A vision

Today, during New Hope's beautiful worship service, I had a vision. I was washed as white as snow, I had a white robe on, and I was beautiful. I was so clean. I could hardly believe it was me, and I was standing up so straight and erect, unlike my normal slouch. I looked settled. I looked strong, not on the outside, but with an inner strength. It occured to me that that is exactly how God sees me in Christ. Normally, when I picture myself, it is what I see in the mirror in the morning, not always a very pretty sight - before the shower and makeup that makes me feel presentable to the public . But I want to be that lovely, beautiful bride of Christ that was put before me today - clean, so clean. Calm, so calm, clothed in the righteousness of Christ. It almost seemed as if that version of me was not of this world. And I was alone. But I had been redeemed!