Stop, Drop...and Pray!

Ephesians 6: 10-20 addresses the power we possess during times of spiritual warfare.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.  Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,  and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.

Look at verse 18 again.  This small nugget laying among the other treasured weapons tells us that prayer hooks all our armor together and strengthens each piece. I have a dear loved one going through an intense spiritual battle. The most significant thing I can do is pray, pray, pray and encourage them to pray and be immersed in God's Word. My page might seem a little dark, but I really wanted to express the dark, chaos that comes near to us when a real battle is in full assault. I put the section regarding our impenetrable armor in a light, bright color to signify the certain hope for victory that is ours. We will win because the victory is His and He's already won it!

I used Sweet and Sassy Stamps: Stop, Drop and Pray, Chunky Alphabet, Mini Grunge Type Alpha.

Are You Growing?

Dangerous question, right?  But I'm talking about a good kind of growth...spiritual growth.  I mentioned in an earlier post that I have joined BSF for the first time this year to study the Book of John.  I've studied it many times in many ways, but never for as long as the course BFS designs.  The Gospel of John is amazing...but so is every book, every word of Scripture.  It is all profitable for us. I'm excited to see the opportunities for my own growth that lie ahead. 

I've acquired several new stamp sets from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps to use in my design work for them.  I LOVE the fact that the company is clearly Christian and promotes the Word of God and study through all their stamps, but especially through their Bible Journaling line, Creative Worship.  My design work is submitted for samples in Creative Worship.

The flower and verse from 2 Peter 3:18 will be a part of the Sweet 'n Sassy specials/give aways for their 9th birthday celebration. I love the whimsical look of it.  I used the newly released Chunky Alpha for the acrostic I developed to help remind me of the ways God wants me to continually grow.

I know the journaling part of my Bible art-journaling needs improvement...but it's just another way I'll be growing as I practice and learn.  The important thing is what my journaling says...and what it means to me in my relationship to God as I worship Him through it. 

Here is just one of the MANY deals, Korin will be offering at Sweet 'n Sassy stamps.  But most of the special deals are for a limited time, so head over there to check out the fun celebrations happening right now.  I'm honored and humbled at the same time to be designing for Korin.  I am in the amazing company of seasoned artists.  And I learn from them every day.