My Gift, My Offerings

Beverly Hill

4 days ago

2 min read

I had very limited knowledge of the word “offerings” until this assignment. My initial thought was what you add to the collection plate at church. It made me do some research on the word. “Thank you, Vicki. The Lord works in mysterious ways.”

Offerings has multiple meanings and applications. For instance, people like myself who work with their hands and spirit to create one-of-a-kind art give offerings. Whether it’s a painting, a quilt, clothing, dolls, embellishments, culinary delights, or, in my case, jewelry, it’s an offering.

I am the owner and designer of Queen Bz Jewelry. I make bracelets, earrings, pendants, and necklaces. I’ve been designing and growing and (sometimes) selling for just about twenty years. I specialize in semi-precious gemstones, but I’ve recently expanded my medium with a lot more tribal beads. I think there is some African ancestor way back that’s inspiring my creations. (Smile)

People say, "Your jewelry is beautiful." I don’t know if they know it’s a gift directly from the Most High. I give Him the glory. “Of mine own self I can do nothing. It is the Father who dwells within that doth the work.”

Quite a few years back, I asked God to use me as an instrument in my endeavor. He never disappoints. I’m amazed sometimes when I see the finished piece! I think God shares beauty with me so I can share it with others.

This new knowledge of offerings expands greatly what I do. I’m actually creating (or co-creating because God is the Creator) beauty to offer to individuals and the world. I’ve been using the marketing line, “You’re one-of-a-kind. You should wear one-of-a-kind jewelry.” So it was already in me; this just brought it to the front.

I bless each piece and ask the Most High to bless the wearer. I love seeing what customers choose and how they look wearing it. I do let them know if I feel a piece is not right for them for whatever reason. I love explaining the metaphysical aspects of each stone. I believe people gravitate to pieces (stones) to fill a need in their life. For example, Tiger’s Eye offers power to the wearer. A lot of men are drawn to it.

At a recent sales event, one male customer was fascinated that the beads in his purchased bracelet offered evil-eye protection. In other words, "got your back." The design is used a lot in the production of Tibetan Agate beads.

I have attached several photos of some recent pieces. Please accept my Offerings.