I woke up to this desk.
There is some empty space....amazing!
That's because I was applying gesso and acrylic emulsion
on some book pages and it was drying on
different surfaces around my craft room.
I also made this little pocket (below)
out of book paper coated with acrylic emulsion.
So easy to do!
And I can think of many projects
to make with bookpaper, emulsion,
a thread and needle.
I'll be posting instructions later on our
shop blog, papemelroti.blogspot.com.
This morning I read from Psalm 23.
One of my favorite lines from this Psalm is,
"Only goodness and kindness
follow me all the days of my life..."
Psalm 23:6
When I was reflecting about this
I was wondering how I could still say this
even if my mother was sick,
even if many of my countrymen
were devastated by the recent typhoon,
even if many of them need homes,
livelihood, even the basic necessities like food and water!
I think it is because after years of
listening to God, knowing Him
through the Book about Him,
I know I can trust Him,
He knows what He is doing,
even if I do not understand!
Yes, only goodness and kindness and mercy
and peace and love follow me.
God is a faithful God.
"We all have an inner need to find God
and to understand the mystery of who He is."
"Every person's quest for purpose,
meaning and hope is, at its core,
the quest to understand God
and His plan for us."
(from The Word Among Us)
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
#10, Mannon Visser.
Visit her blog to see her
amusing paper projects!
Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit for a
peek at desks and projects!
I find a lot of inspiration
visiting my friends here:
Blessings!
Patsy
Hullo there Patsy ah how wonderful the photos are today and the thoughts indeed when we are the LORD's - He is watching out for us as we rest in Him, beautiful!
ReplyDeletePray your mother heals soon and also for all who are suffering over there, for the God's strength and mercy and grace and their many needs to be met..
TFS happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #10
That is a gorgeous envelope, I love how you draw on backgrounds, very cool and unique to me anyway
ReplyDeleteBridget #19
oh my.....love all of this. Praying for you dearie.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have such an incredible gift.
What beautiful art work and inspiring thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, your blog post and art have touched my heart and blessed me. I prayed for you this morning, Patsy, and when I do, I always praise God for you and for what you mean to me and to Word Art Wednesday. God is SO GOOD and I thank Him and praise Him for bring you, Peggy, and so many wonderful Godly women into my life through our challenge blog. I am blessed to know you, and I appreciate that you share your art and your wisdom with us.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week!
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
Your papers and the pocket look so gorgeous. Hope you have a good week Helen 37
ReplyDeleteLovely desk! Thought for a minute you had gone walkabout. lol
ReplyDeleteI am glad that God is there for us in times of trouble, to strengthen us and keep us calm. I love that you bring us the Word so clearly.
God Bless
Bishopsmate #68
Hello there, thank you for linking up to the Favorite Things Thursday Blog Hop. Love this post and your artwork, your blog is absolutely beautiful.Hugs from your newest GFC and google + follower.
ReplyDeleteThank you patsy for another beautiful sharing of the word! Also thanks for the heads up about my profile not being connected! I took care of it right away! I appreciate your art and your perspective in ministry so so much!!Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! Ginny #18
ReplyDeleteEvery time I come here all I think of is the words, "We are never more like God than when we create" You painting makes me want to keep creating...through words, but also through all kinds of art! THANK YOU! UNITED, Jen
ReplyDeleteAs always, your works are wonderful. The color mix is always spot on and the message is great! Thanks for blessing us with your artwork this week at Word Art Wednesday. Leaving you with God's Word in Proverbs 18:10 which says, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." God bless, always!
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