#wonderfullymade

[lordmade-blog]

"When you look in the mirror smile...that's GOD's creativity you're looking at!"

[justbreatheincsblog]

DESIGNER LABELED Created by God…for God. You are valuable AND the reason is that God created YOU. You can judge a product’s worth and value by looking at the one who made it.  Take a look at your label found in Psalm 139:13 (NIV), “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.” So, JUST BREATHE. God knows you, loves you, and is for you. And that is all you need to face whatever life brings your way. Created by God…for God. Wow!  #designeroriginal#loved#favored#adored#adorned#brave#strong#powerful#justlikemyFATHERGOD#caredfor#wonderfullymade#justbreathe https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLFqLpuhNT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[treeoflifeblog]

A Faith Based Approach to Birth

The Systemic Erosion of Faith

The norms of our culture have systematically pulled wool over the eyes of Christ followers. Christ is no longer our all/everything but rather He has become a welcome appendage to the “wise” institutions of modern life.

Sure Christ is our healer but you must have health insurance and see a doctor regularly! 

Sure Christ is our rabbi but you must attend a university!

Sure Christ is a knowledgeable God but I’d be a fool not to listen to doctors and scientists first!

Sure Christ created me and birth to work pretty well but I need a hospital and pharmakeia just in case!

We have opened the door to idolatry in every aspect of our lives for so long that it has become normalized, beyond that, it has become unthinkable heresy to rely solely on our Savior. In writing this I question whether we are faithful at all or have rather become pagans ourselves. This idolatry has crept in in the name of science and the “doctrines and commandments of men”. 

Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ‘These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ” Matthew 15:7-9

The more we have put our faith in the doctrines of men —> the more our faith has been eroded in Christ —> the more our human knowledge has failed us —> the more we have blamed Him for our faithlessness! 

Faith precedes works, spiritual vision precedes physical manifestation. Humanity will not witness the Holy Spirit move on earth until it faithfully recognizes its presence, power, and preeminence. We’ve put all our eggs in the matrix’s basket, of course miracles and healings are few and far between. To our detriment, we’ve chosen to trust our own limited human power instead of the unlimited power and authority of Jesus Christ. 

The Scales Are Falling

In light of the events of 2020 it is clear we’re in the midst of an awakening, not a new age enlightenment but a damascus-road-scales-falling-from-our-eyes awakening in which the commonly accepted approaches to health and well being of our human vessels are being called into question. Gratefully birth is included in this reevaluation. I propose that ‘new paradigm birth’ be like that of Peter’s water walk: “And when Peter came down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus”.  What could birth be if women stepped out in faith trusting Christ to catch them? 

Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve

“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Luke 16:13

For so long we have deluded ourselves into believing that we can serve two masters, that we can serve God and men, The Truth and “science”, but “science” has been systematically bought and twisted. Gratefully, those who serve God and Truth are not at a loss for He is the author of true science. There is no knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and healing in the world apart from their source and, by the grace of God, our eyes have been opened to the pervasive and harmful counterfeit knowledge of our adversary.

All true science comes from God our creator. He created everything observable and unobservable, He created us, He created birth, if there is anyone we can trust our births to it’s undoubtedly Him. I believe that “science” (including modern obstetrics) as we tend to think of it has become corrupted, it has become a false religion. In the beginning Eve put her faith in “science”, in the tree of knowledge, (the word knowledge comes from the greek word ‘gnosis’) this knowledge was a false light leading to spiritual and physical death. Today we commit the same sin when we put our faith in fallible human knowledge instead of our Creator.  

2 Timothy describes those who are “always learning and never able to come to a knowledge of the truth”  How could anyone come to a knowledge of the truth while denying its source? This verse describes the state of our medical systems today. The ways in which we’ve commonly addressed issues pertaining to our corporeal bodies have strayed far from the truth and devolved into absurdity as exemplified by the fact that now upwards 30% of births end in Cesarean sections (Some hospitals have a 70% Cesarean rate) despite the fact that birth is a bodily function as inevitable as pooping. 

Choosing Faith Over Fear

The truth is simple, the truth is accessible to everyone, the truth is a free gift. Therefore it will certainly not be found in a place which thrives by obscuring, gatekeeping, and charging for knowledge! The true, sacred, simplicity of birth cannot be supported by modern obstetrics which is rooted in the fallibility of God and His creation. It will only be realized when wholehearted faith and trust is placed in The Great Physician Himself. 

Ultimately your birth choices come down to whether you trust God/insource or Men/outsource. The world has been systematically programming women with fear surrounding their bodies and birth for centuries and it takes conscious reprogramming on your part to rebuke the fear and literally cast it out like a spirit! 

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18

Your fear is a byproduct of your belief that God is not really good and loving, if you believe that you’re believing the report of your adversary the devil. This is the same fear seeded in Eve in the garden when she believed that God was holding out on her but fear is a liar. Whose report will you believe?!

He (Satan) was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. John 8:44

In Closing 

Faith without works is dead. Many christians will say they believe in Jesus, they’ll say He’s a good, loving God, and that they are “wonderfully made” but in a practical situation like birth they will (perhaps fearfully) choose to birth in an Apollonian temple AKA a hospital, with strangers, and pharmaceuticals. Denying themselves the opportunity to have to have a faith building encounter with their creator through birth. Thus the fullness of their faith will not manifest into action. 

Clearly I’ve approached this topic from an extremely specific and spiritual point of view. Although I'm primarily writing to fellow believers I’m sure this may come across as baffling or offensive to non believers and believers alike. Take it or leave it. The birth world is inundated with all kinds of practical, fleshly advice but I maintain that all the birth education in the world is a bandaid for the gaping void of understanding women face spiritually. I believe the daughters of God are on the cusp of a paradigm shift toward a spiritual life that defies worldly wisdom and understanding. We just have to step out of our comfort zone to realize it.

