January began for us with a great retreat to pray, reflect and properly plan for 2021. The words “presence” and “deliver” came to us as we centered our retreat around Isaiah 61. Peony Market was birthed from this scripture. We want to stay true to the vision by offering quality products with unique beauty following the Isaiah passage. Through the gatherings and collaborating with Uncaged, Victoria”s Friends, House of Grace and others God leads us to, a portion of the proceeds will support these ministries. We will also support these ministries with prayer and with tangible ways to know that the women are seen and cared for by Peony Market. So, as you support us, you are part of the ministry of Isaiah 61.
“The Spirit of the Lord God Is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Isaiah 61:1
Isaiah 61 calls for us to be present with God… to be still and know that he is God. Filling us with His Spirit to enable us to go out to his people delivering the Gospel of love, hope and grace.
Being present, being still, asking God to fill us with His Spirit as we began our retreat… In His presence..
Be still and Know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations.” Psalm 46:10.
We began with a prayer walk seeking His face for our nation, ourselves, family and for our business. During our retreat, we asked God to lead us, fill us and show us what He wants this year to look like… As we were present with God, the words “presence” and “deliver” came to us as I mentioned earlier. In Isaiah, it says the Spirit is upon me because the Lord has anointed me…As believers in Jesus…this is our calling…. to be filled with His presence and be present with Him in order to fulfill our calling. Without the time spent with our God, we lack direction and His leading.
So, as we start this year being Present with God, we will overflow with His love and compassion to be present with others, giving them the good news of hope and love, binding up the broken hearted and proclaiming liberty to those who are captive physically, emotionally and spiritually. We long to be used for God, for His Kingdom and to truly help women be set free from human trafficking and other forms of brokenness.
Through our gatherings and support of Uncaged, House of Grace and Victoria’s Friends, we desire to deliver the hope of the Gospel. Through the scripture of Isaiah 61, we desire our products to reflect the good news. It is our mission to offer quality products with unique beauty following this passage. Here are some examples of how we are relating Isaiah 61 to our products to deliver hope, love, and grace, and for sharing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus.
Bind Broken Hearts… Cards, Vessels with flowers and plants
Open Prisons….. Key Necklace
Comfort Mourners.. Devotionals, Cozy Mugs, Candles.
Beautiful Headdress… Baby headbands
Oil of Gladness… Dry Brush and Oil, Lotions, Oil and Vinegar, Soaps, Candles
Garments of Praise… Blankets, Wraps, Baby Onesies
Oaks of Righteousness… Wooden Products, earrings, Bowls.. tree Art
Priests of the Lord…. Devotionals, Scripture Blocks, Jesus Storybook Bible
Food- Wealth of the Nations- Corporate gifts - Oil and Vinegar, Coffee, Tea, Wine and Dark Chocolates, Picnic Baskets, Cookbooks
Planting of the Lord… Vases, Planters, Gardening and Flower Books,
Bride’s Jewels… Jewelry
These products are some of our ideas for 2021.. So as they unfold, you will see them online and at the Spring Gathering in April. We are ready to begin the New Year by spending quality time with God in His presence so we can be present with you delivering the hope of the Gospel…
As we prepare and purchase products for our next gathering, pray for God’s leading…. we look forward to gathering this Spring!!
These scripture stones can be found online. Keep one located where you see it and pray to be Present with God in order to be Present with others, and to be a Deliverer of the Good News!
Love and Prayers,
Sharon