"She poured it all for the Master,
from her box of alabaster..." Luke 7:36-50.
Never heard this beautiful song before,
originally sang by Cece Winans.
And I can't resist Lillie McCloud's rendition on X-Factor.
This is about a woman who had lived a sinful life,
who was so grateful that Jesus forgave her sins
that she poured her most precious possession
on Jesus' feet.
The song goes,
"You don't know the cost of the oil in my alabaster box"
....but surely Jesus knows!!!
What is our most precious possession?
Are we ready to "waste" it on Jesus?
Sometimes the fight we need to fight
is trying to overcome our attachment to
things that lead us away from God.
I was listening to Kenneth Hagin on YouTube
and he said the only fight we need to fight is
the fight of faith.
Jesus already defeated the enemy and sin.
And how do we fight the fight of faith?
By growing in God's Word!
We can't have faith beyond
our actual knowledge of God's Word!
Every week I choose one wonderful visitor
who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.
I know it takes so much time and effort
to leave a comment
and I appreciate it soooo much!
This week,
Random.org chose
#11, Mel Caldicott of
a beautiful lady with many wise words!
Linking with
Sometimes I put on my best pajamas and
join these wonderful blog parties!!!
So many WONDERFUL blogfriends to discover!
and
Thank you for dropping by!
You are appreciated!
Patsy
Oh my goodness, your blog is always beautiful, but you made my day by sharing that incredible song. Thank you so very very much! Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteWow, your art this week is really beautiful. I love fight the good fight of faith.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork as always Patsy. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteYour art is so beautiful! I, too, was moved by Lillie McCloud's rendition of The Alabaster Box.
ReplyDeleteAs a grad of Kenneth Hagin's Bible College, I smiled when you quoted a statement I heard him say many times. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful art and inspirational words. I loved the video too, Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDelete"We can't have faith beyond our actual knowledge of God's word!" That's a wonderful line.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting and I love what your write.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your work... I totally feel the power of God working through them!! Thank you for sharing your talent and the Word!!
ReplyDeleteI am truly blessed!
Patsy, your art work is beautiful and touching. The Lord has truly blessed you with a wonderful talent, and your words are inspirational. Your questions really make me stop and think.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! You are truly talented! I just discovered your blog Patsy and glad you visited mine, I'll be following along from now on! BTW, when I was still in the Philippines, I was a frequent shopper there! Last time I was there in 2011, I grabbed a daily advised box and some pasalubong like wind chimes!
ReplyDeleteI can so relate. A sinner saved by God's grace and love. And still, I need to choose everyday the right path to travel, right words to say and right decision to make. And that I can only do with the inspiration from God's words:)
ReplyDeleteLinking to Spiritiual Sundays: Going somewhere? from my blog: willyouhearfromme.blogspot.com
Your art is so beautiful. Have a great weekend, Patsy. God is good and you are loved.
ReplyDeletePatsy - the song had me in tears - and some of those tears was because at 54 she touched a lot of hearts with her faith song - WOW! God always makes a time for our gifts - whether it is one person or many:)
ReplyDeleteI received your gift in the mail - the joy it brought this heart. I have it on my desk at work, reminding me about how He does allow our gifts to touch other people if we just don't give up trying!!! Thank you for blessing me - not only with your messages but your art gift!
Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Paper Saturdays and a new follower of yours too!
xo,
Jessica
http://thedoilyduck.blogspot.com
Happy Paper Saturdays. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art! ManonX
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the way you open up the Scriptures for us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time to post this beautiful artwork with us this week at WAW. Please join us on our Facebook page for lots of fun, prizes and inspiration.
Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday
Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
ReplyDelete2 Tim 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith . . . Yes, the oil was very expensive. I love that you tell the old old stories and include your beautiful art. . .Many Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteLOVE that verse about the alabaster box. Your artistic interpretation of it is amazing!
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