is still making you. His single-minded plan is that we get to know Him better and live out Jesus’ love more and more. “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (PHIL. 1:6). God is making you braver, stronger, purer, more peaceful, more loving, less selfish—the kind of person you’ve perhaps always wanted to be. “[God’s] unfailing love continues forever and his faithfulness continues to each generation” (PS. 100:5 NLT). God has always loved you (“forever” goes both ways), and He will stick with you to the end.

You’ve been given a love that lasts forever and a God who will never give up on you. That’s a good reason to have joy and to “come before him with joyful songs” (V.2)!
“Shout for joy to the Lord” (V.1).

What I’m Thankful for…

I’m thankful, Father, that You are at work in me. I find it difficult to change and I wonder sometimes how or if I ever will. Yet I know that You are continuing Your work in me and, as I look back, I will see how You’ve changed me. Thank You!

GOD IS MAKING US INTO THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries