Weekly Magazine | God's Fingerprints Everywhere
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Dear Friends,
Have you ever looked closely at something ordinary—a piece of wood, a patch of sky, or the work of your own hands—and sensed God’s fingerprints there? This week, we’re slowing down to notice the beauty and divine artistry woven through both creation and creativity. Whether in the sound of waves, the colors of a sunset, or the joy of making something new, God reveals His character in every detail. The Creator invites us not just to observe His handiwork, but to join Him in the act of creating—reflecting His image as we work, paint, write, build, and love.
May these reflections remind you that God’s fingerprints are everywhere: in the world around you and in the life He’s shaping within you.
Encouraging You in God’s Truth,
Where Do You See God? His Handiwork in All Things | Lisa Elliott
Lisa invites us to rediscover the wonder of God’s creation—both in nature and in the everyday miracles of life. When we pause to see and listen, we realize His presence has been with us all along, guiding, comforting, and restoring our souls.
Seeing God’s Creativity in the Work of Your Hands | Lisa J. Larsen
When Lisa and her husband began building homes together, each nail and beam became a window into God’s creativity. She reminds us that every act of craftsmanship—whether constructing, cooking, or caregiving—reflects the imagination of the Creator who formed us in His image.
Evidence of God’s Fingerprints — In the World and In You | Cherie Burbach
From the rhythm of the waves to the brushstrokes of an artist’s hand, Cherie explores how God leaves personal traces of His love in everything He makes. When we use our gifts, we not only reflect His beauty but also share His heart with others.
BONUS: Creating Alongside the Creator | Danae Templeton
In a distracted world, creativity becomes a sacred act of focus and presence. Danae explores “sub-creation”—the idea that every time we make something new, we join God in His ongoing creative work and find ourselves drawn deeper into His presence.
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Where Do You See God? His Handiwork in All Things
The Majesty of God in Psalm 8 and Isaiah 40.
By: Lisa Elliott
I’m an outdoorsy kind of girl from way back. There is something about being in the out of doors, in the beauty of God’s creation, that awakens my soul.
It was, in fact, at a summer camp when I had an encounter with the Living God I’ll never forget. That’s when He first invited me into a personal relationship with Him. Overwhelmed with the love of God, and being so profoundly stirred with such deep emotion, it physically brought me to my knees. Afterward, I went and laid down in an open field and gazed into the night sky with a heart full of praise. I couldn’t help myself.
It is a tragic day when we lose the wonder of it all. It happens. We grow accustomed to things around us to the degree they become commonplace. We lose sight of the blessings that surround us each and every day. We stop listening for the heartbeat of God. We stop watching for all the ways He’s working around us. We can be so inundated with noise and demands that we don’t pause to step outside our front door to feel the sun on our faces. But, if we would simply stop long enough to look, listen, and breathe it all in, we would see that His fingertips are everywhere.
