Scripture Series: Commit Thy Works Unto the Lord Easel Card...Join us at Word Art Wednesday Challenge!

A Blessed Day, everyone!  You thought I have forgotten my blog?  Not at all.  Just had a hectic schedule as I prepare a few cards for the 2 new groups that asked me to join their DT teams.  I still could not believe all these wonderful opportunities to share my artwork and inspiration to all you great Crafters out there.  In fact, I am still doing a happy dance...LOL

Anyway, I've just joined the talented bunch of ladies as DT at Word Art Wednesday and they sure made me feel very welcome.  See what they share about me here.  They're among the sweetest people I've met in the Crafting world and I know that I will have a wonderful time working with them.  As my intro project, I am using the Bible verse at Proverbs 16:3 which comes as a free Word Art to anyone who wants to download it and use it for our new Challenge starting today. The main image is from Sassy Cheryl's Digi Stamps that I colored with ProMarker and Prismacolor markers.  I embossed my panels with a Cuttlebug and Paper Studio embossing folders, die cut with my Nestabilities and punched the butterflies with an MS Stamp and Punch.  I inked my edges with Broken China Distress Ink, added some glitters (Stickles) on the butterflies, incorporated a satin ribbon and placed several white gems from Imaginisce.  The sentiment, located at the message space,  is from Studio G.  Lastly, I included my favorite embellishment of all...sewing all over, in and out this Card.  I hope you're blessed with the message this Card imparts and would be glad to hear your comments.  So, hop on over at Word Art Wednesday and see what the other DT's came up with and join in the fun!  This Card is entered into the following Challenges:

1.    All Sorts featuring "Layers"
2.    Poodles Parlour featuring "Here Comes the Girls" 
3.    Robyn's Fetish featuring "More than One Fold" 
4.    Card Caravan featuring "Pop It Up" 
5.    House of Gilli featuring "More than One Fold" 
6.    Old Back Porch featuring "Anything Goes" 
7.    Clearly iStamp featuring "Leaves"

8.    Papertake Weekly featuring "Things that Make You Go, Awwww"
9.    Shelly's Images featuring "Show Us What You Got" 
10.  Make it Monday featuring "Anything Goes" 
11.  Challenges for Everybody featuring "Anything Goes" 
12.  Squirrel and the Fox featuring "Anything Goes"
13.  My Time to Craft featuring "More than One Fold" 
14.  Unique Crafters featuring "Anything Goes"

COMMIT THY WORKS UNTO THE LORD EASEL CARD:

  COMMIT THY WORKS UNTO THE LORD EASEL CARD WHEN CLOSE:

  COMMIT THY WORKS UNTO THE LORD EASEL CARD LAYERS:

  COMMIT THY WORKS UNTO THE LORD EASEL CARD WITH MESSAGE SPACE:

COMMIT THY WORKS UNTO THE LORD EASEL CARD WITH ENVELOPE-BOX:

So, I was pondering on the scripture I shared in this card (Proverbs 16:3) and God reminded me of another verse in Philippians 4:13 that says:  "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."  Then, He took me to another verse in John 15:5 in which Jesus had spoken: "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."  These led me to believe that its only through JESUS (our Lord and Savior) that we can find meaning and purpose for everything we plan to do.  He is the Supplier, the Source, the very Power that makes all things possible.  Have you committed all your efforts to the Lord?  The first step is to know the love and compassion He has shown you through His sacrifice on the Cross.  Know that no matter what happened in your past, He is always willing to forgive and to receive you when you come with a humble heart.  He is just a prayer away!