“Before I was born the Lord called me, from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me: he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.” Isaiah 49:1-2
randomly, or not so randomly, i stumbled upon this verse today. so many pieces to unpack here for me. God called out to me from the beginning of time, asking ME to play the game. reminds me of playing the game Red Rover as a child- just hearing my name called made me feel so wanted and accepted. imagine hearing my name called out by God to be picked to play this game of life!
even further, he actually TALKS about me! He called me, breathed life into me, and then is so proud of me in my unfolding that he actually talks about me to others! the proudest papa, going around the town bragging about me- regardless of my mess ups and shortcomings. what an amazingly divine father!
he also made my words to carry weight. he has fashioned me with a strong and bold mouth- with an edge like a sword, to speak truth and bring light while slashing lies and breaking down walls. all the while, i am fully protected and provided for.
he hides me.
covers me in the shadow of both his hand and his wing. all evil is kept from me. my life is preserved by him, and the darkness cannot win with me. i shout a giant YES to believing and trusting in any and every new seemingly ‘impossible’ situation. i will be both delivered and honored through them.
aw! and then there is the polished arrow.
be still my heart, as he has fashioned me to perfection, polished and shiny, and hid me among the quiver. loved me too much to let me stay the same. saw potential i never saw in myself- all of the times i sold myself short of what i was meant to be! how i was made to soar! my purpose here on this planet! i simply couldn’t stay dull and unsharpened.
he protects me while he perfects me.
i am his secret weapon!
he waits for just the right time he sees fit, to pull me from that safe quiver, drawing me back with the skill of a master archer, and points me in the desired direction for the wonderful plan of my life. a mission that i alone can accomplished. each person has things they are made to do that NO one else can do. i am released with a sling shot power, soaring straight into the bulls eye.
every
single
time.
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