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It Only Takes A Spark

“What does ‘be still and know’ mean?”  “Philippians 4:13! That’s my favorite verse.” A spark; a question; a conversation.  THAT is why I started Blessed Attire. 

 I was shopping the other day and was wearing one of our "be still and know"  Let’s Race tank top and a young woman came up to and said it was her favorite bible verse.  Another woman, who was standing near us came up to us and asked us what it meant.  We stood there in the middle of the store talking about this verse and Christ for 20 minutes! It was amazing.  That conversation, that spark, is the reason I do this. 

Featuring Our Favorite Products

It’s easy to forget that God’s grace is all around us! Sometimes, when life gets busy all we need is a small reminder of God’s love for us. We understand how chaotic life can be at times. That’s why we’ve created products specifically designed to spark conversation and allow us to be present to His love. 

Sometimes all it takes is a conversation or a quote to bring us back to what is truly important in life.  Or to allow someone the opportunity to ask you what they mean. Here are a few of our favorite Blessed Attire reminders!

Positivity in a Bag

Sparking conversation with our neighbors is hard to do these days. In the grocery store or around town, it’s easy to stick to ourselves. We pop in our earbuds and go along with our day. Carrying something like a tote bag to brighten someone’s day is a perfect way to start a deep and faith filled conversation. We love positive messages. That’s why you can find uplifting quotes like 1 Cor 10:14, “and do everything with love,” on many of our products. Start your day with a little love!

Something for Everyone!

Adults aren’t the only ones who need reminders of God’s love. Blessed Attire loves inspiring an interest in God for everyone in the family. We design products, like  t-shirts, that help kids understand their own faith. Being proud of faith is a powerful thing! Fostering this interest from an early age will give kids a strong faith-filled foundation.

Spread Out or Snuggle Up

Whether it’s a day at the park or a snowy winter night, God is with us everywhere. Quoted blankets, like this one, are great to leave in the car, on the bed, or draped over a sofa chair. Inspirational quotes will put a smile on anyone’s face, especially those who need it most. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

Stay Stylish

Who said wearing faith has to be frumpy? Our quoted t-shirts for men and women are designed to be flattering for each style and preference. Perfect for inspiring conversations, or acting as a physical reminder of God’s presence, there is something for everyone.

At Blessed Attire, we get energized by fueling people’s faith. Our products are a testament to our ever-growing faith and commitment to connecting with others. What products are your favorites?  What are some of your favorite versus or quotes? 

Time to Connect!

There are so many wonderful materials on how to strengthen our own individual connection with God. There are books and guides, podcasts and online articles dedicated to nurturing our love for God and His love for us. At Blessed Attire, we’re always interested in finding God’s connection through each other while building communities that know how to pray together. For those with growing families, praying together can be a wonderful challenge! When do we find the time? How can we explain what it means to pray to our children? Here are a few tips on how to pray and connect with God while doing so as a family. Enjoy!

Unplug!

We live in a world that values the wonders of technology. Its advances bring us so many incredible things. It can help us connect to friends and family all over the world, or bring us knowledge with the click of a button. Having this ability all of the time can also prove to be a bit of a distraction. Turning off our phones and computers and spending time with our families helps us tune in to each other, listening to what we might have missed otherwise. Eating dinner together, going on a nature walk, and asking where and when each person felt God that day can be a great opportunity to build your family’s faith relationship.

Pray Together

Spending time with our families is always so important, but it can be challenging to find time during the busy week to be still together. Praying together before meals or bedtime can be a great way to get into a routine. Blessed Attire loves trying new things! Praying doesn’t always have to be the same each time. Try drawing out prayers together, recording them on a tape, or making a collage of hopes and dreams for each person in your prayers.

Make a Special Space

Family time should be special and so should connecting to God. Creating a specific place in your home or apartment for prayer and connection can be a great way to spend time developing your family’s faith. Bringing music, special pillows or blankets, decorations, and books into the space will make prayer even more special for your family. Find what inspires your family and don’t be afraid to go with it!

Share

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it can be difficult to find an opportunity to share our days with our family and friends. Taking a moment before dinner or in the car to share the high and low moments of each day can be a great daily practice. Sharing these moments of success and struggle can help us connect with our families while asking God for guidance and comfort.

How do you and your family celebrate God’s goodness together? At Blessed Attire, we’re always grateful for special moments of connection with others and especially with our families. Remember God’s love for you and rejoice in it with each other!

