Does God have toenails?

I joined a co-ed soccer league that two of my housemates play on, and I think I sized my cleats wrong (again). But I had a great time - brought back wonderful memories: the smell of grass and sweat, the pull of tight hamstrings, the rush of breath and the courage to combat the enemy. I didn't play my best, but I have hope that muscle memory will bring back the days of high school long gone. I'd forgotten how long a 45-minute half feels on the outside wing, when there's really no chance to stop running.

I killed another toenail tonight - my right big toe. And it hurts real bad.I lost another one also after I got out of the shower. The second toe on my right foot. I think that one's become eternally perverted - oh cross, oh Christ, restore my toenail to the Imago Dei.

I wonder if God has toenails. I sometimes wonder what it means that we were created in His image . . . I wonder if that's literal or figurative or both. The Bible says that we have been given the opportunity to participate in God's own nature again because of the cross -- these are Paul's words:

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires" (2 Peter 1:3-4).

That's a pretty radical thing. I want to own that - I want to have faith for that. I can participate in the divine NATURE? What is God's NATURE? He's good - He's faithful - He's loving and kind and merciful and patient. He's forgiving. He's peaceful. He's humble and selfless.

Jesus, can You please help me to own that promise and participate in those things? I need You to help me. I'm sorry for falling so short all the time . . . I really want to live out the life You offered me through the Cross. I want to identify with the Imago Dei. I want to live in the divine nature and not the sin nature. I want even my toenails to be a reflection of the Living God!

Restore me - I am very broken. Thank You for Your grace, precious Lord Jesus!

Amen.