He Chose Me On Purpose

A Healing Story of a Father's Love

Written by Ashley Edwards

Illustrated by Kelsey Estrada

A Father's love changes everything!

“This is a story for adults and kids alike. Sometimes, other people’s unkind words can hurt your feelings and make you feel sad, unloved, or not good enough. But God has chosen YOU on purpose to love you and has called you by name to be His child. No matter what the story of your life looks like, Jesus will put people in your path to love you and show you what a treasure you are. If you listen, you will hear your Father singing over you…I chose you on purpose to love you forever.

My treasure, my princess, you’ll always be mine! ”

ASHLEY EDWARDS

Author, He Chose Me On Purpose

“In He Chose Me On Purpose, Ashley gives us a heartwarming story of how an adopted daughter comes to understand the overwhelming love of her father, while we get a reminder of what we are abundantly given by our Heavenly Father. Kelsey brings us into this family’s journey with their sweet faces and colorful nods to royalty."

BREEZY BROOKSHIRE

Children's Book Illustrator

A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden and The King of All Things

“He Chose Me on Purpose is an adorable story about a little girl named Annabelle who grows to understand what it means to be loved. Being adopted at an older age, her parents intentionally express how she was chosen and that they will love her forever! They sing a special song that Annabelle often repeats whenever she feels unwanted and unloved.

I recommend this book because kids of all ages will identify with Annabelle, even if they aren’t adopted. The repetition of the song will help them remember, just like Annabelle, that they are chosen on purpose and loved forever. The illustrations are engaging and fun and help kids picture themselves in the story."

Cherie duffey

Children's Ministry Director at NewSpring Church

He Chose Me On Purpose

Annabelle is a little girl who is adopted by a loving mom and dad. Although she loved her new family, she was so sad because the kids at her brand-new school were mean to her and made her feel unwanted. Every day after work, her daddy would cheer her up, showing her his love by spending time with her. She loved for him to sing the special song about how He treasured her and chose her on purpose! A daddy’s love changes everything.

This is a story for adults and kids alike. Sometimes other people's unkind words can hurt your feelings and make you feel sad, unloved, or not good enough. But God has chosen YOU on purpose to love you and call you by name to be his child. No matter what the story of your life looks like, Jesus will put people in your path to love you and show you what a treasure you are.

If you listen, you will hear your Father singing over you...

I chose you on purpose to love you forever. My treasure, my princess. You’ll always be mine! ♥

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name;

You are Mine." — Isaiah 43:1 NKJV

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ASHLEY EDWARDS

Ashley Edwards is passionate about being a beloved daughter of the King of kings, Jesus Christ. Formerly an elementary school teacher, Ashley refocused her love for teaching toward leading Bible studies and serving in various prayer ministries. Her passion for teaching others to hear the Father’s voice, know their identity in Christ, and how to supernaturally demonstrate the love of God flows into her teaching and writing. She is the author of The Voice of Truth and He Chose Me on Purpose. She has been married to her best friend, Shawn, for 25 years. They have four amazing kids and live in upstate South Carolina.

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

KELSEY ESTRADA

Kelsey Estrada has been a graphic designer and illustrator for over 15 years, specializing in the children’s market. She is passionate about creating artwork that feels uplifting, full of imagination, hope, and life. She lives in upstate South Carolina with her husband and two kids.

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