Born in prayer, made to His glory

Last summer, while spending time with a dear friend, I prayed and asked God to reveal a business idea that would honor Him and serve His people.

During that time, He inspired me to create engraved boards that highlight His names and attributes. No matter how loving our earthly fathers may have been, many of us carry a deep longing to be fully known and perfectly loved. From that inspiration came the Father I Always Wanted board, featuring the names of God such as Jehovah Jireh, my Provider; Jehovah Rapha, my Healer; and Jehovah Shalom, my Peace, among others.

As the vision grew, it expanded to celebrate the attributes of Jesus — as our faithful Savior, Counselor, Advocate, Redeemer, and the perfect Big Brother — as well as the Holy Spirit, our constant Helper and Best Friend, who dwells within us with power, love, and a sound mind.

Several months later, this same friend approached me with the idea of creating property dedication kits for Christians who desire to dedicate their homes and land to God. These kits are designed to help believers prayerfully renounce the spiritual influences or curses associated with previous ownership and invite God's redemption, blessing, and peace over their property.

As I prayed about this opportunity, God gave me a vision for developing a comprehensive kit that includes a guided instruction booklet, engraved property stakes, and thoughtfully selected materials to help families confidently complete this meaningful act of dedication. My hope is that these kits will help believers establish their homes as sanctuaries where God's presence is welcomed and Christ is recognized as the Head of the household.

— Esther P. Shuman, Little Star Designs