Maybe one of the most beautiful and affirming passages in the Bible are words written by David in  Psalm 139: “My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all are written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.” (Psalm 139:15-16). Whenever we wonder what we’re doing with our lives or when we’re wading through a new difficulty, we can know that we were lovingly created on purpose by God to live out a purpose that it could take us our whole lives to discover. Even when our lives seem to be in shambles, we can live in the truth that we’re made by Him for so much more, and He is constantly pointing us toward our ultimate destiny. GRAMMY winning gospel artist Erica Campbell had success from an early age as a singer, but still struggled with whether or not she was enough to carry out God’s purpose. Writer and mother of six Crystal Paine shares how a difficult period of her life influenced how she guides others to make order of their similarly messy lives.



Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview:  Emily Chang

Upcoming interview:  James Patterson

 Psalm 139:15-16 NIV



Erica Campbell

 Evangelistic Church of God in Christ

Columbia Records

“A Little More Jesus”

“Positive”



Crystal Paine

MoneySavingMom.com

 IVF

 foster parents

DCS [Department of Children’s Services]

reunification

 The Time-Saving Mom



Interview Quotes:

“A lot of times when God gives you something amazing, the work is the tough part, but the work is where you learn who you are. The work is where you learn who God is, your ability to endure.” - Erica Campbell

“Once I learned to accept who I am and make the best of who I am and what I am, He gave me everything I need to be everything I need.” - Erica Campbell

“There is no error in His creation. And then also there's no error in you. If He didn't make a mistake, then I can't be a mistake. If He knows what He's doing and He's an intentional God, then there's not something I'm missing. I don't have to take something away to be what He wants me to be. It's all inside.” - Erica Campbell

“God was allowing me to learn how to stand on my own two feet.” - Erica Campbell

“When I am worrying, when I am feeling stressed, when I am feeling frustrated, it's usually an indication that I'm not resting in the Lord, that I'm trying to micromanage and control my life on my own instead of recognizing how much I have been given in Jesus.” - Crystal Paine

“I want to live from a posture of prayer, of understanding that all I have and all I am is because of Jesus and leaning on Him and relying upon Him and looking to Him and recognizing that I cannot do this life well in my own strength.” - Crystal Paine

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Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C

Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj

Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u

What’s Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj

Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY

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Maybe one of the most beautiful and affirming passages in the Bible are words written by David in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139&version=NIV"> Psalm 139</a>: “My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all are written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.” (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139%3A15-16&version=NIV">Psalm 139:15-16</a>). Whenever we wonder what we’re doing with our lives or when we’re wading through a new difficulty, we can know that we were lovingly created on purpose by God to live out a purpose that it could take us our whole lives to discover. Even when our lives seem to be in shambles, we can live in the truth that we’re made by Him for so much more, and He is constantly pointing us toward our ultimate destiny. <a href="https://www.grammy.com/artists/erica-campbell/2309">GRAMMY winning gospel artist Erica Campbell</a> had success from an early age as a singer, but still struggled with whether or not she was enough to carry out God’s purpose. <a href="https://moneysavingmom.com/">Writer and mother of six Crystal Paine</a> shares how a difficult period of her life influenced how she guides others to make order of their similarly messy lives.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/">Jesus Calling Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/">Jesus Calling</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-always/">Jesus Always</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-listens/">Jesus Listens</a> Past interview: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/take-a-step-of-faith-toward-your-purpose-emily-chang-jodi-stuber/"> Emily Chang</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.jamespatterson.com/landing-page/james-patterson-home/"> James Patterson</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139%3A15-16&version=NIV"> Psalm 139:15-16 NIV</a>   <a href="https://www.grammy.com/artists/erica-campbell/2309">Erica Campbell</a> <a href="https://churchesinusa.com/church/evangelistic_church_of_god_in_christ/113534758679850/?lang=en"> Evangelistic Church of God in Christ</a>  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/12Kgt2eahvxNWhD5PnSUde">Columbia Records</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irPaLTaaITc">“A Little More Jesus”</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/46CCmeVLrgc6MnyVpVMOzp">“Positive”</a>   <a href="https://moneysavingmom.com/">Crystal Paine</a>  <a href="https://moneysavingmom.com/">MoneySavingMom.com</a> <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716"> IVF</a> <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/outofhome/foster-care/fam-foster/licensing/"> foster parents</a> <a href="https://www.tn.gov/dcs.html">DCS [Department of Children’s Services]</a>  <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reunification/">reunification</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Time-Saving-Mom-Juggle-Accomplish-Matters/dp/0764237241"> The Time-Saving Mom</a>   Interview Quotes: “A lot of times when God gives you something amazing, the work is the tough part, but the work is where you learn who you are. The work is where you learn who God is, your ability to endure.” - Erica Campbell “Once I learned to accept who I am and make the best of who I am and what I am, He gave me everything I need to be everything I need.” - Erica Campbell “There is no error in His creation. And then also there's no error in you. If He didn't make a mistake, then I can't be a mistake. If He knows what He's doing and He's an intentional God, then there's not something I'm missing. I don't have to take something away to be what He wants me to be. It's all inside.” - Erica Campbell “God was allowing me to learn how to stand on my own two feet.” - Erica Campbell “When I am worrying, when I am feeling stressed, when I am feeling frustrated, it's usually an indication that I'm not resting in the Lord, that I'm trying to micromanage and control my life on my own instead of recognizing how much I have been given in Jesus.” - Crystal Paine “I want to live from a posture of prayer, of understanding that all I have and all I am is because of Jesus and leaning on Him and relying upon Him and looking to Him and recognizing that I cannot do this life well in my own strength.” - Crystal Paine ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7">https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7</a>  Bonus Podcasts:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw">https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw</a>  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  <a href="https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C">https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C</a>  Peace for Everyday Life:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj">https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj</a>  Peace in Uncertain Times:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u">https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u</a>  What’s Good?     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj">https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj</a>  Enneagram:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY">https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY</a>  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jesus_Calling">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Jesus_Calling/?eq=jesus%20calling&etslf=5858"> Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/">Website</a>

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Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling

Maybe one of the most beautiful and affirming passages in the Bible are words written by David in : “My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance,...

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