You are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

This is a truth I need to hear daily. It's so easy to start the day and already feel like I'm failing at life, behind and always scrambling to catch up. Anyone else with me?! I need a conscious reminder that I am not failing. I was wonderfully created with a purpose and intention. I am not a failure. I am an awe-inspiring creation. AND. SO. ARE. YOU. And so are you kids, grandkids, or loved ones. Every person matters. We were all made amazing. 

​My friend Trina commissioned me to paint her daughter standing by the edge of Lake Sammamish. She wants to give this as a gift to her very artsy daughter. Together Trina and I brainstormed another painting to hang along side the larger landscape.  

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We wanted her sweet daughter to remember her true worth and value in God's eyes each day. In a flurry of text messages, Trina and I both wrote "How about something with the fearfully and wonderfully made verse?" at the same time! It was meant to be! So as I finished up the landscape, I used the extra paint on my palette to create an abstract on two 8"x8" canvases. With paint pens, I wrote Psalm 139:14 on top. I was so excited with how it turned out, I shared it on Facebook. Within five minutes, another friend requested two for her twins. This brother and sister are just beginning their teen years. What a better time to be reminded daily of their worth and purpose! One has a blue room and the other is bright yellow, so last night, I got straight to work after dinner--(when I was needing some peace and quiet after a challenging mom-day--imagine here that my kids and husband are doing the dishes--score one for mom!)

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This morning, I finished these two and cannot wait to hand them off tomorrow! 

​How about you, what's your favorite quote or verse that inspires you? Would you help me build a collection of great quotes by posting yours in the comments below?! 

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