Two words. Michael Phelps. Unbelievable success for this 23 year old at the Olympics this year in Beijing (not to mention, he's a cute as a button). What has me in awe is how God's creation in Michael had such a determined purpose.
Michael is 6'4"; he has a arm span of 6'7"(this trivia staggered my nine year old niece, "wait, what do you mean?!). But this is the part that gets me, his legs are that of a 6' man, but his torso is that of a 6'8" man. Both knees and ankles ard double jointed as well as his toes (this is why he can wrap them around the starter platform) I mean, come on that is detailed design. My point is this, besides the fact that I like talking about him, is that his natural design had a distinct purpose.
Folks, God does NOT guess!
I remember watching a special DVD series done by our beloved Beth Moore, called Measureless Love. In this, she showed us that the planets, the stars, our bodies our designed by the LORD with incredible precision and thought. The measurement God took in creation and the measureless love he has for us. God designed us and the purpose we would have with what he gave us. He does not just "wing it."
Michael Phelps to me is a kingdom illustration as to how the father creates; BIG, powerful and purposeful.
I don't know about you, but I need to know I will be taken care of in a situation. That doesn't mean I need someone to do everything for me, but if I don't sense safety or thought in the process, most likely I don't participate. Knowing that my LORD not only knows me but delights in planning out the very wonderfulness he wants for me, makes me giddy. Makes me love him even more.
Fall in love with the adventure, love him like no other. He is the one and ONLY!
Psalm 139:13-16(New International Version)
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
God's Girl
- Molly
- I am a living picture of the scandalous Grace of GOD. My prayer is to live as a vessel that shines the light of the Living GOD. This blog is a place to put my thoughts, a journal of my thirtys if you will. I am 32, single, no kids. And this is my life...for now.
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3 comments:
This is a great illustration! Michael Phelps IS a wonder that could be created by nothing less than the God of intricate design. I'm getting ready to do a breakout at my church's women's retreat about the wonder of being known by God. That very Psalm will be part of that talk!
Excellent stuff!
Isn't it awesome to be obsessed with the UNIQUENESS OF OUR GOD???? YEEHAW!!
John 1:14
Lovingly,
Yolanda
I am so stoked you ladies stopped by. I will pray for your retreat Melinda, that you will have a hedge of protection so that you can speak with joy. And Yolanda, I get chills when I think of how exciting and beyond words our LORD is.
Yahoo - Jah
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