Sunday 14 April 2013

Thankfulness - Creating in Faith



Despite what we are going or have been through we have a reason to be thankful.  There are so many unseen miracles that happen within our midst on a daily basis, if we were to see everyone we would be overwhelmed.  The sun, moon and the stars all shine without our input, the birds that sing even on a cold morning songs that cheer even when you don’t want to get up, and our bodies perform the necessary functions, keeping us alive to see another day. 

That life that you living, have you been taking it for granted? I know I don’t always treat my body with the care that I should, yet I make demands on it each and every day, and when a pain strikes I promise myself that I will take more care.  We have to make the time and really see what is around us, what we have at our disposal and those things that really bless us. 

Thankfulness, as we appreciate what we have let us give thought to the many things that others do for us without expecting anything in return.  God calls us to be the light in each other’s lives as we give thanks for the blessing in our own lives.  Can you identify that you have to be thankful for?
 

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.  He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.. Psalm 18:30 

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe Hebrews 12:28



Here is a Byron Cage song to bless you this morning...

 

Saturday 13 April 2013

L is for Loving


Love is something that we all want to receive and to have a display of affection is nurturing.  There are also plenty of examples of the effects of lack of love and physical contact on mental health and well-being. We show others in our approach and by what we say, being patient and gentle demonstrates to them that we love and care for them.  

Some people really put themselves down calling themselves all the names you could think and some that you can’t, but we have to love ourselves and show that love in order to be able to love someone else. I celebrate the love I have in my heart for others and myself, and hope to treat others how I would like to be treated, with care.  What loving qualities do you see displayed in your life, how could you be more loving to yourself?
 

Painting for the day
Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's..
 More than tangled 18"x15"
 
  Blog Love
I am sharing some love with a random selection of those who are also taking part in the 2013 A-Z Challenge,it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter L, but a few of them for you to start with.....

Friday 12 April 2013

K is for Keystone



Definition...
the wedge shaped stone piece at the apex of an arch which is the final piece placed during construction and locks all the stones into position, allowing the arch to bear weight...
There are many situations over our life time where we are the only one that could have done/said/produced what was needed at the right time and place, and impact on a situation in the way no one else could have ever dreamed.  We underestimate our gifts and talents, selling ourselves short, without realising we are all part of the puzzle.

I feel that we are all called upon to be the key to a situation or circumstance at some point in our lives and provide that much needed support.  And that support can also come in many different forms, it can be the smile and hello you have for that elderly person who hasn’t spoken to anyone in weeks. The friend you listen to without judgement and really ‘hear’ them, the child whose work you praise and they go on to be the artist they were meant to be or that phone call or card in the post from you that came at just the right time when the recipient was feeling at their lowest point.  It is very easy to give someone support without even realising its impact, that could well be the thing they think about for the rest of their lives.  

I celebrate my life today, that I can ponder on all those who have impacted on my life and who have led me down the path I currently find myself on.  But more importantly to God who is the foundation and the keystone of my life.  How can you be more mindful of your impact and actions today?


Painting for the day
Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's.. 

Art Journal Page - The Light Keepers daughter 


 Blog Love
I am sharing some love with a random selection of those who are also taking part in the 2013 A-Z Challenge,it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter K, but a few of them for you to start with.....


Thursday 11 April 2013

Gratitudes - My Studio



My Studio
It’s not much, a step up from my kitchen table and it’s my space where I allow my creativity to soar....


What are you grateful for this week?

Wednesday 10 April 2013

J is for Jewel



Sometimes we don't realise what we have sitting in our own back yard, those precious jewels that need dusting off or showing light. In our striving we overlook these jewels insisting that we need and want what is on the other side.

Jewels are precious and shine, they make us feel precious and valued, our lives need to reflect care and love that we want to receive so looking closely at the resources we have now in our very midst that may lead to the very jewels in our lives.

Today I celebrate all those jewels in my life and my ability to see the jewels that shine in others.  What have you overlooked in your life that needs dusting off and allowing to shine?


Painting for the day
Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's..
 
 Art Journal Page - She was a Treasure

 Blog Love
I am sharing some love with a random selection of those who are also taking part in the 2013 A-Z Challenge,it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter J, but a few of them for you to start with.....

I is for Inspirational

I have read many books and heard many speakers talk that have been inspirational and have motivated me to want to do more with my life, to make a change and impact on others in a positive way.  Where people are inspired you see change, growth, innovation, improvements - new ways of doing things.  There are also many quotes that have inspired change that have come out of experiences and reflection.  

I think we are all born with the capacity to be more and do more, dig deeper.  I celebrate my life today for some of the things I've been inspired to do, that have encouraged others and I pray that I continue to step out.  What has inspired you?

Painting for the day
Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's..

  Mixed media on Watercolour paper - 11"x8.5"
 
 Blog Love
I am sharing some love with a random selection of those who are also taking part in the 2013 A-Z Challenge,it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter I, but a few of them for you to start with.....

In Which We Start Anew 
In Between  
Ink in the Book
Images by Bil
Is Anyone There
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