This was first shared for Word Filled Wednesday on March 26, 2008, just about two years ago (wow, has it been that long).
I don’t believe there are such a thing as accidents. Coincidences…mmmm…maybe, kinda…but no accidents.
When God created us…He already knew us. He knew who we were going to be and who we are and what our life would be.
We were each created as individuals, with special purposes that made us unique. He could have made us exact copies but instead, He went..no. Each one of us. Notice, each one of us, are unique and special.
I look at my children and marvel how similiar yet unique they are with their own strengths and weaknesses yet they teach me each day, a little bit about myself, about what I think and feel and gives me a teeny tiny peek into who they are, who they might be and what God may or maynot have planned for them; I look in the mirror and marvel at how unique and different God makes you, me, everyone and I praise God for having the foresight to give EACH and everyone a special place in His world. Not our world, but HIS world.
Our lives, how we live, how we act, how we speak are a testament to God and HIS plan and blueprint for the world.
On “31 Days of Praise“, Ruth Meyers had a unique way of praising and putting in perspective what God has done with us.
She goes:
“I’m grateful that my looks, my abilities, and my personality are like a special picture frame in which You can portray Your grace and beauty, Your love, Your strength, Your faithfulness, to the praise of Your glory. I rejoice that You have gifted me for the special purposes You have in mind for my life. I thank You for Your loving wisdom in allowing the things that have influenced me throughout my life-the things that have prepared my heart to respond to You and live for Your glory. I might not have turned to You if things had been different!”
It was no accident when God made us the way He did. No, He didn’t make a mistake and He wasn’t sleeping on the job.
He made each of us with a special purpose, a special mission in life to live a life that is a praise to Him. How we live it determines if we fufill it or if we fail.
Tall order you may say.
Not really.
I look at the platypus and think….That’s impossible, what is the REAL point of a platypus but it makes me think of God.
There is a fantastic devotional, I would like to share with you about this:
Father’s Love Letter Devotional Series #8
When Jeremiah was called to be a prophet to Israel, God declared that even before he was conceived, he was known by God and set apart for His divine purposes.
The road that Jeremiah would walk in his ministry life would not be an easy one, for he suffered much abuse at the hands of his fellow Israelites.
I wonder if he ever reflected on these words when he was going through his darkest times? When he was alone in that cold, damp prison cell, did he ever go back to the beginning of his ministry and meditate on God?s words to him?
I believe the revelation that he was known by God, and set apart for His purposes, gave Jeremiah the strength to continue to walk out his destiny, even in the darkest of times.
Knowing that it was God who knew us, and formed us, and called us into life, is the bedrock of our existence.
When everything else around us is not making sense, this truth can give us the grounding that we desperately need to go on. We are all looking for a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives.
Many people have not received this affirmation from their parents, but it was not their parents who knew them before they were conceived, but God.
It was God who formed each one of us in our mother?s womb and called us to life. It was God who set us apart for His divine purposes and plans.
Before an architect constructs a building, he meticulously puts every detail on paper, every component needed to make his dream into a reality.
The idea is first conceived in his mind, then is transferred on paper, and then when everything is just perfect, he starts the process of building his creation. In my own limited understanding of God?s creation process, this is how I imagine it to be.
He first conceived us in His mind, and with great thoughts of love, He began to chart every detail of our DNA in preparation for the time when he would form us in our mother?s womb.
What a wonderful thought, to know that the God of the universe knew us intimately and set us apart for His purposes even before we were conceived!
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it is amazing to think that he’s set us apart!
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I absolutely love this post! My children are no accidents. I was told after my daughter was born that I really quite possibly never should have been able to get pregnant in the first place b/c after my body went haywire from her delivery I had several tests run and found out that I was severely anovulatory – I ovulate maybe 3 times a year but there’s no way to figure out which month I drop an egg…plus I’d been on the pill for 10 years. I was told that the chances of me getting pregnant again would be the equivalent of lightning striking twice or winning the lottery. 8 years later I became pregnant again! This time with a son. I have two living, breathing, bonafide miracles who are completely healthy and happy and wonderful! My 8 year old daughter and my 12 week old son. They may not have been planned by me but they were planned by God.
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That is a fantastic testimony of just how God is great and nothing is ever an accident. *Hugs* Thank you so much for sharing that.
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FYI, I decided to participate in the WFW today for the first time b/c of your post. LOL!
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I am SO glad that you did-I love reading your story-it was just wow….just a testimony that there are no accidents in His world. Love you dear Sis!
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I LOVE this verse! I love the fact that before we are even BORN God knows His plan and purpose for us!
I see you are reading “My Utmost” (devotional?). I am reading the daily devotional- my cover looks just like that so I think it is the same!
Are you enjoying Lysa’s study?
Blessings, friend!
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This is a very wonderful post. I will be back to reread it again .
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Myrna
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It is amazing if we stop and look at what He’s made and how He’s made it (or us!).
Thank you for sharing this wonderful scripture and the accompanying photo!!
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Lisa
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A powerful verse ~ thank you ~ Blessings ~
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So wonderful, LOVE that verse!
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Wonderful picture – God’s precious creation!
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Love the picture and the reminders.
Funny but being an Aussie I have never thought of the platypus as odd…….he/she just is….
Maybe we have a few strange animals here………and the odd strange person…..LOL
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