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Seasons Changed

10/27/2018

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#21 [seasons] Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented 2017

He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” -Acts 1:7-8.

This year has been pretty eventful.

Changing jobs and coworkers- that was biggie. Totally new environment(s) and totally different characters.
Having 2 meager healthy parents to 2 disabled parents. One was hospitalized for 3 months with 3 open heart surgeries. Neither can walk now. I have a greater appreciation for caretakers. -Not being able to attend church because of my parents- another biggie for me at least. I’ve never been allowed to miss a day of church unless I was sick.
And now- we’re leaving that church of 13 years on terms we weren’t prepared for.
I’ll be moving again soon- not entirely by choice. It’s complicated.
my dearest dog of 16 years passed away this year....

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Those are some of the highlights. Each day this year seems to be adding on different elements of year that I will be glad to see move on. Despite all the lonely nights, frustration, angst, confusion, disappointment, countless hospital visits, midnight drives to nowhere... there was something to be learned in each closing of a season. Closed doors means new ones will open. New opportunities, fresh starts, and forgotten difficulties.

Every change has been a constant reminder that I am totally dependent on God because I don’t know what’s going to happen next. I feel like I’m losing a lot in this life but I know in the end that I will have gained a whole lot more for this life and the next.

The Lord will never bring you to a trial that He will not bring you out of.
If we have nothing else in these dark nights, it is hope. ✌🏻

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Big Big LOVE

10/27/2018

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#25 [love] Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented 2017

"For a brief moment I deserted you, but with great compassion I will gather you. In overflowing anger for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,” says the Lord, your Redeemer. “This is like the days of Noah to me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you, and will not rebuke you. For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. -Isaiah 54:7-10 (ESV)

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ESV Single Column Journaling Bible
Bible Tabs Printable- Digital Download
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint
Mod Podge Sealer, Glue and Finish- Matte
Illustrated Faith Sticker Sentiments
MAMBI Large LOVE Sticker
Heart Napkin
Washi Tape

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Sing Your Song

10/20/2018

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#10 [music] Illustrated Faith Gratitude Documented 2017

“May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works, who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke! I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.”
-Psalms 104:31-34 (ESV)

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ESV Single Column Journaling Bible
Bible Tabs Printable- Digital Download
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint
Mod Podge Sealer, Glue and Finish- Matte
Fiskars Clear Wheel Rubber Stamps, Music
Illustrated Faith Sticker Sentiments
MAMBI Sing Your Song Large Sticker
Mixtape Clipart-?

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Give Thanks

10/13/2018

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Read Psalm 136

Psalm 136 is a tremendous reminder of just how much we have to be thankful for. If we have to be thankful for one thing, it is this- that His steadfast love endures forever. Everything that He has done and will do stems from His generous love for us and it will infinitely continue on forever and ever. This is a promised hope that we can hang onto and truly be grateful for!

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