January 15, 2011

Songs Of Worship: Beautiful


Art By CaleJ At calej d' art
For a long time, God has been trying to show me just how much He loves me and how much I am worth to Him – not because of anything special I’ve done – but simply because I am His creation, His beloved, His child. It isn’t always easy to embrace that truth – I’ve had my share of life experiences that would seem to suggest otherwise. But each day, we have to choose whose voice we will listen to, whose word we will believe. Even when it's difficult, I choose to believe God and stand firm on the truth of His word.

Today, I’d like to share a special message written just for you.

God loves you!
You matter to Him.
You are the work of God’s mighty hand.
This month, I am meditating on Ephesians 2:10, which says:
We are God’s workmanship,
Created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
Which God prepared in advance for us to do.
In other words, you are God’s poema – His great creative masterpiece. You are not here by accident or chance. God created you with a unique purpose and plan for your life. God cares deeply for you. You are significant in God's eyes.

This week, in Thankful Thursday - Significance, Lynn shared a quote from Carolyn Curtis James's book, The Gospel Of Ruth, that really spoke to my heart:
A woman's high calling as God's image bearer renders her incapable of insignificance, no matter what has gone wrong in her life or how much she has lost. Even if her community shoves her aside, turns a deaf ear to the sound of her voice, or regards her as invisible – even if she is forced into a passive role in the community – she remains vital to God's purposes and is a solid contributor anyway. She simply cannot be stopped.




Today’s video, Beautiful by Mercy Me, echoes this message. I encourage you to embrace it and share it with those you love.
You’re beautiful.
You’re beautiful.
You are treasured.
You are sacred.
You are His.
Have a blessed week, dear friend.

For More Inspiration

Click for more songs and videos from the Songs Of Worship series at Create With Joy.

Click the links below for more inspiring posts and musical moments:

Thankful Thursdays
Faithful Fridays
Saturday Sampling
Then Sings My Soul Saturdays
This Week I'm Grateful For
Spiritual Sundays
Sunday Citar
Something Beautiful
Miscellany Monday
Motivational Mondays
Teaser Tuesdays
The Wednesday Window
Women In The Word
Finer Things Friday
Gratitude Friday
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21 comments:

  1. Janine Claire RobinsonJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    That is so beautiful and true. Oh how He loves us. I always stand amazed at His capacity to love so richly. He sees beyond what we see. He always sees the best, as you said ... He sees His masterpiece. The very thought is astounding. Thank you for this beautiful reminder today.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I found you via the Relax and Surf Blog Hop. I was interested because my name is Joy as well. Glad I stopped by. This is a beautiful post. I'm now following you.

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  3. LouiseJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Thank you for sharing this. I am struggling with my place in my community at present. The words you quote from The Gospel of Ruth are worth holding onto. This is what I am trying to do: hold on to my relationship with God which is not compromised because of his faithfulness. This is hard to remember when your community "shoves you aside", but so vital and hopeful.

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  4. Nikki (Sarah)January 16, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    awesome post...awesome video...

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  5. Veronica LeeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Love the post and video.

    Have a blessed Sunday!

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  6. Lisa GraceJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Great post; thanks for stopping by and linking up with Graceful Abandon and Faithful Fridays. Looking forward to peeking around!

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  7. JaneJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a great message! your post spoke to my heart,thanks so much,Blessings jane

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  8. MaxabellaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks for linking up with me. x

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  9. Karen FJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    I love that song!

    I am a new subscriber and GFC follower from Mailbox Monday ~ you can follow me back at http://www.avonbykaren.blogspot.com

    Thanks,
    Karen
    ~*~Mommy's Moments~*~

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Everything you wrote touched my heart. Have a blessed day.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I love this song! Thank you so much for stopping by and adding your yummy Soup recipe! Stop on by every friday and add your newest makings! I am now following you back!

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  12. septembermomJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What a beautiful gift to share with all of us. Thank you so much for the words and spirit of this post.

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  13. goneJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I am following you from Monday hops. Hope you can stop by, follow, and become a loyal reader.
    Blog looks great!
    Stay Fabulous
    Chara
    www.nothingbutfabulousity.com

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  14. CanadianmomJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog today and linking up to the "Motivational Monday Blog Hop"

    So glad you left a message to come over to your blog. Such a wonderful post! I just love it!!!!

    I also will be sharing this video with others!

    Thanks so much! God Bless!
    Jen

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  15. Rachel ReneeJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Thank you so much, Ramona. Your post today is so encouraging! <3

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  16. Praises from a Wife and Mommy!January 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    This was awesome! New Follower, hope you come check my blog out!

    Have a FANTASTIC Tuesday!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Hi, new follower here! Please follow back! Thanks.

    http://frugalfinally.blogspot.com/

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  18. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    What a beautiful post. It is a message we all need to hear.

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  19. Susan EvansJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    This video song was so wonderful, I got a lump in my throat. Beautiful...

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  20. CharlotteJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this encouraging post and beautiful video.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  21. caremikenluisaFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I (Luisa) was touched by your message in "Great is Thy Faithfulness". I immediately checked this blog to see your work. It is wonderfully good! Many are responding to you - not just Christians! Why? Because God is your inspiration.

    Friend, we wish to thank you, too, for joining us at "Write!" even to the extent of following us, too. We are following you now. We hope to enjoy a mutually beneficial friendship with you, much more, we belong to Jesus.

    God bless us always.

    Sincerely,
    Mike n Luisa
    "Write!"
    www.caremikenluisa.blogspot.com

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