My cousin sent me this in an email. I’d read it before, but when I read it this morning it sunk into a place in my heart that needed to smile and be reminded that I have great worth because I am wonderfully made, and so are you!
By the time the Lord made woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime.
An angel appeared and said,
“Why are you spending so much time on this one?”
And the Lord answered, “Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart… and she will do everything with only two hands.”
The angel was astounded at the requirements.
“Only two hands!? No way!
And that’s just on the standard model?
That’s too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish.”
“But I won’t, ” the Lord protested.
“I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18-hour days.”
The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
“But you have made her so soft, Lord.”
“She is soft,” the Lord agreed,
“but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.”
“Will she be able to think?”, asked the angel.
The Lord replied,
“Not only will she be able to think,
she will be able to reason and negotiate.”
The angel then noticed something,
and reaching out, touched the woman’s cheek.
“Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.”
“That’s not a leak,”
the Lord corrected,
“that’s a tear!”
“What’s the tear for?” the angel asked.
The Lord said, “The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride.”
The angel was impressed.
“You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing.”
And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don’t take “no” for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They’ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give
However, if there is one tiny flaw in women, it’s that they forget their worth.
I don’t know why I felt like God wanted me to share this, but I did. My prayer is that YOU will remember your worth today!
No matter how unseen you feel at times, you are not hidden. You are uniquely crafted by God’s very own hands and you matter! You have been carved out for a purpose that only you can fulfill. You are wonderfully made because you are God’s work, His masterpiece created in Christ to fulfill the plans He has for you today!
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Hi Renee,
I took your survey. I really look forward to your book.
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Hi Renee,
I completed the survey and it’s made me realize..I doubt more than I thought!
Thanks for the encouraging words!
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I entered for the free book, I want it for my sister who struggles with shame and guilt and a past filled with abuse. Thanks
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Hi.. I did finished the survey. The book would be really helpful, thanks for giving a few away.
God bless!
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I would love to able to overcome my doubts, and an to be able to raise my daughter up right. I’m a single parent, and its very hard.
I agree with your survey doubt/fear keeps us from lots and destroys a lot in our life or what could have been in our lives if we allow it. The only thing i did not fully agree with is the statement that it promises to (transform?) you cant make a promise like that when it comes down to the individual wanting this to change. A book will not simply change a persons doubt it can help endlessly but it comes down to that person and God.
Hi Renee,
Just wanted to thank you for the sweet comments, emails and prayers. They are helping to sustain us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers as well.
Sweet blessings,
Pearls
I have seen this before, but not for years. And it’s come at a great time. Lately I have been seeing only the “outside of me”, which is a bit larger than I would like, so this was a very good reminder that there is more to me than my appearance. Thanks for sharing Renee.
Thank you so much! I needed that today. : )