Purpose

This is a picture of the tattoo I would very much enjoy. I was told that I should blog about why I want a tattoo instead of actually getting one. So here we go:

I have multiple reasons why I want this particular tattoo.

First
Luke 12:6-7 says: "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." This, to me, is a sign of worth and beauty. My whole life I have struggled with this concept because of different influences that I just can't get away from in today's society. I'm constantly told by commercials, billboards, peers, and other unreliable resources how to dress, wear makeup, wear my hair, what looks good, and what doesn't. I do feel like I've been taken away from that mode of thinking more now that God has me serving teenage students. He uses me to tell them of how much they are worth and, in turn, He reminds me how precious I am as well. So that's the first meaning to me: Worth and beauty.

Second
The picture of this bird reminds me of a liberating freedom because of the grace and fluency of the drawing. My freedom is found when I belong to Jesus. When I depend on Him with my heart, mind, body, and soul, I am free. Yet again, this brings me back to my first point: I don't have to worry about anything when I fall deep into His loving grasp. He has a tight hold on me and will not let me fall. I want to be free to fly in His arms.

Third
I had a miscarriage four years ago at the end of September. We didn't know if it was a boy or girl yet, but if it was going to be a girl, I wanted to name her Ellyana Grace and we would call her Elly for short. I don't talk about this much because it seemed like it was just a freak accident. But now that I know what the problem is (after four years), it seems easier to talk about. I have debated getting the tattoo on my shoulder and having the nose point slightly upward to represent her flying towards the sky. I know that God has the child I lost safe with Him and I look forward to meeting him/her someday.

Well, there it is. I've written out my thoughts on the reasoning behind it. Really, it's for me more than anything. Let me know what you think.

Elaina

And here it is! :)