"Do not let your hearts be troubled,"
Jesus said in John 14:1.
"Have faith in me."
I don't know why but it is so much easier
to dwell on the negative.
To be anxious about the future.
To go over and over thoughts
about what CAN happen
from here to eternity!!!
Yesterday in our bible study in our office,
we listened to Bo Sanchez
saying that, "If we can control our thoughts,
we can control our destiny!"
And I've heard Joyce Meyer speak
of the "Battlefield of the Mind".
That's where the main battle
for our lives begins!
Our minds are target practice for the enemy
who wants us to succumb to fear, anxiety,
temptation, depression, loneliness,
feelings of incompetence, failure,
insecurity....
The list goes on and on.
When fear knocks,
we should let faith open the door.
When anxiety knocks,
we should let faith open the door.
When insecurity, inadequacy, knocks,
we should let _________ open the door!!!
2 Timothy 1:7 says we are not given a spirit of fear
but of power, love and a disciplined mind!
So let's take control of our thoughts,
and have faith in a loving God
who wants to favor us with His blessing!
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"Jesus washed the disciples's feet..."
John 13:16
Jesus told them that
they ought to do the same,
it was their duty as His followers.
In Jesus'
day, people would provide water
or a servant to wash feet to make
guests comfortable.
What would constitute washing feet today?
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Perhaps
anything that would make
someone feel accepted, loved, and appreciated.
Anxiety, loneliness, fear, grief,
and insecurity can stick like dust
and
may be washed by a kind word, a listening ear,
a shoulder to cry on,
prayer or concrete help.
How can we be Jesus to someone today?
How can we help others
see their future full of hope?
art and faith workshops!
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ReplyDeleteWow what wonderful art and the message is awesome, blesings
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your beautiful artwork. Happy PPF, Annette x
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What beautiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteThat surely is one pony tail. Your background is so sweet. I have heard this, "when fear knocks, don't answer send the Holy Spirit". Thank you for dropping in to visit us at Word Art Wednesday today with this beautiful art. Blessings, Carole
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, thank you. I really love to read your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love when people include progress photos! So neat to see the way people create their art. Beautiful work!
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What a beautiful painting! Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I really needed to read this tonight. Hugs, Rasz
ReplyDeleteIs it so true that the mind is a battlefield. My husband and I recently had to start celebrating all the little things because our minds were filled with doubt, frustration, the list goes on. It's amazing how much it has helped! Love your art, as always!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful encouragement and artwork. Thank you so much for sharing with TWW. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteEverything in this post is perfectly wonderful. Love how you draw the picture and came out wonderfull. We are blessed that you joined our Challenge at Word Art Wednesday. I want to encourage you with God's Word in Ephesians 6:7 which says, "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people."
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
JO ANN
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