Be Obsessively Grateful-Bible Journaling

Good day to you! For the past couple of years I've been keeping  a little gratitude journal. By little, I mean it fits inside a Passport size traveler's notebook. I don't write it in daily, but I do several times a week. I find so many things to be grateful for, but at times, I find myself down and looking at all the trials and challenges I face and tend to ask myself, "Why me?!" 

Since I don't have the answers to the "Why me?!" question, I've tried to remind myself to focus on the good, to find the blessings in everyday, great or small. 

I've got a sign at my desk that says, "Be Obsessively Grateful" it serves as my daily reminder. 

Today I'm sharing 1 Thessalonians 5:18,  "Give thanks with a grateful heart."

May you be inspired to Start each day with a Grateful Heart!

Thanks for stopping in! Have a blessed week!!!

Bible Journaling-Psalm 147:4

Happy Thursday to you!! Today is actually my Friday, and I'm really looking forward to a slower pace these next few days. 

Today I'm sharing 
Psalm 147:4

"He counts the number of the stars;
He calls them all by name."

What a mighty God we serve that  HE knows how many stars are in our universe, and he calls them all by name! 

I have 3 kids and sometimes can't get their names straight, imagine ALL the stars have a name and our Lord Almighty knows each and every one of them!! That tells me, that HE knows me!!! I am one of many, many "stars" yet he calls me by name and knows me!!!

Page details: Beloved Society girl from Illustrated Faith Print and Pray Shop, printed stars, glitter, glitter washi and a scrap from a vintage hymnal. 

Thanks for visiting! Have a blessed Thursday!

Bible Journaling--Ruth 3:18

Well, hey there folks!!! I know it's been way too long since I've updated this blog. But like I've said, LIFE HAPPENS. 
Today I'm sharing 
Ruth 3:18 "'Wait my daughter, until you see how the matter turns out."

I'm really loving this verse right now. I stress. about. everything. I KNOW I shouldn't, but I do. :(
I always pray for peace and trust in God's will. 

When I read this verse, it really spoke to me. 

Page details: Variety of letter stickers, Beloved Society girl: from Illustrated Faith Print and Pray Shop.  Cross stamps: Illustrated Faith, Word Stickers: Tim Holtz, Crown Stickers: unknown

Thanks for stopping by!

Be blessed!!

Bible Journaling

Good afternoon, 

I've been trying to pop in here and share some bible journaling entries, but life always seems so busy. 

Today I'm sharing

Hebrews 11:6

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."

It pleases God when we turn to him and ask for prayer, guidance, strength, etc.

It pleases him even more when we seek him and truly have faith in Him and believe and trust Him. 

Details: Image: Illustrated Faith Print & Pray shop, Acrylic paints and Washi Tape. 

Have a Blessed Day!

Bible Journaling in "The Traveling Bible"

Hey there!! I know...it's been over a month since my last entry!! But I've been a busy girl! 

I wanted to share a really neat idea with you....

I joined a group on Facebook called The Traveling Bible and found it's a really neat idea in relation to Bible Journaling. 

There are a few Bibles circulating the US and each recipient decorates a bible page, signs it, and sends it on to the next person. 

Here is my entry: 

Psalm 91:4

"He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection"

I tried a new technique that I believe Tai Bender of  Growing Meadows shared. It was using a printed paper napkin on your bible page. The directions stated to use Clear Gesso, but I live out in the boonies and could only find Clear Mod Podge at my local Walmart. It worked fine for my project. 

I used some printables from Illustrated Faith Print and Pray Shop. I love all of these printables!!!

I also used acrylic paints and applied them with an old WalMart gift card. The letters are actually cardstock alphabet cutouts and I traced them with a thin black marker. The word "his" are alphabet stickers by Recollections. 

Bible Journaling: Ephesians 2:10

I hope you are having a wonderful Saturday! I've got a little down time this morning and enjoying our beautiful spring weather!!! I love spring for it's beautiful colors! Everything is green and pretty with the flowers blooming reds, pinks, yellows, etc. it's like the earth came to life again.
 Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could be the same?!! Bright and beautiful and renewed!! 

The verse for Week 15 @ Documented Faith is Ephesians 2:10
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. "

As I read this "we are his workmanship" I focused on these words. He made us, we are all made by the same God, so let us come alive again and do good works to give Him honor and praise!! 

Supplies used: Crossway Journaling Bible, ESV Version (Family Christian Stores), Acrylic Paints (Ross), 
Printable "Beloved Society" from (Illustrated Faith's Print and Pray shop), Washi Tape (Hobby Lobby),
Word Letter stickers (Tim Holtz-Hobby Lobby), Black Letter Stickers (Joann Fabrics Store), "Workmanship" word printed in Word on my computer

Thank you for stopping by!! Have a blessed Saturday!

Bible Journaling: JOHN 15:4 "ABIDE IN ME"

Good Friday to you!! Honestly, I am so glad this week is over. I have to admit that it was a HARD one. I know we ALL have hard days, just as we have good days. 
But this week was a difficult one for me personally. My mind spins with things I have to do, work, personal life, how my heart feels, and then...the silly stuff. But I won't bore you. LOL!

At times like this, I think to myself, "I can't do this? or Why do I do this?" Maybe I should try it MY way and see if I find peace, happiness and accomplish what I set out to do in life.' 

I had a talk with God this morning, I prayed..."God show me things are going to change for the better. Show me my kids will be okay, that everything will be okay."

I was encouraged when I found this at Illustrated Faith Print and Pray Shop. And I found this verse:

JOHN 15:4

4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

I used these images from the Illustrated Faith Print & Pray shop...I love them!

I used the Hymn image as a tip in, so could reveal the rest of the verse.

I hope you have a wonderful Friday! Be blessed!

Bible Journaling: Col. 3:12-17

Good afternoon! Feels so wonderful to be off from work and getting things done around the house. Life got pretty hectic there for a bit so I hadn't posted in a while. I worked on this a couple of weeks ago. It was Week 36 at Documented Faith.  
Due to my lack of energy lately and frankly not feeling well, I colored in the printed image and used washi tape to adhere to my page. I used a pretty piece of cardstock on the back of it to give it stability. 
The subject was COMPASSION, which often times, depending on how my life is going, I lack. 
I can probably show animals more compassion than humans. Maybe because they are more accepting. 

 Here is the back of the printed image...I wanted to keep it, so I could read it and read it again! 

Thanks for stopping by! The next theme word is TEACH! This one is going to be really good because I could use alot of TEACHING!

HAVE A BLESSED WEEKEND!

Bible Journaling: Psalms 37:5 "COMMIT YOUR WAY..."

Good evening...
I  have been trying to get this posted for TWO days...and finally have a few minutes to myself. 

I'd like to share Week 44 of Stephanie Ackerman's Documented Faith:
This week's verse had a free Traceable...this was wonderful because it's adorable and I was short on time....
Because of this, I was able to worry less about how "pretty" my artwork was...and focus more on God's message. That's what it's all about...God's word.

I read this many times....and for me it's saying.."Give yourself to God....Trust HIM...and HE will take action in your LIFE!" How awesome is that?!

Psalm 37:5English Standard Version (ESV)

        5 "Commit your way to the Lord;
    trust in him, and he will act."

For this I simply used the Free Traceable, available on the Homegrown Hospitality site, (link above) Some washi tape, and pretty diecut that I received in a Pocket Letter, and a Heidi Swapp Sticker to mark the date! 

Blessings to you........have a great week!!!!