Psalm 139:13-14

"For you created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Psalm 139:13-14 NIV

The inspiration for my book came from this bible scripture. (You'll find the reference on the back cover surrounded by little pink hearts.) I was at a summer bible study with some friends and we were talking about how fun it must be for God to create people. We were imagining His artistry as he chose deep auburn hair for one and buttery yellow for another; aqua eyes for one and deep chocolate for another. I thought about that all the way home that night and my heart ached as I thought of all the angst we inflict upon ourselves because we don't look the way we think we should. If we could just completely grasp that we are already perfect in the sight of God, designed exactly how he wanted us, what deep rooted security that would bring us.

I sat at my computer that night and started typing the manuscript for what would become "God Made Wonderful Me!" You'll notice as you flip through the pages that the children are all different shapes, sizes and shades of color, but in the end, a "loving heart" is what they all have in common. It is the prayer of my heart that every child (and grown-up) will truly know what a wonderful gift they are to this world.

Be blessed today!