“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them.”(Genesis 1:27 NKJV)
Symmetrical design, or symmetrical balance, is a concept where both sides of something mirror one another. I use this design approach in decorating the interior of my home. Examples: If one wall on the side of the living room window has two pictures mounted on it, the other side of the window has to have two identical pictures hung on it too. The long, wooden, thin grey wooden piece on my dining room table has a grey planter with yellow flowers in the middle, but on each side of this center object you will find one orange dish and one yellow dish, each measuring about two inches in diameter. I have one lamp on one end table, so I have a matching lamp on the end table on the opposite side of the couch, and they have the matching lampshades. Look, you don’t have to take that approach. I just said, “I use this design approach,” referring to symmetrical design. I wanted to stimulate you thinking before I do some stating of how symmetrical design applies to our lives.
You see, when it comes to our relationship with God, we should mirror Him by living in a way the reveals our godly characteristics. We should mirror His love, mirror His showing of grace and mercy, mirror his kindness, mirror his giving chances to those who return to Him or amend their ways to get back on the narrow path of righteousness, mirror His desire that he desires no man to be perished, and mirror the principles for living that He has prescribed in His word. That’s symmetrical design.
I believe, as Christians, we are to practice symmetrical design. God says it, that settles it, and we step out to reflect was He has said. Reflect on your symmetrical design today, not relevant to your home décor, but to your earthly house, your earthly tabernacle in regard to mirroring God. Oh, to be clear, know that while in interior design one side matches the other, as we apply symmetrical design to our Christian journey, God does not have to mirror us. Have a great Saturday and make it to the house of the Lord tomorrow! Be blessed!
“So now Israel, what do you think God expects from you? Just this: Live in his presence in holy reverence, follow the road he sets out for you, love him, serve God, your God, with everything you have in you, obey the commandments and regulations of God that I’m commanding you today—live a good life.” (Deuteronomy 10:12-13 The Message Bible)
Committed to the climb,
Mark L. King
Your approach using symmetrical design keeps our home looking very beautiful. It’s beneficial to read that we should use this same approach with our relationship with God. We should mirror Him by living in a way that reveals our Godly characteristics. What a mighty lesson.
You are so right! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I will continue to progress in that type of symmetrical design! Be blessed!