Selah...pause, ponder, praise. Whenever we see this word we should pause, reflect on what we have just read, and praise God for His truths.
Trust in Him at all times...we are to trust God always, during good times and bad, when things are going as we would like as well as when we're in a dark place wondering when we'll see the light. It's easy to say that we put our total trust in Him, but do we really trust Him with our whole heart? Do we wait on God to act, or do we grow impatient and decide to "fix" things on our own or "help" God out? Sometimes in our humanness, we may feel that God has forgotten about us, but rest assured God will never leave us or forsake us, He is always working on our behalf, for our good. All we have to do is trust in Him...always.
God desires to have a personal relationship with each and every one of us. He wants us to confide in Him, to share our innermost thoughts and desires with Him, to pour out our hearts to Him. Sure, He knows all and there's nothing we can hide from Him, but He wants us to freely confess our sins and unburden our souls to Him, to tell Him our wants as well as our needs, to share our joys and our sorrows. When we patiently submit our will to His, there is nothing that He won't do on our behalf.
God is our refuge, He is our shelter during life's storms. We can always find safety and comfort when we rest in His loving arms.
While searching my files for a photo to use on today's layout, I came across this picture that was taken at my church's women's retreat this spring. I think it convey's today's word pretty well...
Supplies:
Little Yellow Bicycle Patterned Paper
Prima Gems
Papertrey Ink Buttons
Lifestyle Crafts Die
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Gemiel! I love your page! There is a lot of power in that photo!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully said, Gemiel! Thank you for sharing! Your page is beautiful and I really love the wonderful photo! Have a happy day!...Nancy :o)
ReplyDeleteWow Gemiel this is so beautiful! I love what you did with the page and enjoyed reading your post. Great way to hilight the photo!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful art with us on the Design Team each week at Word Art Wednesday. You are a tremendous blessing to our team, and I pray that God will bless you for your efforts to glorify Him.
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Karen
I love this photo! What a great layout for this verse.
ReplyDeleteWOW - your page is fabulous - stunning photograph! Thank you so much for sharing your words too.
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Maxine
The photo fits the scripture so well! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Gemiel! LOVE the gem swirl--and your photo is fabulous! You are so fabulous at scrapbooking, I really admire your talent! :) Thank you for your inspiring words, as well!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a powerful page, Gemiel. I love it. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi Gemiel - you did a wonderful job on this scrapbook page. The hands on the Bible speak volumes. Thanks so much for linking this to Scripture Thursday. ~ Abby
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