Magnificent Life

"When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned like a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things." 1 Corinthians 13:11 We are all individuals with our backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. However, when we look at ourselves in the mirror, we should see the image of God. Reflecting the image of God means having a reverence for who we are as individuals. It means being humble and accepting that we are not perfect and that there is room for growth. It also means having a positive attitude and looking for the good in people and things. I read a story of a young girl at the age of ten who attended a fundraising event with her parent. At the end of the event, she walked up to the person in charge of the event to ask her a question. She said, "Have you ever wished you could be like someone else? The woman answered, "Yes when I was younger, I am now glad and grateful for whom God intended me to be." Next, the lady asked the young girl, "Have you ever wished you could be like someone else?" Sh