[Jody M]

Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. Isaiah 49:16
(A Daily Devotional )

As a giddy high school gal back in the 70's, I unashamedly rose to the ranks of a confirmed clotheshorse. One of my favorite fashions of the day included monogrammed sweaters like the ones Laverne DeFasio flaunted that bore the oversized initial "L" on the T.V. sitcom "Laverne and Shirley". I proudly owned about a dozen of these cardigans in a cascade of colors. Monogrammed apparel, in my egotistical world, shouted a certain air of distinction, class and typically was reserved for the well-to-do. Feelings of pride, ownership and entitlement washed over me as I wore these sweaters emblazoned with my personal intitials. They were "mine" alone and no one else could claim them.
The verse from Isaiah today tells me that I hold an esteemed place of highest honor and distinction in God's heart and wardrobe. He proudly engraved me on the palms of his hands for all to see. I bust my Father's buttons! He proclaims to the world that I am His cherished child, His prized possession! I'm adopted. Bought with a price, Jesus' precious blood. Oh my silly sweaters... How they pale in comparison to God's opinion of me!

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[LoveJosiah]

Awesome!!!

[Jody M]

Thanks Josiah and God's blessings to you!
Jody