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Friday, December 21, 2012

Let's be a SIGN!!

The Lord Himself will give you this sign:
the virgin shall be with child
and bear a son..." Isaiah 7:14.

Four days to Christmas day!
Have we been a SIGN to anyone of 
God's love, faithfulness, joy,
peace beyond understanding?
Have we reached out to those in need
of comfort, encouragement, a helping hand?

Let's be a SIGN pointing to the Saviour!
A few more days to figure it out!

I will rejoice in the presence of our God!

This morning I was singing while painting this.
I wanted to dance too!
Some preppers have been 
preparing for the end of the world
because the Mayan calendar ends today.
I don't know about you but
I am excited about today and the days to come!
Not because the world is about to end
but because every day is a new beginning!

If we did not live the way we want to live,
if we were not generous enough,
forgiving enough,
loving enough,
there's always today to begin anew!
Let us spread our joy in the God who made us
and be a sign of His presence in a needy world!

Proverbs 4 says:
"Keep your heart with all diligence;
for out of it are the issues of life."

I thought it was time for a
Christmas Giveway.
Here's an ATC I made
and the design was made into a necklace.
Would you like to win the ATC and the necklace?
Visit this post to win.

Perhaps you'd like to see,
I've been featured in Artists in Blogland.

Every week I choose one wonderful visitor
who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

This week, random.org chose
Linda is always busy making
cards, journal pages,
ornaments, necklaces, etc.

I know it takes so much time and effort
to leave a comment
and I appreciate it so much!

Linking with

Sometimes I put on my best pajamas and
join these wonderful blog parties!!!


Thank you for dropping by!
You are appreciated!
Patsy

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

WOYWW: Zechariah and Joseph

Well, I remembered it was Wednesday when
I was halfway done with my little painting.
I was drawing Zechariah, 
he who did not believe the angel's words.
And who could blame him?!!!

He was old, his wife Elizabeth was old,
and the angel said they were going to have a son!!!
So naturally, Zechariah asked how that could be!

Unlike Zechariah, Joseph believed the angel
when he was told the even more implausible 
prophecy that his betrothed would be with child
THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT!!!!

I am more like Zechariah.
I need to say like the centurion,
"Lord, help my unbelief!"
I am not like Joseph
who obeyed right away.
"This humble, faithful carpenter
fully embraced his role as guardian
and teacher, father and guide,
to the eternal Son of God."
(Word Among Us)

Lord, thank you for St. Joseph.
May he inspire me to be faithful,
to fully embrace the role you've given me
in your wonderful plan!

I was almost running out of my wrapping paper
so I decided to use kraft paper
and make snowflakes out of white paper
with writing at the back.
Recycled gift wrap!!!


Proverbs 4 says:
"Keep your heart with all diligence;
for out of it are the issues of life."

I thought it was time for a
Christmas Giveway.
Here's an ATC I made
and the design was made into a necklace.
Would you like to win the ATC and the necklace?
Visit this post to win.

Perhaps you'd like to see,
I've been featured in Artists in Blogland.

Every week I choose one wonderful visitor
who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

This week, random.org chose
Linda is always busy making
cards, journal pages,
ornaments, necklaces, etc.

I know it takes so much time and effort
to leave a comment
and I appreciate it so much!

Joining the lovely Julia 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:



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Monday, December 17, 2012

A Role to Play

When we read Jesus' genealogy in the 
first Chapter of Matthew,
we see vaguely familiar names from Bible stories,
and some totally forgettable characters.
But it's different with God.
Each one of those people were important to God.
They each had a role to play.
YOU and I are just as important!
We have a role to play in God's wonderful plan!

We may not always understand the plan of God.
Sometimes it is downright confusing,
and faith breaking.
Why did He allow what happened in 
Sandy Hook School?
Why did He allow Typhoon Pablo to ravage 
the Southern part of the Philippines
and kill more than a thousand people?

In Philippians 4:6 it reads:
Have no anxiety at all, but in EVERYTHING,
by prayer and petition,
with THANKSGIVING,
make your requests known to God.

I guess it really boils down to:
Do we trust God?

Even back in the Prophet Elijah's day,
God asked Elijah to trust Him.
It was quite difficult for even the King and his wife
were out to kill Elijah.
But Elijah showed his trust in God by obedience.
Elijah had a role to play and he played it!


Proverbs 4 says:

"Keep your heart with all diligence;

for out of it are the issues of life."


I thought it was time for a 

Christmas Giveaway!

Here's an ATC I made in 2009

and the design was made into a necklace.

Would you like to win the ATC and the necklace?

Visit this post to leave a comment to win.

Perhaps you'd like to see,

I've been featured in Artists in Blogland!



Every week I choose one wonderful

visitor who leaves a comment

to receive an ATC from me.
This week, Random.org chose
Linda is always busy making
cards, journal pages,
ornaments, necklaces, etc.
I know how much time and effort

it takes to leave a comment!

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