The sky always catches my attention and often teaches me a life lesson. Over the past week I've been noticing all the different clouds and how they create a unique look almost continually. This week, as I've seen a new sunrise, sunset, or simply the sun shining through the clouds, this idea of imperfections and beauty has continued to fill my mind.
Think about an all blue sky with the sun slowly moving across the sky. Does a sky like that stand out? Did you think to take a picture of the "perfectly" clear sky? Now think about a sky with clouds and how the sun changes as it moves across the sky. The sun reflects, casts rays, paints a colorful picture each time. I don't know about you, but I am quick to whip out my phone and try unsuccessfully to capture the splendor and beauty displayed.
It's moments and skies like this one that hold me as a captive audience, relishing in the creativity of God.
I was struck with this idea; it isn't a perfectly clear sky, but the blemishes or clouds that make the sky truly beautiful. The more I thought about this idea, the more I realized this can't just be about the sky. What if this is true for humans too?
Perfection, from many view points, is impossible to obtain. But what if perfection isn't about being without a cloud in the sky? What if perfection is about being unique, yourself, and letting the "Son" shine through, reflect off of, and change the hues of all the "clouds" in your life?
What would our clouds be? Rejection, abandonment, fears, diseases, past sins, failures, losses! Everyone of us has been clouded by something or multiple things. We've all felt different forms of failure, shame, and hurt. Through those clouds, a light shines that makes us beautiful. It makes us memorable. It makes us photo worthy. In our life, we can each be a memorable sky.
God sees us as perfection when we choose him. Are we choosing to see ourselves through his eyes? Allow your scars of hurt, sins, stupid choices, and failed relationships to create a masterpiece in which the "Son" shines through.
“But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—”
Colossians 1:22 NIV
This week, as you interact with parents, spouses, siblings, children, and coworkers, remember the hurt, the illnesses, the fears, and anything else they face. Think of their human flaws as a unique and gorgeous part to this beautiful being and take time to embrace it rather than pass it on as another clear sky.
