Ok, since I told you forever ago that there was exciting shop news, and then didn't say anything for a long time, I figured I can at least give you part of the fun right now. Yay!
So, here's what happened.
Lora and I were praying, asking the Lord what I could do in the handmade community to encourage and bless people, that would set me apart from other sellers. Then, as soon as I asked God, He whispered to me: "What have you lived and what do you know?" Confused. But I realized what He meant after only a moment.
I have lived through autism and I know Jesus.
But what does that have to do with Etsy?
Then I figured it out!
Moms need encouragement, and they need to know that God has a destiny for their little ones.
People love giving things to moms of kids with special needs; I think alot of time it's because they don't know how else to love and encourage them in that way.
But how does this play into crafting?
I think the Lord is giving me the ideas of items in this regard. Pillow covers with encouraging scriptures. Embroidered wall art with awesome and pretty pictures of things that will remind them that there's always hope.
Ya know, stuff like that.
So, I've got the ideas. Now I just need the time...
That's what's been taking so long for me to tell you! I wanted to have some of the things made before I launched the new 'line', but alas, it could be a while. I'm just happy now that I've got some clear direction.
Next on the agenda: A name for the new shop (because I'm hoping to open a separate Etsy shop for this!), a new header, and some specific ways in which I can encourage.
Here's where y'all come in.
Which scripture verses are most encouraging to you?
Which ones remind you that God is in control, created you for a purpose, and will never fail?
That you were meant for great things and He loves you?
Any name ideas for the new shop? I have a few that I'm throwing around but could always use some inspiration.
Hit me!
:)
3 comments:
Girls, that's a lovely idea. God has put me in a bible study where 4 out of 5 of us have kids with spectrum-y issues. So I'll ask there and get back to you.
I checked with a couple - so far we've got:
Yes! “Be careful. Continue strong in
the faith. Have courage and be
strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
“But Jesus said, „Let the little
children come to me. Don't stop
them, because the kingdom of
heaven belongs to people that are
like these children.‟”
Matthew 19:14
ERV
“My God is very rich with the glory of Christ Jesus. God will use his riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.”
Philippians 4:19
“But the Lord is faithful. He will give you strength and protect you from the Evil One (the devil).”
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But if any of you needs wisdom, then you should ask God for it. God is generous. He enjoys giving to all people. So God will give you wisdom.”
James 1:5
ERV
“Trust the Lord completely! Don‟t depend on your own knowledge. Think about God in all that you do. Then he will help you.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
“But the Helper will teach you everything. The Helper will cause you to remember all the things I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name.”
John 14:26
ERV
“Lord, you give true peace to people who depend on you, to people who trust you.”
Isaiah 26:3
“God heals their broken hearts and bandages their wounds. God counts the stars and knows the name of each and every one. Our Master is very great. He is very powerful. There is no limit to the things he knows.”
Psalm 147:3-5
“Give to other people, and you will receive. You will be given much.. It will be poured into your hands--more than you can hold. You will be given so much that it will spill into your lap. The way you give to other people is the way God will give to you."
Luke 6:38
"Come to me all you people that are tired and have heavy burdens. I will give you rest. Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will find rest for your souls. Yes, the work that I ask you to accept is easy. The burden I give you to carry is not heavy."
Matthew 11:28-30
“But the Lord said to me, „My grace (kindness) is enough for you. When you are weak, then my power is made perfect in you.‟ So I am very happy to boast about my weaknesses. Then Christ's power can live in me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“But people that trust the Lord become strong again like eagles that grow new feathers. These people run without becoming weak. These people walk without becoming tired.”
Isaiah 40:31
“When you talk, don't say any bad things. But say things that people need--things that will help other people become stronger. Then the things you say will help the people who listen to you.”
Ephesians 4:29
“God satisfies the thirsty soul. God fills the hungry soul with good things.”
Psalm 107:9
“Always remember these commands that I give you today. Be sure to teach them to your children. Talk about these commands when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“I say this because I know the plans that I have for you." This message is from the Lord. "I have good plans for you. I don't plan to hurt you.. I plan to give you hope and a good future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from a mother's body.”
Psalm 127:3
"If a person accepts children like these in my name, then that person is also accepting me. And if a person accepts me, then that person is also accepting the One (God) that sent me."
Mark 9:37
Yes! “Be careful. Continue strong in
the faith. Have courage and be
strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
“But Jesus said, „Let the little
children come to me. Don't stop
them, because the kingdom of
heaven belongs to people that are
like these children.‟”
Matthew 19:14
ERV
“My God is very rich with the glory of Christ Jesus. God will use his riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need.”
Philippians 4:19
“But the Lord is faithful. He will give you strength and protect you from the Evil One (the devil).”
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But if any of you needs wisdom, then you should ask God for it. God is generous. He enjoys giving to all people. So God will give you wisdom.”
James 1:5
ERV
“Trust the Lord completely! Don‟t depend on your own knowledge. Think about God in all that you do. Then he will help you.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
“But the Helper will teach you everything. The Helper will cause you to remember all the things I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name.”
John 14:26
ERV
“Lord, you give true peace to people who depend on you, to people who trust you.”
Isaiah 26:3
“God heals their broken hearts and bandages their wounds. God counts the stars and knows the name of each and every one. Our Master is very great. He is very powerful. There is no limit to the things he knows.”
Psalm 147:3-5
“Give to other people, and you will receive. You will be given much.. It will be poured into your hands--more than you can hold. You will be given so much that it will spill into your lap. The way you give to other people is the way God will give to you."
Luke 6:38
"Come to me all you people that are tired and have heavy burdens. I will give you rest. Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will find rest for your souls. Yes, the work that I ask you to accept is easy. The burden I give you to carry is not heavy."
Matthew 11:28-30
“But the Lord said to me, „My grace (kindness) is enough for you. When you are weak, then my power is made perfect in you.‟ So I am very happy to boast about my weaknesses. Then Christ's power can live in me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“But people that trust the Lord become strong again like eagles that grow new feathers. These people run without becoming weak. These people walk without becoming tired.”
Isaiah 40:31
“When you talk, don't say any bad things. But say things that people need--things that will help other people become stronger. Then the things you say will help the people who listen to you.”
Ephesians 4:29
“God satisfies the thirsty soul. God fills the hungry soul with good things.”
Psalm 107:9
“Always remember these commands that I give you today. Be sure to teach them to your children. Talk about these commands when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road. Talk about them when you lie down and when you get up.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“I say this because I know the plans that I have for you." This message is from the Lord. "I have good plans for you. I don't plan to hurt you.. I plan to give you hope and a good future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from a mother's body.”
Psalm 127:3
"If a person accepts children like these in my name, then that person is also accepting me. And if a person accepts me, then that person is also accepting the One (God) that sent me."
Mark 9:37
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