Faith Foundation #1 - We’re ALL Custom made
I want readers to know where I’m coming from. When I share stories of my own life and faith, I’d like to give everyone context. That’s why, for the next four weeks, I’ll be sharing what I believe the Bible says about Special Needs individuals, creation, healing, and marginalized groups.
Faith Foundation #1 - Every person is custom-made by the hand of God.
God is perfect. Nothing His hand has ever created is a mistake or accident. God created, knows, and loves every person, including those with disabilities.
Supporting Scripture
“He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.” Deuteronomy 32:4
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48
“The Lord said to him, ‘Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord?’” Exodus 4:11
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14
“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16
My Take
God created our daughter, Jude. Her genetic makeup (HUWE-1 rare genetic mutation) is not a mistake. It’s part of who she is, like her eye color, freckles, and personality. I still don’t understand why she was created that way. Sometimes, faith and doubt coexist in my head. But the Biblical truth is that she was created, and she is not a mistake.
Sometimes, it’s hard for me not to want to fix Jude. I wanted to do the right things and quickly turn her situation around. That’s how so much of my life has worked - do the work and then get the reward. But this one is entirely out of my control. Because I’m not Jude’s creator - God is.
God, help me understand and accept that you’re in control. Your ways are above my ways, and even though I don’t understand them, you’re still perfect in everything that you do. As I struggle with pride, doubt, and fear, change my heart. Amen.