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Sacred Moments: Finding God in Each Day

Life can be so busy and chaotic at times. The chaos might come from raising a family with small children, perhaps it’s trying to meet deadlines at work, and for a lot of us, maybe it’s a mix of both! Finding balance between all of our responsibilities and time for self-care can be a thin line; one that doesn’t always exist. Blessed Attire was inspired by the desire to find connections to God through people, beauty, and everyday moments. It can be difficult at times to remember to stop, look, and recognize God in each day.

Whenever our family sees rays of sunshine peeking through a cloudy sky, we stop for a moment and remember it’s God’s way of saying “Hi!” Small moments like these help us to pause from our busyness and witness God’s profound love and commitment to us. Sometimes all we need is a reminder of sunshine to connect with God, other times it takes more effort and consciousness. Here are some ideas on how to pause and connect with God amidst the hustle and hurry of our lives. Enjoy!

Remember to Pause. Throughout the day, there are small moments where we can stop and take a breath. We might be stopped at a red light, early to a meeting, or maybe we have a few moments for a coffee break! Wherever we are, we can stop, breathe, and reflect on where God has been present in our lives throughout the day. This can be very fulfilling at night, after we’ve experienced a whole day. Think of the people who were blessings to your day, people who’ve challenged you, or things that surprised you. Relive these memories and give yourself a moment to see God within them, and thank Him.

Live with Eyes Open. Just as we stop and reflect on God’s presence, we can also stop and open our eyes. Have you ever been somewhere so beautiful that it reminds you of God’s presence in our lives? We don’t have to be hidden in the wilderness or on a mountain’s summit to see the true beauty of creation. There are special moments in a beautiful sunset, in a rainstorm, in a flower through the concrete. Maybe in the clouds or the sunshine. When we stop for a moment and take time to really look at what’s before us, we’ll be surprised at how many moments of connection are right in front of us.

Look Within. God’s beautiful creation isn’t only within nature, it’s also within our own bodies and personalities. We are a part of God’s creation and the great part is that we get to be around ourselves 24 hours a day! Having trouble connecting to God? Look within yourself. Finding ways we’ve succeeded each day is just as important to find areas for improvement. Love yourself, God does!

Plan Ahead. Breaking away from our daily lives isn’t always possible. We are creatures of many flaws, we forget to reflect and breathe. It might be helpful to plan our special moments ahead of time. Maybe one day you carry an item that is especially meaningful to you. At Blessed Attire, we often carry a tote bag with a special quote on it, or plan some time to snuggle up with one of our blankets as physical reminders of God’s warmth. Physical reminders of God’s presence are hard to ignore!

God is everywhere! The possibilities of his presence are endless and boundless. Perhaps you find connection over your morning cup of coffee or in the silence of a spare moment. Whatever it is, recognize it and enjoy the connection. What helps you connect with God each day?

Peacemaker Profiles: People Who Inspire

At Blessed Attire, we’re always inspired by the connections we make through the shared message of God. Our products are designed to enhance those connections by providing a platform for conversation. It’s the special connections that we share with normal, everyday people that inspire us the most. In the spirit of genuine gratitude, this week we are taking time to reflect on the people who inspire our work and our daily lives.

• Our soldiers and service people often go unacknowledged and unrecognized for their great sacrifice for our country’s safety. Memorial Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the significance of the men and women who leave their families so that we can be with ours. Their acts of strength, perseverance, and courage are beautiful gifts from God that should be celebrated each and every day.

• Our officers and firefighters who risk their lives everyday, walking towards danger on behalf of others encourage us to be more selfless and to serve others in our own special ways. The fear their families must feel at times is a sacrifice many of us do not know. Recognizing the impact of their calling and livelihoods make us more compassionate and loving members of the community. It’s easy to see the face of God when we take a moment to embrace the risk they take when they go to work.

• Raising a family is no easy task! From single parents who work tirelessly to support their families, to our teachers and educators who shape future leaders, inspiration is easily found in their work and acts of love. My own family continuously inspires my work. My husband, a kind and loving man of faith, and my daughter, who is always looking to help those in need, keep me energized and grateful during difficult times.

• Our pastors and clergymen and women give us the gift of God’s presence in the church, and throughout our daily lives. Their commitment to the goodness of God and their calling to live simply and for others is admirable. As we acknowledge the connections we make throughout our lives, it is especially meaningful to reflect on the connection we have with God because of the help we receive from these special and holy people.

Think about what’s been inspiring you, either in passing or in your daily work. Maybe it’s a conversation with an unlikely stranger, witnessing a beautiful act of kindness, or people who live lives of sacrifice and commitment. Whatever it might be, let us remember to give thanks for all these special moments and people! What’s inspiring you these days?