Knit 1, Purl 1

Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 by Sherry Carter 4 Comments

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s
womb.

Psalms 139:13

It’s bathing suit time…staring in the mirror at myself, God
reminded me that I’m His masterpiece.

I love to do needlework: knit, crochet, embroidery, cross
stitch…I do it all.

Tiny stitches on a needlework canvas form an intricate
pattern and eventually reveal a beautiful picture.

Rows of stitches from a soft
yarn result in a comfy, warm afghan or blanket.

Whenever I sit down with bundles of yarn or embroidery
thread in my lap, I’m always excited to watch the pattern emerge.

I
have a picture in my mind of what I want it to be and I carefully make each
stitch to bring my vision to reality.

I like to think I inherited my love of needlework from my
heavenly Father.

Imagine His excitement as He wove the characteristics of
your mother and father together to make the unique person you are.

With loving care, your Father knit you together. Over the
months and years, His beautiful vision has come to life.

You are the unique
masterpiece He had in mind when He made that first stitch.

How often do we look in the mirror and criticize His
handiwork? Do we wish we were more patient or more outgoing?

Your crazy sense
of humor…

Your hair that won’t behave when it’s humid…

Those hips you
hate…

Everything about you was lovingly crafted into a work of art. God created
you just as are because He wanted the joy of knowing you.

No one else is you.
You are His favorite creation—and so is the lady who lives next door, the
grocery clerk, and so am I.

The next time you decide you could’ve been designed better,
imagine your Father’s hands forming each stitch…

knit 1, purl 1.

Knitting photo credit businessnewsdaily.com

Image in mirror photo credit Daily Mail

What is it about you that makes God smile?

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