Verse: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Challenge: Make a card of apology or one reaching out to someone and encouraging them to put the past behind them and move forward.
When thinking of our verse and challenge today I was reminded of this verse that is in the new ODBD August stamp set. When things happen that we wish we could change and are unable to do so; sometimes the only thing we can do is just move on and learn from the situation. This is so often a difficult thing to do on our own. We need help to make this happen as we can not do it ourselves. Deep wounds either created by us or someone else can only be healed through our heavenly Father. He is the only one that can truly heal our hearts and mind helping us move on. The more we mature spiritually .....the more we imitate the mind of Christ.....the more we are able to give and receive peace.
My card today uses a new paper pad I picked up the other day at Jo-Ann's called Tuscan Sunflowers. I love how it picks up and reflects the sunflowers in Our Daily Bread Designs set called Happy Fall. I stamped, colored, and cutout five sunflowers to create a border under the sentiment from the same set. In order to create a fuller border I made a few extra leaves and added them here and there.
Today's Blessing: I was at the Novi, Mi stamp show yesterday and met fellow Christian Paper Crafts teamie Jen Charboneau, Miss Boo from SCS. I also was able to touch base with a fellow stamp lover Barbara Bruder. What a precious blessing!!
Have a wonderful Lord's day,
Randi
Recipe
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Happy Fall
Paper: DCWV Tuscon Sunflowers; SU
Ink: Memento Black; Copics
Tools: Spellbinders Labels Eight; Glue Glider Plus; Scor-Pal and Scor-Buddy
11 comments:
Randi this is beautiful..I just love all these sunflowers, and the scripture is so perfect for today's challenge.
I am always a huge fan of sunflowers and this is so pretty. Great scripture choice for today!
This is wondeful, Randi. I LOVE sunflowers and yours are so beautifully done. Love the faded color effect of those papers - so vintagy and yummy!
Hope you are having a great weekend!
Hugs,
Linda
Oh Randi, I love it! Those sunflowers are wonderful! You are so good!
Randi you did a fantastic job today, both with your card and sharing your thoughts! You always bless me beyond words my friend!!! Have a wonderful and blessed week!
Hugs,
Grace
This is beautiful Randi!! I just love all the sunflowers and your colors!! Your thoughts are such an encouragement. You are such a testimony in so many ways my friend!!
Have a great week!
hugs,
Chris
hi there GF! finally got a chance to pop over - love your card today - that paper is awesome - but I am especially enjoying your post too! how fun to get to meet more cyber friends - love this challenge..so hope I get to play!
Your card is fabulous as is your post!! LOVED your pic with Jen! Super cute of you two! I'm a bit envious of you all since I'm so far away! (boo-hoo!)
Hello Randi - such true words you share today! Thank you! Love your card and that sentiment - perfect! Your sunflowers make me smile - thank you for sharing my friend - you are in my prayers! {{{hugs}}}
Dear Randi~
What a blessing you are to me! I was hurt so deeply this past weekend. I am still carrying the grief and the anger. I could easily say I have not felt truly at peace since then.
Then comes your beautiful post. Your card is beautiful. I love your coloring technique!
It was what you wrote that spoke to my heart. You are so right in everything you wrote! Peace can only come from the Father. He is the one who can truly heal this pain in my heart...the sting in my mind. I thank you for reminding me of such a basic thing! The Lord is the answer for EVERYTHING!
He IS Able,
Traci S.
Very lovely card
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