Encouragement Series: Stencil Fashion Card Set---Visit 613 Avenue Create and Join Our Anything Goes Monthly Challenge...

Hello everyone...I'm here to feature my card for our 613 Avenue Create Anything Goes, September Challenge.  I went on my own with Anything Goes while the other DT's  tackled the optional twist which is "Add a Charm."  I've had this fun stamps for a while but it's only now, I am able to use them. I love it!  I hope you join us and have some fun crafting and creating.

Each day we live is a blessing from the Lord.  I do feel like every second counts as the Word of God and His prophesies are unfolding before our very eyes.  Ungodliness  gives birth to lawlessness and lawlessness gives birth to anarchy and terrorism.  Jesus clearly tells us in John 10:9-10, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Those who remain outside of the Gate and refuse the safety of the Good Shepherd are exposed and are part of the world that is ruled by Satan. If you are not seeing that daily these days, then you might have been deceived---desensitized from seeing the truth.  When you no longer desire facts for complete understanding, instead rely on fake media's stories and narratives to shape your opinions and downgrade God's Word to your own interpretation just to satisfy your emotional and social prejudice, you have been corrupted!  

But there are those who entered the gate of salvation through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Though we may be living in this world, we are not of this world.  We are no longer under the command of the evil one and Jesus has given us authority and weapons of warfare in His Word to defeat the wiles and schemes of Satan.  A true disciple (beware of the fakes) of Jesus Christ does not prioritize their emotions and their own opinions over issues but seek the mind of God by obeying His Word. Following God is not easy and it comes with a hefty price, believe it or not.  At some point, have you honestly asked yourself  this critical question. "If my physical well-being is at stake, will I be willing to follow Christ unto death?"  Now, many would say "Yes" but just the Covid-19 pandemic alone along with draconian measures of local leaderships have already shown us what many so-called Christians would give up to preserve their existence.  I am not against common sense, hygiene and safety but I can't honestly tolerate fear.  How can I?  The Bible said, God numbered our days (Psalm 139:16).  He has determined our days (Job 14:5).  Our life is in His hands (Job 12:10).  He can lengthen our days (1 Kings 3:14).  He is our life and He blesses the faithful with many years (Deuteronomy 30:15-20). And if we perish, there's even greater PROMISES in store for the faithful.  These promises of God are eternal and should propel each and every believer to go and do the work He entrusted us without fear.  For if we truly believe God exist and He is in charge and in control of everything, we would face the giants of this life boldly because we know we are spiritually armed and charged by God to annihilate the works of the enemy to set the captives free.  Just like in the days of Noah, the door to the Ark (grace) will shut.  Just like in the days of Lot, God will execute His judgment to this fallen world. All of us who have been saved by faith in Jesus Christ and have received the promises of God when we entered the narrow gate of safety have so much work to do to share the Good News of salvation.  While there is time, lets do the work---Body of Christ!

For these Cards, I used images and sentiments from Dina Wakley from the sets "Fashion Forward" and "Handwritten Sentiments."  The size is A2 and the stencils came from Dylusions and Tim Holtz Collection.  Simply elegant.  

STENCIL FASHION CARD SET

STENCIL FASHION CARD SET WITH ENVELOPES

STENCIL FASHION CARD 1

STENCIL FASHION CARD 2

STENCIL FASHION CARD 3

This Card is entered into the following Challenges:

Crafty Catz---ATG/Add Gems and/or Glitter

Creative Fingers---ATG

Pattie's Creations---ATG

As You Like It---Fave Stencil and Why? (I love the Tim Holtz because it's very versatile)

Aud Sentiments---ATG with Sentiment

Lavinia---ATG

Time Out---Be Adventurous

Crafty Creations---ATG

Creative Moments---ATG/Funny

Mod Squad---Step Up Your Stencil

Paper Funday---ATG/Autumn

Crafty Sentiments---ATG

Digi Choosday---ATG

Lemon Shortbread---ATG

TTCRD---ATG

Tuesday Throwdown---ATG

Artsystamper---ATG

Colouring in Scrapland---ATG/Home Decor

Crafting Happiness---ATG

Jan's Digi---ATG

PIP---ATG

Simon Says---Use Your Fave Stamp

A Bit More Time---ATG

A Perfect Time---ATG

Classic Design---ATG

Craft-Dee Bowz---ATG

Crafts Galore Encore---ATG

Daisy Chain---CAS

Love to Craft---ATG

Love to Scrap---ATG

QKR---ATG

Sognando---ATG

Crafting Challenge---ATG

This is it for now, guys.  Make sure to join us at our neighborhood---613 Avenue Create---for an Anything Goes Challenge.  If you want to be challenged, take on the Optional Twist.  But there's really no reason for you to miss it. Can't wait to see what you create. Remember to trust the Lord Jesus Christ always!

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