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| A Christmas Tale by Mick B Harrison Todd, Tyson and Shiloh (the dog) were his models |
“We must live in the Holy Spirit and follow after him. So may we never be arrogant, or look down on another, for each of us is an original. We must forsake all jealousy that diminishes the value of others.” Galatians 5:25-26 TPT
In the art world, well known artists often have prints made of their original paintings. Those prints are sold at a much lower price than the original. They look like the original, but lack the value of that artist touch on the actual canvas. People often brag when they own the ‘original’ and usually for good cause as they paid a high price tag for it.
Years ago, my husband, son and dog posed for a famous western artist for a painting he was doing. The out come was a touching painting with a Christmas theme. The artist gave us the first print as a thank you for being his models. After my husband died I contacted the artist and asked if I could buy the original from him. He replied that he had no plans of ever selling that painting, as it was his personal favorite of all the paintings he had ever done. I did ask him if he ever changed his mind, if I could have first option to buy. I know I may have to mortgage my house to do so, as his paintings often sell in the tens of thousands of dollars, and if this is his personal favorite, the price will be very high.
This is quite like how God sees each of us. We’re each an original, and no prints have ever been made. He is no way interested in ever selling prints or the original, because it’s His personal favorite. So you can rest assure that the value of your life is high. You are an original, no other you has ever been created, so there’s no need to compare yourself with other ‘originals.’ You are the best you there ever will be! So quit struggling to be like someone else, and be comfortable in your own skin and who God made you to be. And on the other side of the coin, don’t think of yourself as so much better than anyone else either. They are also an original and greatly valued by God.
I thank God we’re each originals.