I've got ATCs that I found hidden in between stuff,
a piece of paper listing apps on my iPad
which I am trying to organize,
dirty water (so what's new?),
etc.
I read from Matthew 7:17 about Jesus
warning his disciples against false prophets.
"Every good tree bears good fruit,
and a rotten tree bears bad fruit."
So here I am drawing a tree with fruit.
After I drew my picture, I used carbon paper
to trace it on to one of my backgrounds.
Can't help thinking that this verse about good fruit
is also about how we parent our children.
We need not only teach them by our words,
but we need to be good examples,
we need to teach them by our actions as well.
We can't say, "Don't follow what I do!"
When I was painting, I was thinking about how
my son is better than me in so many ways.
He's conscientious about his studies,
he's a good friend and has wonderful relationships
with people of all ages, but most of all,
he's closer to Jesus than me at his age!
This tells me that when we do our best to raise our children,
even if we make a lot of mistakes,
God does the rest!
"Enter the narrow gate." Matthew 7:13
If we learn from Jesus,
He will be responsible for our lives
and teach us a new way to live
and to parent!
Yesterday, I embellished an aluminum tube
that used to hold Vitamin C lozenges
and made a container that I can put a nice letter in
for my sister's birthday.
See how I made this Personality Pillbox.
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
#17, Jen Price of
I Believe in Love!
Join her and Jeremy in their weekly
In the Studio link up,
and take a look at Jen's
wonderful inspirational art!
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
Blessings!
Patsy
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