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The Collective Bow seemed to happen all at once, but now looking back, I see God’s faithfulness was weaving this story together for years...

Have you ever reflected on your life and suddenly noticed common threads that you hadn’t noticed before? The smallest, most overlooked details moments that once seemed insignificant suddenly become clear when you realize they were intentionally placed by your Father in Heaven. I’m reminded of the words from the old hymn “Amazing Grace,” “I was once blind, but now I see.” For a long time, I thought that line was only about salvation. But as I continue to walk more and more with the Lord, I realize that this verse speaks to the deeper truths of life, the moments when God was always there, even when I missed it.

I’ve loved bows for as long as I can remember, long before they became a trend. Over the past few years, the Lord has been teaching me to notice what seems small or insignificant that those are often the moments where He is most present. 

One day, sitting in church, I felt the Lord prompt me to read Psalm 95 after the service. On my way home I felt the Lord gently whisper, “Amber, Bow and Bow are spelled the same. Pay close attention to this.” Later I revisited Psalm 95, specifically verse 6: “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our maker!” As I meditated on these words, something powerful shifted inside me. I suddenly saw the phrase “Bow Before The King.” It was a complete eureka moment for me. I had this revelation of God's overflowing love for me. All at once it was if I saw my life up until this point flash before my eyes and how He had always been there...even when I missed it. 

Through a great deal of heartache and grief, I’ve come to know God in a way I could of never imagined. It was in the valley, through pain, that I learned the true meaning of surrender. 

Now, when I see a bow, I am reminded of the surrender I’ve experienced and the grace that flows from trusting Him. The smallest bow can change the entire appearance of something and even make it beautiful. That’s how God works, He touches our lives in ways that leave us changed forever.

My desire is to reclaim the bow for His kingdom. Every time you see a bow, I pray it reminds you to bow every part of your life before the King of Kings and to remember how deeply loved you are by your Father in Heaven.