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Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps September Release Hop! There's another fabulous release in the SNSS shop that we've been stamping with and we're so excited to share our projects with you! Hop along and leave a little comment love for the designers linked below and you might just be a lucky winner! One lucky comment from all the comments along the hop will win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps shop. Winner will be announced on the SNSS blog, Wednesday, September 25.
My word for this year is surrender. I've learned a lot about surrender--true surrender and the way in which it is life giving. We live in a culture that demands the opposite--a world that tells us we are entitled to "have it our way" and "never say surrender." True surrender, however, gives life and is grounded in the trustworthiness of our Great God.
Psalm 91: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." (v1,2)
He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler (v4)
Imagine what that little bird must do to be covered under the wings of the larger bird? If I am to dwell in the shelter of the Most High and be covered under His wings, I must be still. I must remain in Him and go where He goes or else I will lose my covering. To remain in Him and go where He goes, I must surrender my will, my way and, Be. Still.
Life giving still. We tend to think that we have to do more, try harder. But, that is not what His word says. When we are able to stop our unhealthy striving and dwell in the shelter of the Most High, when we seek His plan and purpose--that is when the unhealthy striving ceases and we are free to abide in the life giving presence of the Almighty. With all your heart, you can trust in His promises!
I wanted to use my
gelli plate since all the cool kids are doing it! LOL! I've been inspired by my team mates and the art they've been sharing lately with this handy little tool! I'm stoked that Sweet N Sassy Stamps is now offering it in the store!! Be sure to grab yours! My project for the hop are two pages in my Psalms Journal. Both in Psalm 91. Both pages were started with some distress inks and my gelli plate. Next, some stencils and ink. Finally, I am featuring
Trust in the Lord from the new release, as well as
Singing Praises.
I hope you are inspired by our art and hearts as you journey through the hop! Your next stop is
Lee Ann's blog. I just know she's going to blow your socks off! Make sure to leave everyone a little comment love so you have a chance at winning some good love of your own!
TTFN, Jane
Wow! What gorgeous journal pages! I love how you used the gelli plate and those beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal pages, Jane! How comforting to know and have confidence that we can trust in the Lord at all times! His promises are true!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reminder that sometimes we just need to be still and listen to the quiet voice of God. Your pages are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful page.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pages! I love the rich colors and the designs! Going to have to check out that gelli plate! The bird designs are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour altered page is a real stand out, Jane! Great colours and design elements! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome journaling!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful inspiration! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJane, don't you just love using the gel plate? I love the element of surprise when making the monotypes because you never know for sure what you are going to get. I like how both your pages turned out, but especially like the way your second one looks. I like the depth of the colors and the texture is great. They made the perfect home for this adorable little bird. Great job showcasing this set. Thanks for sharing the insight on surrender that the Holy Spirit put on your heart. Made me think of the song "I surrender all". Hope you have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteYour comments concerning surrender inspire me to reflect on my own understanding of what it means to surrender my will to His. Thanks. And I love your Bible journaling page.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous page! The colors are so warm and have great depth. I love the sweet little bird paired with Ps 91. I am so grateful for God's promises in that chapter.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful and inspiring pages. Thanks so much for sharing your heart and words. Sometimes it's so hard to just "be still".
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