There was once a boy named Eli who lived in a small village surrounded by mountains. When he was born, his grandfather—an old craftsman—built a beautiful full-length mirror and tucked it away in the attic, saying, “One day, when he’s ready, he’ll see what I see.”
Years passed, and Eli grew up always comparing himself to others. He thought his legs were too thin, his nose too big, and his voice too soft. Kids at school teased him, and every time he looked in the mirror, he saw someone who wasn’t enough.
One stormy night, lightning struck the cottage. While checking for damage, Eli stumbled into the attic for the first time and found the old mirror hidden under a dusty cloth. He pulled it off and looked in—and for the first time, he didn’t just see his reflection. He saw his Creator’s design.
In that mirror, his eyes sparkled with purpose. His scars looked like stories. His posture straightened. The longer he stood, the more he sensed a whisper deep within: “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.”
The next morning, Eli walked down to the village square with a quiet boldness. He hadn’t changed overnight—but he had finally seen himself through the eyes of the One who made him.
You are not a mistake. Every system, cell, and strand of DNA reveals God’s genius.
“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.”
— Psalm 139:13
Thank God for the way He created you. Write down five things you appreciate about your body and what those things allow you to do.
Being made in God’s image means your worth isn’t up for debate—it’s built in.
“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.”
— Genesis 1:27
List three ways you reflect God's image (e.g., empathy, creativity, perseverance). Then write one way you want to grow in reflecting Him more clearly.
God didn’t give you a body to waste—it’s meant to glorify Him and serve others.
“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
Write one specific way you’ll use your body to honor God this week—helping someone, moving in worship, or simply being present for someone in need.
Caring for your body isn’t vanity—it’s stewardship. The way you treat your health reflects your awareness of God’s design and presence in you.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?”
— 1 Corinthians 6:19
Choose one area of your health to improve this week. Make a small, specific change (e.g., drink more water, walk 20 minutes, sleep earlier).
Bodily struggles are real—but you’re not alone in the fight. You were never meant to overcome temptation by willpower alone, but by relying on God’s strength.
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:13
Think of one recurring temptation. Find and memorize a verse that speaks truth into that struggle.
You were not designed to live in shame—you were made to live boldly. Confidence isn’t about perfection, it’s about knowing who you belong to.
“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 1:6
Write 3 affirmations rooted in Scripture. Example: “I am God’s workmanship.” “I am set apart.” “I am not alone.”
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Heavenly Father,
Thank You for creating me with such care and purpose. I praise You
because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Help me to see my body as
a temple—sacred and designed by You. Teach me to resist the lies that
say I’m not enough and to stand in the truth that I am made in Your
image.
Give me strength to steward this gift well and boldness to live with
confidence in Christ. Let every action, word, and thought be an
offering of worship.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.