God's Masterpiece

I didn't sleep well last night.
It's my friend, Teirani's fault.

A couple days ago, 

she posted something on her Facebook page that has gnawed at me.

Could you imagine looking an artist in the eyes and telling them their piece of work was ugly, imperfect, not good enough, or unworthy?

Probably not, right?

How often does God hear us say things like this about ourselves?

Darlin, you are a ONE OF A KIND MASTERPIECE

God is so proud of His work in you.

You should be, too.

https://www.facebook.com/teiranigarrett 

It began gnawing as soon as I read it.
I can't get it to stop.

Finally, at 5:30, I got up.
I made coffee.
I dusted.

I sat in my rocking chair watching the sun rise.

And thinking.

And praying.

Finally, I took a selfie.

Several.

I looked at them.

I criticized.

I deleted.

I played with the focus.

I thought about Tei.

I thought about me.

I thought about the Master Artist.

I thought,

"Well God, if you'd made me as gorgeous and smart as you made Tei..."

Oh.

I get the picture!

"...and I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. 
Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt."

                                Psalm 139:14 CEV