Kara & Darren, creators of Gracelets and the Warrior Line. We want you to know what Gracelets really are. If you gave or received Gracelets this year, we want you to know what you really gave or received! First, Gracelets always begin with scripture! We co-create with the creator himself to tangibly express His love and word through jewelry! We then collect our gems and crystals from all over the world to create the most beautiful representation of each scripture we can! Some products take weeks, others may take months such as the scripture bracelets allowing us to release only one new Gracelet a year. And because each piece is handmade, we can literally touch EVERY piece and pray over it. That's thousands of pieces of jewelry a year anointed with prayer, scattered like seeds all over the world! We believe His word never comes back void! Then, we pray over each order as we package it up for shipment. What do we pray? We pray lots of things! Because Gracelets are on 5 continents, we pray for a geological drop of Heaven, much like a stone thrown in water and a ripple effect around it. We pray that our jewelry is a deposit of Heaven in that home, town, region, state, or continent to increase the kingdom of God in that area. We pray that the man or woman who wears it is empowered to share its truth with many. We pray there are salvations through our jewelry! But most of all, we ask God himself to anoint each piece with His presence. We pray for the renewal of minds and identity upgrades to better understand who He really is and who we really are as sons and daughters of the most high King, co-heirs with Jesus! Oh if we reeeallly knew who we were! We pray for equipping to reach the fullness of your destiny and for upgrades of His fruit and the gifts of the Spirit in your life and in your bloodline. Sometimes we pray for healing, restored marriages, creative miracles in wombs and for revival to break out in families, churches and cities! And lately, I (Kara) have been praying that each piece is a conduit to an encounter with the living God! I believe that a man with an argument about God has nothing against a man with an experience! I pray you truly experience Him and that you don't just know about Him, but truly KNOW HIM! He's full of joy over you, for you. He loves you unfailingly. Even if you fail! His love never fails. And we pray that every dollar we donate is multiplied to rescue and restore women from sex trafficking. So if you gave or received Gracelets this year, this is what you gave. We are believing our prayers over you and your loved ones will not come back void and God will accomplish mighty things beyond all you could ask or imagine. Why? Because YOU are His beloved! Happy New Year!
We pray an abundance of His very best for you in 2023! "Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.” Rev 2:17 NIV What's YOUR new name? One night years ago, I dragged myself to church needing His love and encouragement. During worship, I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was the pastor's wife and she said to me "Kara, God has a new name for you." "What is it?" I asked. She replied "I don't know, you have to ask Him." I was just learning to 'talk' to God in a personal way and desperately needed to know who HE said I was, what HE had for me in life and if He was really right there with me. I continued worshipping for a while, afraid to ask because I didn't want to risk not hearing from Him and feeling more discouraged. Finally, I risked that deferred hope and said "Ok, God, what is my new name?" "Shell - pah" It wasn't audible, but an impression. "What? What is that? Am I hearing you correctly." "Shell - pah" I took out my phone and googled it. Shilpa, pronounced 'shelpah' is a well-proportioned stone. It is a feminine name meaning a work of art. As a jewelry designer, I work with gemstones all day long! sighhhhhh I am who God says I am. And so are you. So, who does HE say you are? I pray you hear Him well all the days of your life! Love, Kara And, just for fun, here's a great question to ask the God who is crazy in love with you: "God, what's your favorite thing about me?" Victorious White Stone Bracelets
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"Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.” Rev 2:17 NIV
Jesus has a victorious new name for you! The giving of new names is not uncommon in the Bible: for example, Abraham, Sarah, Israel, Peter. The new name expressed the step which had been taken into a higher, truer life, and the change of heart and the elevation of character consequent upon it. What have you overcome? This stone is a reward for your faithfulness. Here on earth, our faith has been tested but in Heaven it will have been proven, and written on this stone will be your new name reflecting the battles you have overcome. Only you and Jesus know the depth of what you have endured and you will identify with this new name as the ultimate symbol of victory and transformation! A White Stone Stones were used in the court system to cast a vote and a white stone was a vote of acquittal. Through Jesus, you have not only been acquitted but you are victorious! You will be mesmerized by the way this genuine white stone reflects light! 