Here is my entry for the messiest desk on
My journal in the middle (courtesy of several cups
of Starbucks coffee!),
on the right of it is a USB with the 2nd episode
of Downton Abbey 4, courtesy of my niece,
on top of that is my son's new design of a small notebook
for our gift shop,
the little yellow bottle is Pyralvex
(because I have a little sore
on my tongue I am nursing diligently),
and on the left, my little painting for yesterday's
first post for 31 Days.
"For to His angels He has given command about you
that they may guard you in all your ways."
Psalm 91:11
I don't think much about angels,
but I do know they are nothing like
the cherubic images we see
in figurines or children's books!
They are WARRIORS!!!
I like to think of having my own set of warriors
following me and guarding me-
or at least one of them anyway!!!
There are a whole lot of verses
about angels in the Bible,
273 to be exact.
The word "angel" comes from the
Greek aggelos which
means messenger.
God sends angels to protect us (Exodus 23, Psalm 34:7),
patrol the earth like watchmen in the night (Zech. 1:10),
remove dangers (Mt. 13:14),
and send God's messages to us.
Perhaps we don't recognize their voice
like Joseph or Job,
but they minister to us the same way
they ministered to Jesus after the
devil tempted Him in Matthew 4:11.
We can read in Hebrews 1:14 that
angels are ministering spirits
sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.
Once I was very near an accident.
A truck crashed into a car in front of him.
The car was right beside us and could have
veered towards us.
My husband was watching helplessly
from the rear view mirror as he saw the truck
bump the car.
I heard the crash and turned to see the car's hood
crushed underneath the big truck in front.
Amazingly no one was hurt in this accident!
I think angels were at work there!
Thank you Lord for the warrior angels you send to
protect us and our loved ones,
and also minister to us when we need it!
Join me as I do 31 Days of posts,
writing from the HeART!
You'll find other fascinating posts
on The Nester, all doing a series of 31 Days!!!
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
#19, Marilyn Lamoreux,
who wrote "Pick me! Pick me!"
in her comment!
Unfortunately I'm going to have to google her!
When I click on her name ,
it goes to Yahoo OpenID!
Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit 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:
Count Your Blessings
Count Your Blessings
Blessings!
Patsy
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Absolutely love that you posted about angels! I do like knowing that my guardian angel is a warrior. I absolutely love the blue painting on the printed page too--so beautiful as are all your angels here! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, as usual. I just love the scriptures you use. Happy crafting #4
ReplyDeleteHardly the messiest Patsy - lovely as always!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your book!
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Wow! I love your blog...it's so inspiring! I was looking at the WOYWW blog from someone else I follow and clicked on your link for fun. Thank you for sharing your spiritual journey with us, through your art.
ReplyDeletePatsy, as always your illustrations bring to life the truths of scripture and are a blessing to me. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I dunno about the messiest desk, I think I've seen far worse, lol. Yours just looks busy and creative!
Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier and for the kind comments.
Happy Woyww,
Sandy #1
Your artwork is so amazing as always!
ReplyDeleteDebxx
What a beautiful interpretation of angels. I hope my angel protects me as well as yours protects you. :-) April #17
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful angel you have created for this scripture! I also love the promise found in this wonderful verse!
ReplyDeleteIs that paint I see on your remote control? Fun to see the evidence of your multi-tasking!
Happy Wednesday!
Lynn #19
Would love to know how Starbucks played into your journal. I love the cover, is there more inside? Kim #22
ReplyDeleteI've seen messier desks for sure
ReplyDeleteand lovely painting you've done hugs Nikki 21
I thunk we have a tie for messy. Love your angel. Peg R #29
ReplyDeleteOh how absolutely lovely - what an amazing eye for detail you have! Stunning work!
ReplyDeleteHugs! Kelly #30
Happy WOYWW - and congrats on the #2 spot. Hope the sore on your tongue is getting better - they can be so painful. Love your painting - interesting to see the different layers building up. Ali x #52
ReplyDeleteWow, how wonderful to see all the step-bu-step photos and how your artwork came together! I always find it fascinating to watch other artist's processes, thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteKate #51
So good to read about angels today Patsy, I needed that! Like the new notebook design, Im attracted to bird prints! Ah Downton abbey is doing so much for our GB brand???dare I say I find it a bit slow??!!
ReplyDeleteLovely desk Patsy but you're going to have to work harder than that to achieve Messiest Desk of the Week, lol! Love the angels artwork and the stories you shared, we all need a guardian angel that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda 6
I guess I'll have to wait until January to view Downton Abby Season 4. Great art.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of viewing angels as warriors than little cherubs. That makes them far more meaningful to me. Great art as always! I don't think you win the prize for messiest desk though. You are in the top 10 though!
ReplyDeletelove this, and nice seeing how it started and how it finished. i believe angels are always watching over us Lx
ReplyDeleteLove my Angels. DH did and in depth study on them and preached for about three weeks on the subject - fascinating!
ReplyDeleteglad you're enjoying DA - I love it, do you think Lady Mary will match up with Tom?!?!?!
Bishopsmate #97
What a beautiful post with beautiful, special angels. And I like the way you view angels as warriors. That really makes sense. Thanks for sharing your angels and the meanings. Thank God you were saved from the accident. Have a wonderful week. Rasz #89
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for God's angels that He uses to help and protect us! Just this morning, my youngest daughter prayed with me about a situation we were facing, and asked God to send His angels to help.
ReplyDeleteYour work inspires so many to focus on the One who created us.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. We thank God for you and hope to see you again next week.
Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday
Thanks again for joining us at Word Art Wednesday. We so appreciate your faithfulness in supporting us. As always, your work is beautiful.
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