Happy #MomentsofHope Monday! I’m skidding into the last moments of publishing deadline with my hair standing on end! Aren’t summers supposed to be lazy? Like hammock swing lazy?
I’m still waiting for that part of summer to happen!
But friends, in the chaotic of this time, God’s Word has continued to bring me His hope. It always does. ALWAYS! A couple of weeks ago, I made a printable image for Ephesians 3:14-19 to help you pray this scripture over your loved ones. Today I want to share another scripture that has been key in my own finding of freedom and hope. It’s a scripture that reminds us God created us and calls us marvelous.
Wonderfully made.
That’s what I want for each of you. When life is rushing and you are feeling as though you are falling short. Wonderfully made doesn’t change.
When your child arrived late to the event because you were running between two other events? That’s right … Wonderfully made doesn’t change!
Even when your missteps are bigger. When they really cause a hurt that goes deep.
God’s Truth still prevails.
You are STILL wonderfully made.
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When it comes to wonderfully made, the messages of hope that point to this truth I read from last week’s #MomentsofHope encouraged me again and again. Choosing just one post to feature is tough for this girl!
But the one I chose is by sweet blogger, Angela Howard, who recently celebrated her 41st birthday! Instead of hiding it like many of us just might be tempted to do, she wrote a post titled, 41 Things I Know For Sure On My 41st Birthday. What I loved so much about this post was the fact that Angela included both the deep stuff and the fun stuff that make us the complex marvelous selves that we are! She gets it. She gets that God created us as marvelous. She gets that our mistakes do not change this truth and I love that about this girl!
If you haven’t met Angela before, make sure to stop by her blog and browse around! She is a joy!
Friends, your posts have been beautiful and filled with hope. An answer to prayer. If any of you are feeling the whisperings of doubt or finding yourselves wondering if the hope you sharing even matters. It does. Your words matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters.
And, just so you know …
I’m so glad you’re here. ?
Soaking in hope at #MomentsofHope where @TheAngelaHoward is featured!Come #linkup and saturate today with HOPE! Click To Tweet
What I ask of you:
1. Share only one URL (to a blog post, not the actual blog) that resonates with the topic of HOPE. Anything that gives us hope for tomorrow. Hope for victory. The little things and the big. Anything that inspires us to lean into Jesus and let Him carry us through.
2. Important: If you don’t have a blog post or podcast that resonates with HOPE, join in other ways as you pray and encourage others with a comment or a prayer.
3. Leave a comment on the link just before yours. Would you love on them well? Encourage them in their efforts to share the hope of Jesus. If you have time, stop by more than one sweet writer’s little corner of the blog world!
4. Of course, I would love it if you would follow me via my blog and/or social media channels, but this is by no means mandatory! If you want updates to blog posts, some fun freebies, and reminders for the link-up, make sure to sign up and join me!
5. If this gives you hope, would you consider sharing it with others to give them hope, too?
6. Please either grab my button or link back to me to encourage new linkers.
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Lori, I have so loved not only your post each week but the ones you share. I had seen Angela’s last week & loved it so it was great to see it shared as well. this linkup is a great way to start off this week. Have a blessed Monday!
Hi Joanne,
I am so thrilled that you are enjoying a Moments of Hope start of the week! Your words and all the kind words I have read today have been such an affirmation and answer to prayer!Long before starting this, I prayed for God to build a place where His hope was magnified. Where anyone could come and grasp a piece of it and feel encouraged to hold on through the toughest of times. To believe that there is a God who loves us beyond our imagination who will walk with us through every joy and every trial! So thank you! Thank you for sharing these words today! They mean so much!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
No matter what, we are fearfully and wonderfully made. That is always encouraging to hear! Thanks, Lori, for inspiring us to remain hopeful through all things.
Amen, Lisa! No matter what!
You are, as always, so encouraging, Lori. Thank you for hosting Moments of Hope! I loved reading Angela’s post. Have a wonderful day!
Dawn, You are so sweet! Thank you so much! I am so thankful for your friendship!
Thank you for featuring my post Lori! I’ve enjoyed being a part of #MomentsofHope each week. God is faithful to hold out His hope to us through creative and encouraging ways. I’m so thankful for you 🙂
I was honored to feature your post, Angela! It was filled with much wisdom, heart, and HOPE! You are a treasure!
Happy Monday, Lori! I was actually born with a congenital birth defect, and I walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. That verse in Psalms 139 is one of my favorites. Ir reminds me that I am wonder fully made. 🙂
Oh, Lyli, I am so touched by your story. You ARE wonderfully made, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing your heart with me ♥ I’m so glad you are here.
Lori, you are creating such a warm and welcoming space here. So thankful for community among bloggers.
These words are an answer to prayer, Michele! I prayed and continue to pray, God would create a space where His love, warmth, and hope would be abundant to all! Thank you, friend!
Thanks so much friend for hosting this party and sharing your space. I love how encouraged I feel each and every time I visit.I also love the pictures you are using. I hope all is well with you. Have a wonderful week!
Your words are a hug to my heart, Jaime! That has been my prayer! That people would feel loved and encouraged when they come here … Thank you so much for blessing me tonight!
Hey Lori,
I’m glad to link up with the other ladies today!
Thank you for getting us all together.
Hope you are having a great day~
Melanie
Oh, Melanie, I love connecting wonderful people together!!! ♥
Hi Lori! I finally stopped over to soak in your space and link up a post! Praying you are blessed in extraordinary ways this week. Much love!
Julie,
It is so good to see you here! And thank you for the sweet prayers!!!
I’m so glad I read this today. And I’m joining the link up! 🙂
Amen Lori!
What an encouragement! I went over to read Angela’s post….and it’s worth every time spent visiting.
God bless you and your family