“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

Harriet Powers (1837-1910) “the Mother of African American Quilting “

“One of the earliest documented African American quilt maker was Harriet Powers. Powers exhibited her quilts at local fairs and Harriet considered them to be art. Her subject matter was the Bible and reflected the first form of English literacy amongst African American slaves. Powers could not read nor write, but like other slaves, she was taught the stories of the Bible. In order to pass this information on and honor her new found faith, she quilted them.” -likeawhisper.wordpress.com

God used the artistic ability and strong perseverance of one young woman to spread His Word through quilts. Each piece connects to tell the story of His unconditional love and redemption for mankind. As born-again believers we are the workmanship of God. He is the Master Artist and connects the circumstances and events in our lives to become living testimonies of His goodness, mercy, and amazing grace!

Are there times in your life when you look back and wonder, am I walking in the will of God and giving all that I can for His glory? I am not sure about you but those aha moments send me to my knees in prayer to seek His will even more. God lovingly assures His beloved children that our steps are orchestrated by His divine will…even when we may not understand and reason that our present course of action appears illogical, Psalm 37:23 state “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.”

What a wonderful sense of peace that floods our souls to know that God has already planned our lives from start to finish; He knows our hearts and His loving-kindness guides us in the right paths. The apostle Paul in Ephesian 2:10 state “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10.” We belong to God fully and absolutely; He has made us into a new creation through Jesus Christ our Lord!

My friends we are works of art created by the Master Craftsmen and He will forever guide us with His grace; He is faithful towards us and never ceases to provide all that we need. Let our spirits find peace and comfort in the words of Isaiah 64:8 “But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”

Blessings and peace to all . . . give God the glory for His great mercy!