Scripture Series: Bless the Lord At All Times---Get inspired by joining Us At Word Art Wednesday Challenge!

Blessings, everyone!  Another week has passed and we were so delighted at the inspiring entries we received each week at Word Art Wednesday (WAW).  It's nice to know that many Crafters are making projects that inspire others either by using the Scriptures (Word Art) we share each week or choosing an uplifting sentiment to encourage others.  I am truly delighted to be a part of a team of talented Crafters who happens to also love the Lord Jesus so, each week, I am inspired to give my best creation.  First for the glory my Savior Jesus Christ and secondly, to fulfill the great commission in Mark 16:15, "He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation."  Jesus is the best news we can ever share anybody. His death, burial and resurrection bring forth hope and victory to this dying world.   I believe that each one of us is assigned by  God a purpose and Crafting is just one of the many ways I can proclaim His message to anyone who wishes to listen.  

So, here's an inspiration for you for this week's WAW Challenge.  I used one of the many wonderful digi images of Mo Manning and decided to color her vintage.  I used my ProMarker and Prismacolor Markers (shades of grey) to make this image come alive.  It's my first time to color this way but will certainly not be the last.  I used a Kraft base card to make a 5.5-inch square card.  The DP's are from Paper Studio Kraft Collection (love these papers).  I printed our free Word Art  and die cut it using Shapeabilities.  I adhered some white gems from Imaginisce, stitched all over and this project is complete.  You can upload the free Word Art by visiting the WAW Blog.  You can make a project using it or any uplifting sentiment and join our Challenge.  Fabulous prizes are given away every week.   I love hearing your comments so, please feel free to leave me one and if you find any inspiration here, I would love to have you as a follower.  My blog needs more lovin'....LOL  This Card is entered into the following Challenges:

1.    DP2 Challenge---Let's Chill with Mo Image
2.    Anything Goes---Stitching 
3.    Flourishes---Things That Make You Happy (Praising the Lord-dancing and singing for Him)
4.    My Mum's Craft Shop---Inspiration from a Song (Inspired by Psalm 34 song)
5.    Crafting for all Seasons---Thank You 
6.    Creative Moments---Anything Goes 
7.    Inky Impressions---Make it Girly 
8.    Divas by Design---Use 2 or More Patterned Papers 
9.    Sisterhood of Crafters---Thankful 
10.  Penny's Paper-Crafty---So Thankful/Give Thanks

11.  Card Makin Mamas---Thanksgiving/Thank You
12.  OSAAT---Use a Digi 
13.  Challenge 4 Everybody---Anything Goes 
14.  Eclectic Ellapu---Layering
15.  Make It Monday---Anything Goes 
16.  Lady Anne's---Stamp Challenge:Anything Goes 
17.  Pink Elephant---Giving Thanks 
18.  Robyn's Fetish---Make It Vintage 
19.  Wags and Whiskers---Be Thankful 
20.  Love to Create---Give Thanks 
21.  DL. Art---Anything Goes
22.  Scrappy Frogs---Give Thanks 
23.  For Fun---Be Thankful

 BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES CARD:

 BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES CARD LAYERS:

 BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES CARD INSIDE:

BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES CARD WITH ENVELOPE-BOX:

So, what about Psalm 34:1?  It says "I will bless the Lord at all times."  It is easy to give praise and thanks when things are going well our way.  But the verse didn't say, "give thanks" when things are great but it says, "at all times."  Therefore, it includes those very difficult times in our lives when all hope is gone, when we lay in a mess we created,  when every road seemed dark and endless---it's on those times that we need to lift up our hands in surrender to Him and let God be God.  The other half of the verse says "His praise shall continually be in my mouth."  Again, the word "continually" tells us that no matter what the circumstances are, we are to lift up and declare the wonderful works of God in our lives.  Oftentimes, the problem is that we are quick to look at the bad situations and forget the good ones.  If we only make a list--we will discover that the good outnumbers the bad...It is important for us to know where our blessings flow--It flows from the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross.  If the Father didn't withhold His Only Son from us, to suffer a shameful, painful, horrible death just to bring us back into His righteousness, He will certainly not withhold every great blessing in your life.  So, when we are stricken by all sorts of trials, try lifting up your hands to glory in the Lord and let your mouth bring forth a sweet aroma of praise.  Remind Him of the wonderful promises He told us in His Word and because we serve a God that knows no lies, He will act on His Word.  All glory to JESUS CHRIST!