Our Holy “DNA”

“Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and many viruses. DNA contains the genetic information that allows all modern living things to function, grow and reproduce.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA

“Your DNA is what makes you uniquely you. It's that double helix that your genes are made of. Your DNA accounts for why you resemble your parents and it distinguishes you from your pet frog and from everybody else.” http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/DNA

We are connected through DNA with our parents, children and relatives. It is part of our genetic make-up, the blueprint that defines who we are.

Oftentimes, we do things for others “because they are family” or our “blood relatives.” We find ourselves hurt and confused that they can say, do or act in a derogatory way with us. “Aren’t we kin?”

We may want to consider making our priority the Holy “DNA” we received from God. This is our connection to our Creator.

The Bible states:

Jeremiah 1:5 (NKJV): “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

Colossians 1:16-17 (NKJV): “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.”

Genesis 1:26 (NKJV): “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV): Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV): “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”

Isaiah 64:8 (NKJV): “But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.”

Psalm 139:14 (NKJV): “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.”

Quotes to Consider:

 “Life is not about finding yourself. It’s about discovering who God created you to be.” – unknown

“We are not ‘accidents’ of nature. We are creations of God’s hand.” – unknown

Although I love family and consider them very important, they should never take #1 priority…that place is reserved for GOD.