“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” Roman 8:5-8

I pray that you take a faith based approach to your birth and that the perspective presented here strengthens your faith. No matter what path you choose for your birth let it be sprinkled with grace and the peace of surrender to a loving Father.

Be Blessed, Mary Ann

[yoga--faith]

New backpack - these things are difficult for me, I get attached to something that travels with me - but she’s cute, small and unbelievably PINK 💕 my shoes too? Who am I ?? I never wanted to be a girl. I hated pink. Most my friends were boys…so I’m proud of my journey and embracing who God made me to be. Fully female 💕 #travelingYogi #yogafaith #pink #her #she #wonderfullymade #accept #embrace #embody #thankyouLord for making #me #grateful (at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5tbLSJ1UR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[waggishcomics]

Wonderfully Made Part 9 is up! Check it out below. #Waggish #wonderfullymade

[lana-nfornah98]

#shorts💘leeminho💘wonderfullymade💘🩵💘

[poplc]

Especially for teen girls (12-17)! ⁠ ⁠ If your daughter could benefit from learning about who she is and how to connect to others, we would love to have her join us at the WONDERFULLY MADE Camp! This camp is designed to help your teen girl find her worth, discover where her worth comes from, and see the value in who God made her to be.⁠ ⁠ 📅 July 25-29⁠ ⏰ 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm⁠ 📍 Rooms 212 & 214⁠ ⁠ #poplctx #wonderfullymade #selfworth #christiancamp https://instagr.am/p/CgR7_LUuI7L/

[singletonnewman]

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[theofficialradioguardian]

When they start spewing their negativity towards you..remember their opinions aren’t facts... #radio #youreworthit #youareenough #youcandoit #believeinyourself #youareworthy #wonderfullymade #youarebeautiful #keepgoing #keepsmiling #keepmovingforward #believer #media #encouragement #socialmedia #dreambig #toronto #dreamscometrueinToronto https://www.instagram.com/p/CMqYyfxpz-J/?igshid=v8m96l9i77ph

[christianandnerdy]

Up beat praise song #Repost @nikkinjoi ・・・ "New Song" was the very first song recorded when I started the process of my debut album, "All Jesus." Crazy fact: We almost completely scrapped the song but ended up re-recording and decided to keep it on the album. To my surprise, this song has had the most streams and purchases so far!!! The least expected one...The one that was almost thrown away with. Ain't that just like God? 😉 You better not give up or let anyone make you feel less than! You are worthy and although others may underestimate, misunderstand and not see your value, God sees You and His thoughts toward you outnumber the grains of sand... #Precious #Worthy #ToDieFor #JesusAdoresYou #LoverOfMySoul #BeautyFromAshes #AllJesus #ImYours #Njoi #DaddysGirl #NewSong #WonderfullyMade. I could never forget the genius behind the production of this song: Shout out to @koopsta13 & @jahrockn 🔥 Link in bio 🎵 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEyAqrJ40N/?igshid=usn858ejh84n

[thankyou-g]

Ephesians 2:10 ESV

[alifeleadsimply]

Your body was beautifully and wonderfully made with the ability to defend itself against most internal and external attacks. When your body senses something is wrong, i.e. that it is under attack, then inflammation is the body’s response to counter these attacks. Experiencing inflammation every now and again is not only normal, but perfectly healthy as well. We need inflammation to protect us from more serious threats to our health. The problem comes in when you experience the inflammation for extended periods of time, or very regularly, without being triggered by a specific attacker. When this happens, inflammation stops being a protector and starts being something that we need protecting from. Most of our modern diseases have links to chronic inflammation. Luckily we can decrease our body’s inflammatory response by feeding it the right things, and food is at the top of that list. By eating the right foods you may be able to reduce your risk of illness associated with inflammation, by reducing the inflammation. New post on the blog! Link in bio #newpost #inflammation #foodismedicine #healyourself #sugarisbad #eatright #eatrealfood #arthritis #fibro #wonderfullymade #pain #ipreview via @preview.app (at Pretoria, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0YlbHkJfnM/?igshid=1t14xqvonxxdx

[lawofmuzic]

You wanna see God's greatest work? Look in the mirror 😉 ✝ ✝ ✝ "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalms 139:14 KJV ✝ ✝ ✝ "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's." Exodus 20:17 KJV ✝ ✝ ✝ #LaundryLessons #Laundromat #Covet #Gifts #Blessings #Jealousy #Admiration #Personality #SetApart #Workmanship #WonderfullyMade #GodsImage #ChristLife https://www.instagram.com/p/By_1NKYpt6k/?igshid=kzqve0mglni8

[yeythanks]

whenever i draw, i remember how detailed and careful he is when he makes us. so please stop criticizing how u look. u are fearfully & wonderfully made 🙂

[waggishcomics]

Wonderfully Made Part 6 is up! #Wonderfullymade #Waggish

Check it out here or in the link below.

[phashyo]

Me I will show this freshness to proof that the Lord has been so good to 🇵​🇭​🇦​🇸​🇭​🇾​🇴​ 🇵​🇪​🇵​🇺​🇸​🇮💯🔥📶 #WonderfullyMade #PHASHYO #PEPUSI #EXPENSIVE #PePuCEO #cute #happy #me #selfie #instagood #instalike #summer #smile #friends (at Lagos State) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIvjhwnUkv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c7lgssynhhyc