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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

With Obedience comes Blessing!

It is 4:20 in the morning here in the Philippines.
I am watching Christian Amanpour on CNN
reporting on hurricane Sandy.
Lt. Gen. Russel Honore just said that
neighbors have to be the ones 
to check on each other
and that more people were helped and saved
by neighbors than by the government.

When we had our typhoon here,
the same was true.
Volunteers initiating and helping
were able to lessen the 
magnitude of the disaster.
Many heroes were born 
in the midst of the maelstrom.
That is true of any adversity. 
It brings out the best in most people,
it brings out cooperation
and compassion.

This is the desk I am working on this morning,
with my journal.
The topmost photo was caused by 
a local hurricane, Patsy.
It's my box of mark makers-
apple protectors, bubble wrap, sponges,
placemats, stencils, bottle caps, 
handcarved rubber stamps, etc.
Does someone want a small handcarved
rubber stamp?
Place a note in the comments, 
and I'll put you in the hat for one!
I LOVE carving stamps!

Here is the finished drawing.
"Children, obey your parents 
in the Lord, for this is right.
Honor your father and mother."
Ephesians 6:1

This instruction is NOT only for young children!
This is for you and me!
We should bring back the 
culture of honor and respect.
Usually we think of how teenagers
have a hard time with this.
I remember when I was single
and my parents had the chaperone rule.
One time NOT ONE of my three sisters
wanted to go out with me on a date to a 
Christian concert.

You know who I brought?
My dad!
My date asked me,
"Patsy, why did you do this to me!?"
I thought it was hilarious!
(How insensitive of me!)
But I did obey!
And was rewarded with a 
very good husband who follows 
the instruction of God  below:

"Husband, love your wives,
even as Christ loved the Church."
Eph. 5:25.

I do believe that with 
obedience comes blessing!

Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!

This week Random Generator
chose #21, 
Carol of Creative Harbor.
She is a prolific painter and poet.

Joining the lovely Julia for a 
peek at desks and projects!
 
I love blog parties!
Won't you join us?

Sometimes I put on my best pajamas 
and party here:

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Show Me Your Freedom Lord!

Last Sunday, I read Mark chapter 10,
which was about Bartimaeus, a blind man,
who was shouting, "Son of David, have pity on me!"

Jesus asked, 
"What do you want me to do for you?"
Can you imagine yourself 
in Bartimaeus' place,
and Jesus asks you,
"What do you want me to do for you?"
What will our answer be?

Will we ask for small things, 
every day things,
because we are too ashamed 
to ask for bigger things,
too fearful we will be disappointed 
if our prayers are not granted?

Or will we ask to see God's vision for our life,
so that we can cooperate with Him?

There are many people like the 
crippled woman in Luke chapter 13
who had been in bondage for soooo many years.
Maybe we ourselves are struggling
with some illness or family complication
and are in need of freedom.
I myself have a rare immune disorder
called Pemphigus Vulgaris (whaaaat?) 

"Show me Your freedom Lord,
and help me share it with others!"
I believe that when we ourselves
are in need of salvation,
we can be more compassionate with others,
kinder, humble, meek and patient.

Let us put on therefore these clothes that
God has given His sons and daughters to wear.
Let us be compassionate and kind
as we ourselves are in need 
of compassion and kindness!


Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!

This week Random Generator
chose #21, 
Carol of Creative Harbor.
She is a prolific painter and poet.

I love blog parties!
Won't you join us?
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Far More than We can Imagine!

I love making backgrounds.
Splashing paint, using a spray bottle
to make water splotches, 
stamping with all sorts of things like caps,
apple protectors, bubble wrap, etc.
makes me feel like a kid again!
I used this background for my 
journal page below.

For my journal this morning I read
Ephesians 4:1-6 which is all about how to 
live in UNITY with others.
In my favorite meditation guide,
it reads,
"Unity requires HUMILITY.
Understanding that other people are 
just as important and just as beloved as we are is vital.
Our fallen nature likes to think of the world 
revolving around us- but it really doesn't"

When I think, "Why me? Why now?"
I have to think "Why not me? Why not now?"
It's really not about me!

But we also have to balance that thinking 
with the confidence that
God is able to accomplish far more 
than we can ask for or imagine!
(Ephesians 3:20)
One of my favorite verses!

Well, I've been praying about this
commissioned painting for some time now!
It's theme is "In a gentle way,
you can shake the world."
(Mahatma Gandhi)

Somehow I am having a problem
making the crib beddings recede
so that the mother's dress
comes to the forefront of the painting.
Anybody have a suggestion?
Hellllp!

Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!

This week Random Generator
chose #64, Denise of Shorty Bear's Place.
Join her in her heartful journeys.

I'm also sending Nancy of Maddalee
an ATC for being my 
500th GFC follower.
Visit her blog for colorful 
printables and projects.


Linking with


Blessings,
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