Philippians 1:29. Gift a Day: Day 2, Gift 2 + Hanger for a Mini Quilt

Philippians 1:29

SCRIPTURE

OBSERVATION

What is suffering?

1.   1a :  to submit to or be forced to endure <suffer martyrdom>b :  to feel keenly :  labor under <suffer thirst>

So, what is martyrdom?

1.   1:  the suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause and especially to one's religious faith

Paul was force to submit to prison and eventually martyrdom.  The Philippians suffered prison as well. 

Suffering for Christ was a given. 

Suffering for our beliefs is nothing new.  It’s part of the package.

APPLICATION

I can’t really say I have suffered for my Christian beliefs.  I have been challenged by non-believers – good friends, beloved family members, and acquaintances - as to why I serve a God who would allow such pain in my life.  That hurt, but I wouldn’t call it suffering. 

A new acquaintance, who is a non-believer, said she doesn’t believe that “God will not send us more than we can handle.” I simply responded with a hug and said, “I hear you.”  I don’t know her life story.  I don’t know her pain, but I heard it in that sentence! 

I couldn’t agree with her, but neither could I share my point of view.  It wasn’t the right timing.

Simply saying, “I hear you,” hopefully let her know that I truly heard her pain and confusion – and I care.  And sometimes, that’s all people need:  validation of their feelings as well as knowing their listener cares without judgement. 

Any more will come in God’s timing.

PRAYER

LORD, this is a hard verse.  Oh, how I love to read Your promises, Your encouragement and of Your love for me.  But there is a price to serving you.  Let me serve You willingly and wisely, I pray.

Father, please be with those who are truly suffering for their belief in You!  Encourage and strengthen them.  And Father, if it be Your will, stop their suffering and give them victory upon victory!  Amen!
 
Dear Friend, this is my truth!

Day 2, Gift 2

My husband told me there are several people in his office that are cold – really cold.  If you recall, I made these hand warmers:

So, he asked me if I would give him a few to take to work.  Of course I would! 

I made these gift bags so he could take them in style!

Here’s the link to the tutorial I used from Amy at Positively Splendid!  

Hanger for a Mini Quilt

Though I didn’t make my OMG, I did finish it this morning - label and all!

My daughter did the quilting on the border and under the letters.  Also, do you see her quilting on the tree trunk and the Nativity?

I added hand stitched beading 

to the string of popcorn!

One reason for the delay was I wanted to make a way to hang the mini quilt.  I did and it came out great! 

This was the tutorial I used from Jayne at Twiggy and Opal!

I also plan to make a bag to hold the Advent Tree Decorations today. 

Isn’t sewing fun!

With the last week’s finishes my UFO completion percentages are up to 37%! Yea! 

 I don’t plan to add new projects to my categories until these are finished! 

But I am working on a plan for 2017 – which is even more motivation to complete my UFO’s!  J

I'm linking up to:

Needle and Thread Thursday 

at My Quilt Infatuation.

CanI Get a Whoop! Whoop! 

at Confessions of a Fabric Addict 

Finished or Not Friday 

at Busy Hands Quilts.

Finish It Up Friday 

at Crazy Mom Quilts

Be blessed, everybody!