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“I AM Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”
Published by Angela | Filed under Identity in Christ, Self-Worth
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 I AM Wonderful – I know that very well.
At one time this verse had been used so much that no longer had any affect upon me. I thought this was true for others but felt like God must have been distracted at some point in the shaping process. Maybe He received a 911 call or Gabriel had text messaged him about a new arrival. In any case, it didn’t seem to apply to me. But upon checking dictionary.com and various translations for the meaning of the words became a personal message for me. In awe and reverence I AM made.The manner in which I AM made inspires awe and wonder.With excellence I AM madeI AM Marvelously made.I Am a Great creation.I Am an Astonishing creation.I AM an Amazing creation.I Am an extremely well made creation.
“Body and soul, I am marvelously made! (The Message)
Here the translator becomes more specific. I am a body and a soul and each is marvelously made. Well, that’s interesting. Most of us do not like our bodies, must less accept them, so it’s not likely that we would consider our bodies as marvelous. Then there’s the mention of our soul being marvelous. Hmm…many of So how could we consider our bodies and souls as incredible, superb and extraordinary? Only by faith in the Word of God! My thoughts are not His thoughts, my estimations are not his estimations, etc. So submitting my opinion to the opinion of my maker-creator seems necessary.
Keeping that in mind I AM . . . Marvelously made!
My Body is incredible! My Soul is superb!
I AM extraordinary!
I AM fearfully and wonderfully made! I know that quite well, now.
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:23 am
During these last three days, I have come to a deeper understanding of myself, my husband, and my marriage. As he and I have opposite personalities, our marriage has had its share of misunderstandings. And, because of these misunderstandings, I have prayed and prayed for God to do something, anything, with that man I married!! But, as I have been learning, I need to change me and to let God have access to me, which includes my mind, my emotions, and my talents-all these things are fiercely guarded. While I’ve been waiting for God to do something, and it seems He is running a bit late, I realized God can’t get through the security guard I have at the door. So, I deny God access to those things He gave me but then wonder why I can’t find Him. This idea became crystal clear to me with the orchestra simile. As a musician, I quit playing my clarinet due to an illness/injury and was then mad at God that I couldnt’ play any longer. As Angela was pointing out last night, I am hiding my talent from God, denying its use for Him, because I want to play on my terms: a judge, a competition, an audience, a trophy. It never occured to me that God might just want to hear me play, like I want to hear my children play. I don’t care that they don’t play arpeggios or know concert scales. I just enjoy listening to them. I’ve been caught up with what can God do with and why would He want these damaged goods, on many levels, instead of this is what I CAN do to bring pleasure to my Father in heaven. So, I can get out my instrument and play and not think of whether it’s competition quality but to enjoy the instrument, which is like the air I breathe, and to enjoy thinking of what pleasure it may bring to God, what an intriguing thought. I can relax and enjoy my marriage and not compare to all my friends’ marriages because my husband is the calming, peaceful complement to my impulisve, busy personality. The French horn to my trumpet.
August 2nd, 2007 at 10:48 am
Seems like you’ve had a real “aha” moment this week on a few levels - yourself, your marriage and your talent. Not only can you get that clarinet out and play to bring pleasure to God you can allow your life to be played like a trumpet bringing pleasure to God and your family. I know you are a teacher and understand the pleasure you feel when a student has an “aha” moment. Thanks for sharing yours with me. Keep relaxing, blending, adjusting,complimenting, completing, surrendering, and honoring God with your offering. He’s oohing and ahhing in heaven.
August 3rd, 2007 at 8:22 am
I also really like your concept of taking charge on one’s attitude while being respectful of another’s, which brings me to a funny story. Jeff and I had talked of buying a new car; well, he talked; I just wanted to go get it. After listening to him go on and on and on about gas prices, payments, options, and this minutia, I went and brought it home Tuesday, which is why we were late. I thought he was all finished talking and thinking (trying to be considerate of his melancholy/phelgmatic brain), but he wasn’t. It all worked out though, and I have my new minivan (aka losercruiser). To help change my talent attitude, I’ve ordered contemporary Christian music online. At home now, U just have my etudes, audition, and competition pieces which throw me back into impressing others not pleasing God. I am eagerly looking forward to their arrival.Thanks so much for this class and all that you do. I’ve been to several churches in my life and this is the only one that acutally helps and instructs people on how to cultivate a relationship with God and that wants people to just fall in love with Him.
August 3rd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Being a phlegmatic, I am drawn and take notice of anything that mentions or denotes respect. I like the words you chose to get across the scripture to us,
“In awe and reverence I am made”. That makes my inception much more meaningful and a level of signicance. We phlegmatics just want to be valued you know.
August 3rd, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Michelle,
It sounds like you’re making progress. Listening to your husband and ordering music to just enjoy playing your clarinet are two very good baby steps. Keep on walking it out and before you know it there will be visible and tangible differences in you and your relationships — especially with God. I know you’re going to give Him pleasure. Thanks for sharing — Angela
August 3rd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Dianne,
Wasn’t it nice of God to think of every personality when the Word was written. I guess you can add I AM RESPECTED to your I AM list.