But, I got to go alone for this one. 

This time, I got to use my craft to capture another craft.

I got to ask the questions about this art.

And, now,
I was the one mesmerized by the skill and devotion to create one-of-a-kind knives for home and hobby.

As I watched this particular craftsman, bring the metal
to the heat and hammer it over and over again...

I began to imagine MY Master Craftsman.
He crafted me in my mother's womb and continues to craft and refine me for a life filled with beauty and purpose.

I bet there have been times where the "Master Craftsman"
has allowed you to go through the heat.
Hasn't there?

At times, Its been hot.. red hot.. painfully hot ..

Hasn't it?

There have been times when He has taken red-hot-moldable me,
and chosen to hammer out some things that were not serving me or others.

He does this to shape me into His beloved piece of art.

Sometimes, I fight it. 

Other times, in the midst of the heat and the hammering,
I've looked at My Heavenly Craftsman and saw
the most sincere love, devotion and dedication in His every move.

He has a passion for my good.

He desires to bring out the beauty that is under my hard layers.

He wants to help shape my life into a meaningful, purposeful and abundant life.

What about you?  Are you in a heated season?


Are you able to step back and see your Master Craftsman, your Creator, your Savior.. Jesus?
Do you know that He wants to craft all things together for YOUR good?


Do you feel hope for the deep and beautiful layer underneath
your restorable story?

Mark your calendars for The Restorable Retreat 2022 on February 25- 27th.

If you would like to learn more about the 2022 Restorable Retreat,
then be sure to sign up for my email newsletter (below.. "stay in touch"), and then check to make sure that "Jen@layeredphotography.com" is in your contacts list ... we wouldn't want my emails to go to your spam folder!