Perfectly Woven

Happy New Year! 2022 is here.. Are you ready to step into the New Year? New beginnings are always exciting for myself. New agendas, calendars with beautiful pictures; and freshening the desk by cleaning out the old. It feels so good to begin the year with a fresh start.

But you know, with God, it is a fresh start everyday. His mercies are new every morning. God’s mercies are new every day and he is full of grace and love. To know that God meets us where we are each day is a gift that is eternal.

“ The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “ therefore I will hope in him.”

Lamentations 3:22-24

God designed us and has created His own Masterpiece. He knitted us together in our Mothers’ wombs. He is the designer, having woven us into His story. Yes, we are in His story.

Your hands made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. Psalm 119:73 NASB

God being the designer, he has woven us in the story of now. So we have the opportunity to open our Bible and read the story that came before us. The Story of how God provided a rescue plan through His son, Jesus. A helpful resource to read is the book, Woven, by Angie Smith. Her book highlights important people and events. The book helps us see the whole picture. We are offering the book online; just click the picture below.

Let’s begin this year reading His word, receiving His mercy each day. Everyday is a day in His story…..enjoy it and relish His goodness.

Delighting in His Word,

Sharon

Prayer Box-The Power of Praying Parents

One of our core values for Peony Market is Strength. Strength means taking care of yourself mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. As believers in Christ, prayer is the beginning of a beautiful relationship with Christ. Prayer with God renews our mind, takes daily discipline, draws us in intimate relationship with Christ and keeps us dependent on God meeting our needs. Therefore, prayer with Christ interceding on our behalf strengthens our well being.

As moms, dads and grandparents we have the opportunity to stand in the gap for our children and grandchildren. As they may be new in their faith or not yet believers, we can read God’s word, pray, and sing to them. While we go through our day with children in our care, enjoy talking with them about God’s goodness. Look at nature, the clouds, flowers and describe how God created all of these things for us to enjoy and take care in appreciation for the earth.

Peony Market is featuring three products to strengthen our own faith as we read His word and pray for our cherished ones. The Jesus Storybook Bible, Praying for our Children, and The Prayer Box.. Each of these products can be bought online.

The Jesus Storybook Bible was introduced to me when I taught Kindergarten. I know that through prayer and reading this precious book many seeds were planted in my students’ hearts. The Jesus Storybook Bible highlights the main stories of the Old and New Testaments. The main theme is that God sent His Son to rescue His children from sin. I love the illustrations and the stories capture the children’s attention. As a class, we always prayed for one another and those on our hearts as well.

In Corin.3:6-8 it says, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according his labor.” We have the opportunity to co-labor with others and be rewarded in Heaven for sharing Christ.

Our Prayer Box has individual cards to write specific prayers for our children, grandchildren or for those you cherish. The book, Praying For your Children, can be a great resource to look up a specific scripture quickly. These tools equip us to be strong prayer warriors, releasing control to God. Prayer helps align our will with God’s will. As we become more disciplined with our prayer life we depend and trust in God and His sovereignty. We will see God’s faithfulness and prayers being answered with those we love.

Begin this school season with these special products to help you by praying intentionally and reading God’s word to those you cherish! Enjoy the rest of your summer with your family and friends!

Sharon🌿