The Bent Finger
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Psalm 139:14 KJV
This is an original fictional illustration, not a historical report or an added Bible event.
Abby noticed that her friend's finger looked different from hers. She started to point, then saw him pull his hand beneath the table.
Abby moved the craft paper closer and asked which color he wanted. They made a boat together. His hand did not need to look like hers for him to be a friend worth knowing.
Psalm 139 praises God for making us. People have different bodies and different needs, and every person deserves care. We should never use a difference as a reason to tease.
Learn someone's name and interests before making their appearance the most important thing you notice.
For the grown-up reading along
David praises God as his Creator in a psalm about God's complete knowledge and presence. Human dignity rests in God's workmanship. The verse does not imply that every body will be free from illness or disability.
Read the KJV passage aloud. Explain unfamiliar words in ordinary language without changing the quotation.
Read further: Psalm 139 in the King James Bible.