99.9% fine silver with anti-tarnish coating. Adjustable, satin-soft and comfortable and SO cute layered with other jewelry or all together. Bracelet measures from 5.5 to 9.5 inches when fully extended. Choose From: Mint Lavender Pink Silver More about the white stone in Revelation 2:17: The Greek word used here is 'Leukos'- "brilliant from whiteness, (dazzling) white”. Scholars believe it is possible that this stone shines brightly from within ie a glowing stone. Jewish tradition has held that precious stones also fell from heaven with the manna. The shining white stone is to be prized as a victor’s reward. And every believer is a living stone! Comes in an elegant gift bag with a beautiful scripture card. References: TPT Study Bible Notes and Ellicott's Commentary What's the truth about Angels? Angels are mentioned from Genesis to Revelation 273 times. Do you sometimes feel you are fighting alone? There are many stories about angels in the bible but my favorite scripture tells us that the Lord gives His angels orders concerning us (Ps. 91:11). This truth means that not only are we covered by the blood of Jesus and indwelled by the Holy Spirit, but we have angels guarding and protecting us! Yesterday I heard a sermon about angels that mentioned a story of a bible smuggler. It seems this one man worked alone and somehow continued to get through certain check-points with bibles. His organization asked how he did it. He said he didn’t know but one day there was an opportunity to ask. The checkpoint attendees shared that they let him by because they didn’t want any trouble with the “three huge guys that are always with you.” But ... he always crossed alone! Another story was of a young woman who recently attended a rock concert and had a back stage pass. After the concert she took her pass and went to the place to be allowed in. The woman at the door said “You can’t come in.” She protested “Why?” The answer, “Because you are a Christian.” “NO!” she exclaimed. “That’s my parents, not me!! I paid for my pass and I want to come in!” “No, you can’t come in”, the door woman persisted. “WHY? I have a pass!” Finally, the door woman shared “I am a witch and there are two big angels with you so I can’t let you in here.” Wow! Any parents out there feel encouraged? Did you catch that “her parents” were the Christians? No doubt they were praying parents! And based on their prayers, could it be that God gave angels orders concerning their daughter’s protection? I think so! We are NOT alone! Keep up the good fight. You have partners co-laboring with you. You may have your own angel stories. I do! I KNOW that my son’s life was protected by an angel during an accident when he was a baby. The hospital was scurrying to get him downtown with a serious head injury, but miraculously, instead, we were driving home within a few hours. The doctors were baffled. And when I turned to the backseat to commend his older brother for snuggling up next to me while I was on the floor praying as the doctors tended to his little brother, he said “Mom I was sitting in the chair the whole time.” Wow! Angels that snuggle! ( ; I hope this encouraged you! Love, Kara Need more? Do a search of the word angel on your favorite bible app and enjoy! Shop our Angel Jewelry: https://www.gracelets.com/store/p25/Angel_Necklace.html Kara praying with women at the Redeemed Ministries Safe House You may know that the human trafficking ministry has been on my heart for over a decade. Over the years, I mentored at-risk and trafficked teens, volunteered with various ministries to rescue women off the streets, and even traveled to Thailand, which is considered the sex tourism capital of the world. My most challenging, yet most rewarding effort was working on staff at a Redeemed Ministries safe house where I created workshops that engaged newly rescued women to begin the healing process. Many of the scriptures I used with the trafficking survivors were inspiration for the Child of God Gracelet, which is all about our identity as a child of God. Giving is a natural part of the Gracelets business/ministry all year and 10% of sales proceeds will go to Redeemed Ministries as they are seeking to raise $10,000 to kickstart a graduate housing transitional living program in the Spring of 2021. When I worked at the safe house, one of the most difficult and heart-breaking things to witness is when a woman relapses. There are many reasons for this but the new transitional living program will address these and give women a fighting chance to stay out of the commercial sex industry. So as you shop, shop for a purpose! AND GET 10% OFF! 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Actual Cliff in Plymouth, MA where I grew up I love the wind. Stillness is irritating to me. The wind feels calming, as if something powerful is happening - advancement, even while I am being still. Refreshing, assuring. Things are being moved, changed. The wind feels like freedom to me. As a little girl, I struggled with anger and fear, but the power of the wind always made me feel safe. As if something much more powerful than the circumstances in my home was really in control. It comforted me to feel a greater power was looking out for me. I would stand on a cliff high above the sea and watch storms roll in. Trees bending and bowing around me, waves crashing way below. I would stand one foot in front of the other bracing my balance, head forward leaning into the wind. I felt strong, powerful, brave. The peace of that seems ironic. I didn’t know then, God stood with me. Last week, I found myself in a frenzy. My prayers were more like a chapter in lamentations and I completely fell from being anywhere seated with or near Jesus. I was disappointed, discouraged and worn out, feeling like I was the mole in the game of whack-a-mole. I had completely lost my SH-alom! In this current environment, it’s not hard to do. I had enough sense to stop the babbling and with my face to my prayer mat, exclaim to Him “what happened!?” Except with more of an accusatory “well-where-are-you” tone. His response: “You just lost your peace”. Together we traced the steps backward through the chaos as one would if you were trying to recall where you left your keys. Together we began to pinpoint where my child-of-god crown slipped from its place and where I lost the keys to the kingdom. It started with a few segments from the news, then my son getting very sick and tested for Covid, concerns regarding my youngest son’s safety heading off to college soon, some needed home repairs, multiple jewelry shows getting cancelled (my livelihood), more