10 Day Beauty Quest-Day 4

We're almost are the half-way mark and I hope you a finding this quest to be helpful. I know I am being blessed by it, so for that I am thankful. Let's get to it!

Read:
Today's Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

Reflection:
Many of us know that we can usually get much more accomplished when we work together. The natural body is the same way. In order to work properly each feature of the body must perform it's unique function and work collectively with the other members. The same is also true for the body of Christ, in order for us to work effectively in preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be Christian's working to shine a light in this dark world we must work together. We know that God is a God of order and peace, thus there must be that same order and peace in the body of Christ in order to bring glory to God. Therefore, we must be willing to be focused on our spiritual tasks and our purpose of serving God much more than our physical body.  We can not allow our physical appearance be a distraction from serving and honoring God. And we can not allow the physical appearance of others work as a distraction for us either. It doesn't matter if we judge too harshly or admire too intensely the physical appearance of another, each can be an distraction because our focus can be misdirected. Yes, we must take care of our physical and yes it is healthy to feel good about the skin we're in, but we must not place too much significance on those feelings.  We can not take too much time measuring ourselves up to cultural standards and doing the same for others. It is very easy to slide down a   very slippery slop of comparison and insecurities. We can also get lost in misjudging others before we have an opportunity to learn what role they play in the body of Christ. Sometimes it is easy to disregard someone if they do not appear to fit a particular image. Thus, it is crucial that we look much beyond the outward, because our purpose is designed within us.  We all have a unique, yet a collective function and it is our responsibility as Christians to work together. But, we can't do that if we continue to allow physical appearances distract us, divide us or discourage us. We are all members of the body of Christ, each of us has a purpose. 

Reinforce:
I believe we each have a purpose that is complex, dynamic, evolving and meaningful. We have multiple purposes through out life, but they all reside under the same category of glorifying God. Describe a specific purpose in your life and how you need others in order to achieve it. Have you encountered any disorder or strife while trying to live-out your purpose, if so what was the source? How did you overcome? Are you working to maintain order and peace in the body of Christ or have you allowed yourself to be a distraction? If so, what is your plan to work towards edifying the body of Christ? 


Come back Monday for day 5 and remember to share this with someone today.