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October 18, 2012

Fearfully and wonderfully made


This is a guest post by Glo Girl Candy Jones.


Psalm 139:14declares, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” David was talking to God. Even in the time in which he lived, David knew he was a marvelous creation of God and acknowledged his Creator.

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Without modern science to tell him that his body was complex and unique, David still recognized that fact. I wonder if David ever thought about how many things he could do at one time? Things like breathing, the beating of his heart, walking, standing, sitting, swallowing, scratching an itch, each accomplished without giving any thought. We humans can unconsciously do all these things while our brains are concentrating on other tasks.

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We are so fearfully and wonderfully made that God even numbered the hairs on our heads. “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” (Luke 12:7). An average person has about 100,000 hairs on their scalp. Redheads have 90,000 while blondes have 140,000; brunettes fall in between. Most people shed 50-100 hairs a day. I think my four daughters lost 300 a day; hair was always all over the bathroom! As much as we love our children and grandchildren, I wonder if any of us has actually taken the time to count the hairs on their heads. Yet when God created you, he numbered each and every hair. His love far outweighs the love of any earthly parent. You may believe no one could ever love your child more than you do, but God does.
Another thing about humans is that each has a unique set of fingerprints; no two people have the same. Your DNA is unique to you. God created you to be you and no one else.

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After God created you, He didn’t forget about you. He continues to want the best for you and care about you. Isaiah 49:16 tells us we are engraved on the palms of His hands. In ancient times when sons went off to war, mothers did not have cameras to take a picture of their sons to remember them. There was no fireplace mantel full of framed pictures evoking memories. The mother would write the name of her son on the palms of her hands so that as she worked during the day she would see his name and be reminded to pray for his wellbeing. God doesn’t just have your name on the palms of His hands. He has your circumstances, your achievements, your goals, your hurts, your rejoicings, your pain. Your very life is in His hands.  In God’s eyes you are not insignificant, but important.  He doesn’t make junk or mistakes. He has a plan for my life and yours. It is His promise. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you.” Jeremiah 29:11-13.

God took a great amount of care when creating your life. You are an individual, with special talents, who God created to live in this time in history, to fulfill His purpose for you. If you want to know more about who God created you to be and how much He loves you, start by reading Psalm 139.  Take heart friend, God loves you more than any earthly person ever could. He wants only the best for you. He created you for a purpose only you can fulfill.


Candy Jones of Athens, Texas, is 62 years young and has 8 children and 11 grandchildren. She is a frequent speaker and singer at women’s conferences and retreats, a licensed Chaplain, and a Bible study teacher at Dogwood Church.  She blogs at New Every Morning.

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  1. Lily says

    October 18, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Thank You Candy,great post! It was nice to be reminded how unique and special each and everyone of us are.

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  2. tanya @ truthinweakness says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    thanks so much for this, candy. it’s a truth i need reminding of frequently. one that, at times, can be hard for me to embrace. so really, thank you.

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  3. Todd Weaver says

    October 19, 2012 at 4:48 am

    Thank you Candy. It reminds me how much he loves us. Your light inspires me to be a light which glorifies our Father. 🙂
    Matthew 5:14 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

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  4. Darlene Nickless Combs says

    October 19, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Thank you Todd for thinking of me. I need to be reminded of this occasionally.

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  5. Bob Conley says

    October 19, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Thanks Todd, Just what I needed right now. What are you saying about my (lack of) hair? lol. I’m not going bald, just getting a free haircut from God! lol. See? I do have a sense of humor after all.

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  6. Jackey Ny says

    October 20, 2012 at 1:27 am

    Thank you for sharing this! It is exactly what I needed to hear for myself and a friend who is going through a tough time.

    Reply

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