CREATOR'S CAREFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP
You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank You for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
Psalm 139:13-14 (NLT)
One afternoon, my wife was knitting a blanket for a close friend's newborn baby. She carefully chose the colors and worked with intentionality to form something special. Slowly, stitch by stitch, the fabric began to take shape. What started as a ball of yarn became something intricate and useful (I have no idea how she did it, to be honest).
As she worked, Psalm 139 came to mind, reminding me of how intimately involved God is in our creation. He didn't just throw us together carelessly— He knit us together with intentionality and love. Just as she poured care into making that blanket, God meticulously crafted us, knowing exactly what He was doing. Each part of our being, from our physical bodies to our emotions, reflects the care of a Creator who is deeply involved in every detail of our lives.
This truth hit home when I struggled with insecurity about myself. I used to pick apart every little flaw or perceived shortcoming, forgetting that I was designed by the hand of God. But the more I meditated on this passage, the more I realized I am not a mistake—I am the intentional creation of a loving Father.
Have you ever felt inadequate or insecure, like you don't measure up? Remember, God's craftsmanship in you is marvelous. You are exactly who He designed you to be, and your worth comes from being His creation, not from meeting worldly standards.
APPLICATION: This week, take time to reflect on your identity as God's masterpiece. Write down three things about yourself for which you are thankful. As you do, praise God for His careful craftsmanship in your life. Let His love and intentionality shape how you view yourself.
PRAYER: Lord, I know that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Thank You for Your master craftsmanship on display in me. Help me to live in awe of You every day. In Jesus' name, amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?