Charity

{I Corinthians 13:8}

The power of love is incomprehensible;

but it's effects are undeniable.

So grateful for the love of my heavenly Father

and those I hold most dear in my life.

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Perfect

God truly has blessed me with so many 'perfect' things!

He is so good.

hope

Why art thou cast down, O my soul?

and why art thou disquieted in me?

hope thou in God:

for I shall yet praise him

for the help of his countenance.

[Psalm 42:5]

Merry Christmas

May we not get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, but take time to remember and celebrate the greatest gift ever given to mankind.

Merry Christmas!

Thankfulness Part III

I count myself so blessed to be part of a great church family.

God has put so many wonderful and wiser people in my path and for that I am truly grateful.

When I go to church it is always exactly what I needed.

Sometimes it may not even be from the message, but instead from a single gesture or words of another Christian.

Just last night, as I was walking out of church I was approached by a woman, who grabbed me by the elbow and whispered in my ear,

Nicole, I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you.

Her words humbled me.  There are so many people in the church who really need prayer -

some have cancer, others have lost a loved one, some are going through a trial...

And yet, this woman has chosen to pray for me - a single young woman.

It is moments like those that I find myself saying, 

Thank you Lord, I am truly blessed.

Thankfulness Part 1

For the month of November I thought I would incorporate into my scripture pictures things I am thankful for.

Today I am thankful for direction.

I often have wondered how those without Christ make it through life without this.

How does one know what career path to take?

If they should take a job offer?

Who they should date?

If they should marry them?

Should they make an offer on that house?

So many questions and as a Christian I don't have to have all the answers right now.

I just have to keep Him first and He will direct - and for that I am truly grateful.

God is good

 

Through the good times and the bad...

God

is

good.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Why worry?

 

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow;

it empties today of its strength.

Corrie Ten Boom

I am not a worrier by nature, but as of late, due to circumstances I have found myself worrying.  Worrying over things that I know the Lord does not want me to.  Things that are in HIS control.  

A while back in college I did a study of this verse and learned that those words - Be careful for nothing - mean DON'T WORRY.  Worry only spoils a life which otherwise would be useful and beautiful to the Lord.

What a blessing it is to find answers to every day problems in God's Word!

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do

 

{Two textures applied: Cracker Jack & Autumn Burst}

Location:  Tetons, WY

Since the theme was Do, I decided to go with this print that I just did for my Dad's birthday.

A great reminder that we can do all things...

most importantly

through Christ.

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more in number than the sand...

Such a wonderful reminder...

...God thinks of ME!

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Romans 8:28

 

I have come to really enjoy linking up at Katie's.  I love choosing a favorite photo along with a great verse.  I don't think I will ever exhaust putting verses to pictures; it truly is so enjoyable.  I even have made a few gifts from them.  Thank you so much for hosting this linky, Katie!

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For Lauren

 

Last week's scripture picture was for my sister Brooke, and this week's is dedicated to my youngest sister Lauren.

Inspiration board being her favorite colors and verse...

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For Brooke

 

For today's scripture picture I used one of my sister's favorite verses along with her favorite colors for an inspiration board.  

View others as we glorify God through our photography over at Katie's.

HIS riches

 

This verse is one that I recently have come to further appreciate.  With my recent job change I have had to start of with less hours meaning a significant pay loss at the start.  But, God has been so very good.  He provided me with another side job with a family friend as well as some sales in jewelry and photography shoots.  I am making money doing things I love...beading and taking pictures.  I have not missed a car payment, I have not ran out of gas, and my cell has not been shut off.  My needs have been met and so have my desires.  Afterall, HIS riches are are a never-ending supply!

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