In the Palm of His Hands

One of the most comforting things when going through a storm in your life, is knowing that God is in control.
Psalms 95
Gods hand is in the deepest places of the earth, He created it all.
You are in the palm of his hand!
Sometimes we may feel like a tiny little boat in a huge swelling storm but remember that you and that storm are sitting in God's hands.

I thank God for being with me and taking care of me in the good and bad times.

Time Flies

Our lives are short so why do we live as if we have millions of years here on earth?! 

I'm guilty. Of waisting precious days. Are you? 

Ephesians 5:15-17 

See then that Ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be Ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of The Lord is. 

We need to go through life with responsibility, knowing our purpose, seeking Gods will! 

But this verse shouldn't just apply to seeking God and being responsible, we should also spend as much time with family and friends, especially your loved ones! 

Do you ever find you and your spouse/ family all sitting on the couch each on your phone or IPad watching tv not even enjoying the tv show together? Or worse. All in separate rooms? 

Don't take advantage of the short time we have with our loved ones! 

Psalms 90:12 So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 

Faith Moves Mountains

Matthew 17:20
With faith in God we can do anything. We can move Mountains.
We each have our own mountains, some may be harder than others. Maybe it's a mountain of laundry,  a stack of papers at work or, a new journey in life.
As Christians, thankfully we know of 2 very important things that can get us through tough times. God and our Faith in God!
Not much may happen if you don't have that second part.
Luke 1:37 says with God nothing is impossible!

Look Up

Colossians 3:2 set your affection on things above, not on the things on the earth. 

Are you looking up? Usually when we are in need, we are thinking of God praying to God and hopefully looking up! But what about when everything seems to be going perfectly? I wouldn't ever go as far to say my life is perfect. Ever. Not even close. I love my life and all the things in it, but spiritually I need a lot of work, I'm sure I always will. I still have times though that everything seems to go just right, I'm happy and good things are coming my way, but. Those are the most dangerous times, don't get caught off guard and find yourself focusing on all your earthly treasures. Focus on things above. 

No matter what circumstances we are in we need to LOOK UP! Remember what Jesus did for us, and most of all pray that you're staying in Gods will for you. 

Committed Like Ruth

Ruth Chapter 1 

Ruth made a big commitment to her mother-in-law after both of their husbands had passed. A commitment to stay with Naomi and to trust in her God. The world we live in now is much different than back then but we still have many commitments. 

Ruth stayed true to her commitments, have we stayed as true to ours? 

Make a list of all your commitments and promises -- in all areas of life.

Now go through and check all the ones you have 100% stayed true to.

If I'm being completely honest I don't feel like I'm 100% committed to everything on my list. It's not easy to be completely committed to things, but no one said it would be! 

Ruth never questioned her mother-in-law, she did everything she asked of her, because of that they were both blessed. Ruth was able to provide food for both of them, she soon got married and had a son, whom became the grandfather of Judah's greatest King, David!

Keep your list with you and do your best to stay true! 

Less Anxiety, More Peace!

Psalms 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for thou O Lord only makest me dwell in safety. 

Does anyone else lay your head down to sleep, exhausted, yet instead of falling peacefully to sleep, your mind is going crazy thinking of all the things to do tomorrow or even days into the future.

I can't just tell my brain to shut off, It's not like I need my brain to be anxiously thinking of what needs to be done, because guess what I can't do it til tomorrow! 

I struggle with this every night, sometimes I don't even realize I'm doing it!

This verse may be a lot more about safety but I like that it begins with peace, and that's what I need! 

When you go to bed, start with saying this prayer, don't just repeat it or say it as habit, really pray to God in your own way! If after your prayer and talking with God you still can't stop thinking about tomorrow, count your blessings! Maybe we can fall asleep thinking about all the good things rather than our To Do list. 

Colossians 3:2 set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth! 

Philippians 4:8 Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS. 

Clothed in Strength & Honor

In Proverbs 31 we learn a lot about the "virtuous woman". All the characteristics she has are things we need to being doing as women of God! I've been wanting to watercolor these dresses for a while now and thought this verse was fitting for it. 

Strength and honor are her clothing, in an earlier verse we learn about her actual clothing but here we look at her inner clothes. She is strong and highly respected by others and completing Gods will for her she can rejoice in the future. 

Let your inner clothes be as beautiful as your real clothing!