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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Philippians 4:19. Friday Finish - A Fun Journal Cover

Philippians 4:19
Scripture

 Observation
Paul was so grateful for the gifts the Philippians sent!  We discussed how important tithing is and I shared when we first started tithing roughly 30 years ago and another view on Philippians 4:18 here.  Philippians 4:19 is our promise - God will supply all our NEEDS.  The awesome part is that He will supply all our needs according to HIS riches and glory!  Therefore, there is absolutely no way we can outgive God!  Application
Honestly, it has took me a while to trust this verse.  Many times God would nudge me to give at church or somewhere or even to someone else.  I wouldn't out of fear that we would fall short at home.  
However, as my faith grew, I did begin heeding His call and we never, ever fell short.  
Prayer
Abba, thank You for the opportunities You have given me to bless others.  You are amazing in that we never fell short.  Forgive me, I pray, for the times I was disobedient.  Now, I'm grateful that You have taught me to be not only a cheerful giver, but a faith-filled giver.  Your patience with me has allowed me to grow in You.
Thank You, dear Abba! Amen. 
Friday Finish
Do you like 
my new journal cover?  
It was fun to make as I used my Accuquilt Fun Flower Die
and 
practiced my applique skills.  
Actually, it's for my granddaughter.  There's so much I want to say to my grandchildren, but with the oldest being only 8 years old, they might not understand.  So, I write them notes in these journals.  One day they'll read them and perhaps understand.  I've decided to print out photos we take on regular copy paper and include them in our journals.  

 Here are some more covers of my personal journals.
My personal journal
I used to use this 
washi tape journal 
for Bible Journaling....
I'm not an artist, but I try..... :)

 When I was first diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (in Nov. 2014), a dear friend recommended I keep notes of doctor appointments, labs, personal notes, etc.  This was my lifeline for a bit.  
Sometimes, when reading a book, I come upon life lessons.  They go in here.

Can you tell 
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Monday, February 5, 2018

Philippians 4:18 Part 2. More CIL String Blocks. Book Date.

Philippians 4:18 Part 2
Scripture

Observation
Wow:  "fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God."  Imagine, having your gift described as such?
Application
When we give, not only to our churches, but when we give anything, what makes it a "fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God"?  
It wasn't the amount the Philippians sent to Paul as much as it was their hearts.This Scripture is often quoted, instructing that giving is a matter of the heart.


Look at the next verse. Most of us give cheerfully, not expecting God to bless us, but because we love and care for others - which is an attitude of the heart.  Therefore our gifts are indeed "fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God." 

 When I first started reading  blogs, I was surprised and inspired by everyone who lovingly and compassionately create for various charities. You inspired me so much that I prayed, "God, help me find the time to create for charity,"  and He answered my prayer.  (Funny, I never prayed for my skills to increase so that my gifts would be "good enough", just for the time to create.)

 Each of you were my blessing, my inspiration and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

 Perhaps (grinning) that is why God blesses us abundantly in all things (our stashes) so that we may abound in good works.  :)

 Prayer
My LORD, thank You for Your faithfulness and guiding my heart and hands as I wrote this post.  I'm so grateful to all the generous bloggers who humbly shared their giving, for their generous hearts, and for working through them to inspire me to also become a cheerful giver of fiber love.  

 I pray your blessing on all the givers of the world:  that they may be blessed abundantly so that they may abound in every good work!
Thank You, Abba!
Amen.
More CIL String Blocks.
I was able to make more string blocks for CIL (Covered in Love)!  
I so look forward to making these - they're my favorite CIL block!

 Book Date

https://www.amazon.com/
More-Than-Hobby-Americas-
Superstore/dp/1595559833
I'm still enjoying More Than A Hobby by David Green with Dean Merrill.  I'm not a business person, but the conversational tone of this book captivates me.  


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https://www.amazon.com/
NIV-Story-Audio-CD-Continuing/
dp/0310421772
The Story The Bible As One Continuing Story of God continues to bless me on so many different levels.  The study outlines my church, Heart for the World, provides work organically to help me delve deeper into God's Word.  

 Check out these fun link ups!

Monday Making @ Love, Laugh, Quilt

Main Crush Mondays @ Cooking Up Quilts

Moving It Forward Monday @ Em’s Scrapbag

Show and Tell Mondays with Bambi

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? @ Book Date
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