For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Simplified diagram of the human Circulatory system in anterior view. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Think you’re nothing special? Think again. You are amazing. You are precious. Here are just a few of the reasons why you are a miracle:
- Scientists estimate that there are 37.2 trillion cells in your body.
- Placed end-to-end, the blood vessels in your circulatory system have a length of 24,873.6 miles. According to NASA, this is long enough to circle the Earth two times! You are of the Earth, but your circulatory system is BIGGER than Earth!
- You are literally stardust: The iron in your blood (which makes it possible for red cells to carry oxygen), was formed in the center of stars.
- Your skin has 45 miles of nerves! This gives new meaning to “walk a mile in my shoes!” That’s only 1/45th of what you could be doing!
- Nerve impulses travel to the brain at the amazing rate of 170 mph! (Hmmm, so exactly why do we think we need coffee??)
Needless to say, the good Lord used His inestimable imagination and power to reach into the heart of stars and shape star dust into an incredible you. So, next time you feel like someone is dancing on your last nerve, be patient. Think of how many miles of nerves you have left over! When you’re tempted to be unloving, remember that the Lord gave you a “heart” (circulatory system), big enough to circle the entire world, two times over!!
The word for today is #created. When you’re tempted to think someone is better than you, remember how uniquely you are you, and do the good in this world God created to do.
Until we meet again, Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!
Your friend in Christ,
Verneda
Twitter handle: @vlights
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