news and blah blah blah. As a single mom, to be honest, there is never a shortage of content to build a case that you’re alone. Which of course, is not the truth! But when you are decorating for a pity-party, or a fear-party or a what-if party, this seems to be the first banner I hang. I feel alone! With what we are all facing in the world today, and I’m sure you have your own list, it’s not hard to lose your peace. I find it interesting that God’s response to any of my lamentations over the years is always lovingly pointing out how I lost my focus, took my eyes off of Him somehow. Not once, have I ever uncovered a place where there was a breach of contract between us…. well, on His end. He has never failed me. And again this time, He Hadn’t changed, hadn’t moved. Simply, lovingly, he pointed out “You lost your peace.” He never left, He hadn’t abandoned me, didn’t give up or even leave the party. In fact, He’s the first attendee to every pity-party, fear-party or what-if party, waiting patiently for me to tire out, take my ragged party dress off and put on my royal robe again, taking my rightful place as His beloved, well-cared for daughter. I decided to press a bit further. Generally, it comes down to asking myself: “Do I believe God is the alpha and the omega? Do I believe He is same yesterday, today and forever? Do I really?” I believe I do, so I sought His clarification. I felt Him nudging me forward with this: “You must practice peace.” Hmmm- I had to practice. I had to guard my peace. I know that verse! “Let the peace of God guard your heart.” Phil 4:7 Together as we traced the steps backward I could begin to recognize when I felt the chaos coming in, the confusion, feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, alone… when I felt fear coming in. When that inner-frenzy rises building into chaos. When I lose being in His presence. When multi-tasking kills being present. When the outer world over-takes the inner world and His presence is overshadowed by the perceived ‘bigness’ of the issues around me. Maybe you’re thinking “duh” but for me, I realized God had pointed out something that I have struggled with for years. It was so familiar to me, it seemed normal. In fact, it seemed necessary to run a business, a household and parent two young men. But, I hadn’t been fully present in years. Living in the moment seemed elusive to me, luxurious, and came in rare moments. I gave it pretty words like responsible, productive and successful. But it was really striving, frenzied and fearful. Over the next week, I began practicing recognizing the MOMENT it happens. The moment I switch back over to my old way. It’s a practice. Sometimes I would catch it quickly, other times, I was pretty miserable for hours. You’d think being miserable would be a big clue, but familiar is comfortable I guess. He was instructing me in realizing when I switched from one faucet to another. My neighbors have a weird hose. It’s a dual-spicket. Last week, they had asked me to water their flower beds while they were gone on vacation. I had to choose which spicket or which hose I wanted water from. Standing on their lawn, staring, I thought Why? I stood there staring at this thing like it was the most profound sight. I can only imagine what I must have looked like to any peering neighbors standing there as I stared at this hose in wonder for several minutes. God was unfolding a lesson. There are two spickets (in general) we can choose to drink from. #1 God’s hose or #2 The world's. It can be the news, media or any counterfeit source of nourishment in our lives. Those things you drink from but are still thirsty. (Woman at the well.) Any place we find counterfeit Provision, Identity, Significance, Intimacy, or a million other things. For the sake of keeping this current, we will say the second hose represents the news and media. Right now, well in general, there is a constant inflow of bad news making it easy to take our eyes off of Him and lose our peace. So it is our choice to unhook from the hose of fear and foreboding and hook back into God’s truth, guarding the flow between the two. Back to God I go. Ok, God HOW do I balance this, HOW do I keep my peace? “If your input from media is greater than your input from God, your discouragement is self-inflicted.” Bill Johnson It's what we focus on... The waves or Jesus. After Philippians 4:7 tells us to guard our peace, it tells us HOW: 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think on these things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.… There it is again! “Put it into practice!” Why do I still get so blown away when God proves himself true to me? Don’t you just love when He teaches us patiently about His own character? - and then when we finally get it and have this ah-hah moment, it’s blows us away! Like when they discovered the earth was round. It seemed so trendy and new - Yet, it always was! Soooo, can you guess the new 2020 Gracelet? In January, I started to play around with the idea of the new Peace Gracelet!! As you know, I design many new pieces a year, but only one bracelet. Each one has been a journey in my life. And the main ingredients are always scripture, then colors and a theme finds it’s way. God knew we would need to guard our peace long before 2020 started 2020-ing! Since January, I have been collecting and researching scripture and sourcing beautiful gems, pearls and crystals to represent each scripture, and He always makes sure I have a good lesson on a topic before I think I can go out and share! Here is a little collage-painting from when I started thinking about this back in January. I think 'Peace' is the perfect Gracelet for 2020! How about you? Thanks for reading and listening. I would love your thoughts/comments... and feel free to share your own tips and stories about maintaining your peace. Love, Kara ![]() |
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