God's Love

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. - 1 John 4:9-10

God first loved us. Enjoy His love this season! Merry Christmas!

How great are your works

How great are your works, LORD, how profound your thoughts! - Psalm 92:5 

Since today is Earth day, I thought I'd share some nature snap shots from my instagram feed :) God's creation and works are truly something to be enjoyed and celebrated! Happy Earth day!

There is freedom

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. - 2 Corinthians 3:17

God in our hearts

"If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." - 1 John 4:15-16

Image credit: NASA and STScI

Rise Up

"Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light." - Micah 7:8

Children of God

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. - John 1:12-13

Currently listening to:
Gold - Britt Nicole
Holding On - Jamie Grace
Even Now - United Pursuit Band
'tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus - Page CXVI

Rest in the Lord

"Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes."
- Psalm 37:7

Songs that bring rest: PageCXVI / Lullabies

A time for every purpose

"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." 
- Ecclesiastes 3:1

Fearfully and wonderfully made

I recently got to illustrate for an article in the upcoming issue of INHERITANCE Magazine. The illustration below is one of four that I worked on for the article.

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." - Psalm 139:14

I'll be sure to share the article once it's online, and check out INHERITANCE Magazine's website to see other articles and the latest issue!

You keep him in perfect peace...

"You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.
Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord God is an everlasting rock."
- Isaiah 26:3-4

I came upon this verse when I needed some assurance. A lot of doubts have been entering my mind lately, where I'm questioning my dreams, goals and intentions. This verse assured me that my peace and comfort can always be found in God. Hope it encourages you as it's encouraging me.

Also, I will be taking a break from posting for a while... to be honest, I just feel a little dried up on inspiration. Hopefully, this break will help me find the right inspiration and I'll be posting again soon!

Be strong and take heart

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. - Psalm 31:24

*In iPhone wallpaper format. Download it on Flickr. 

Seek and you will find...

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Mathew 7:7

*In iPhone wallpaper format. Download it on Flickr. 
 

Ecclesiastes 11:4

Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. - Ecclesiastes 11:4

*In iPhone wallpaper format. Download it on Flickr. 

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For a dream comes through much activity, and a fool's voice is known by its many words. - Ecclesiastes 5:3

*In iPhone wallpaper format. Download it on Flickr. 

Beautiful in its time

He has made everything beautiful in its time. 

Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.

 I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives,

and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God.

- Ecclesiastes 3:11-13








Enjoying the book of Ecclesiastes right now. Also listening to Beautiful Things by Gungor and Broken Bread by Rend Collective. Hope they bless you as much as the verses & songs are encouraging me!
 

You make me dwell in safety

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. - Psalm 4:8

I came across this verse last night while I was ruminating about my fears. This verse brought me comfort before I fell asleep and even throughout today, as I kept in mind that the Lord makes me dwell in safety... hope it brings you comfort as well!

*In iPhone wallpaper format. Download it on Flickr.

The Lord is at hand

"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:5-7

I was experiencing some anxiety these past few days, and this verse reminded me to let go of my worries and just rejoice and delight in God, resting assured that He is at hand.

Listening to and being blessed by Christy Nockels - None But Jesus

Be Humble

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 

Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." - Philippians 2:3-11

Love your neighbor as yourself

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 
He makes me lie down in green pastures, 
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul. 
He guides me along the right paths 
for his name’s sake. 
Even though I walk 
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil, 
for you are with me; 
your rod and your staff, 
they comfort me. 

You prepare a table before me 
in the presence of my enemies. 
You anoint my head with oil; 
 my cup overflows. 
Surely your goodness and love will follow me 
all the days of my life, 
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 

Psalm 23:1-6

*In iPhone wallpaper format. Download it on Flickr.

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This bible verse post was inspired by the comments in the giveaway post. Thank you to all who participated! The winners are:

Viktorija Vaitiekute
Natiiii
Sarah Sue
beaconette

There are four winners because two of the four both requested sheep, which really makes for one design :) Sarah Sue, please provide an email address or contact me. Thanks again for your comments!