I decided to get out of my comfort zone and try some different card styles, the first being this Side Step Card- and I am loving it!
Faith Art Friday is always a highlight of the week for me - it is great to be able to combine my passion for paper with my passion for God. The scripture I have used on this card comes from my dear friend Sabrina (aka okimom2girlz) I love this scripture and it fitted perfectly with this card!
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phillipians 4:13 (NKJV)
This is one of those scriptures that gets quoted so often, or sadly - misquoted and I have to wonder if we really understand what it is saying. In my Youth Group days we used to quote it and say that we can do whatever we wanted (as in 'I can do all things'), as though we have the POWER to do it. BUT the reality is this is not the true meaning
To understand it better we need to read the scripture beforehand to keep it in context. The Good News Bible tells us in Philippians 4:12-13 that
I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little. I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.
Rather, we can do whatever task is before us THROUGH CHRIST JESUS, it is not in our own strength or ability, but in Christ...and only through Him. Whatever situation we are in whether it be in richness or poorness, health, in our jobs or even in our homes, whatever state we are in, we are to be content in that as it is! 'I can do all things', it is not saying that we can do whatever we desire, but is telling us, whatever lies before us, we can meet the challenge through HIS strength! We need HIS strength to be content in very condition!
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Tue, Sep 21, 2010 @ 7:59 AM
Oh my Word!!! Linda, this is completely lovely! I always enjoy the way you share your faith, and how your work points to Jesus. Wonderful details, beautiful heart....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Wed, Sep 22, 2010 @ 11:31 AM
What a beautiful creation LL. That is the scripture we have been on at church. We feel so much better when we are content. Don't you just hate it when we temporarily forget these truths?
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