I accept it as the nature of the material and work with it. Imperfections in the wood and bark inclusions are often the keys to creative development. In a world that sets physical perfection as the goal, here's a man who has sculpted wood that most would have thrown away. It is also the response of Jesus Christ to the raw material of our human lives-our bodies. Instead of insisting on perfection, He asks all of us to place ourselves in His hands by faith.
Nothing is wrong with maintaining our health and an attractive appearance.
But an obsession with our physical imperfections can lead us away from God's call to honor Him with our bodies. Like a revolutionary sculptor, God includes our physical imperfections in His greater work of art. I will write down today's thought on a card and put it where I can see it every day. Record your reflections by sending e-mail to yourself.