Glory {Art 2016} Scripture Challenge #2 - Happiness or Joy?

Hello, my friends!

Sunday Blessings to you all! :o)

I'm back to share my second Glory {Art 2016} Scripture Challenge page.

Yes, I said page. I opted to do a second page in my journal. 

I confess that I didn't read Patter's devotional until after my page was complete.

I was inspired by the title alone, and this page popped into my head. 

The title was simply "Happiness or Joy?".

To me those are two very different things!

Patter has shared some wonderful thoughts and Scriptures on this subject.

Please pop over to her blog and read everything HERE.

I really do like it when my project turns out just like what's in my head. 

I think this page displays JOY beautifully! 

Originally, I had intended to only share a portion of this verse.
After reading it I knew I had to share more.
The last line of Nehmiah 8:10 says:

"Do not grieve, for the JOY of the Lord is your strength."

So many of us have experienced loss in our lives.
It's easy to dwell on that loss, and let the grief take over.
That's not what God wants for us.
He is there for us...to help us through the hard times.
He is in control of all of it!
That assurance is what true JOY is all about! :o)

Materials Used:

My Journal;

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil - A Big Whoop,

Spectrum Noir Markers;
Ink: Distress Ink - Scattered Straw, Fired Brick,
Spiced Marmalade, Dusty Concord,
Memento - Tuxedo Black;
Stencils: The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Halftone Borders,
Tim Holtz - Rays;
Stamps: Heidi Swapp - Alphabet;
Sequins: Dollarama.

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Linking Up To:

Glory {Art 2016} Scripture Challenge #2 Happiness or Joy?

Mo's Digital Challenge #261 - Anything Goes with a Mo Image



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As I was working on my page, this was the song in my head:

Okay...it might not have been just in my head.
It came out of my mouth too! ;o)

Remember, my friends
"Weeping may endure for the night, but JOY cometh in the morning!"
(Psalm 30:5)

EnJOY your day! :o)

Glory {Art 2016} Scripture Challenge #1 - Limitless

Hello, my friends!

I'm very happy to be participating in Patter's Scripture Challenge for another year. 

It was so sad not finishing last year.

I got behind when my brothers got sick.

Then with everything that happened after...

well, I just couldn't get back on track.

Now I'm back at it and excited to see what God will be teaching us! :o)

Anyone is welcome to jump in and join us at any time.

There's a button in my sidebar that will take you to the info post.

Please check it out!

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I had originally intended to continue with tags as my format this year.

However, after reading Patter's study, I was inspired to make my second art journal page.

I had another book just like the one I did my last page in.

I will dedicate this book to the Scripture Challenge.

I'm thinking that I may do a combination of tags and pages this year. 

Patter shared a really great devotional.

You can see it at Patter's blog HERE.

She also shared a song that was new to me.

I've included some of the lyrics on my page.

These words really spoke to me!

How different life is when we live with limitless FAITH, HOPE and LOVE from our Heavenly Father! 

With Him NOTHING is impossible! :o)

There's quite a bit going on here.

Please let me know if you have any questions about anything.

Here's a closer look at the song lyrics.

Here is a closer look at the Scripture verse.

Each heart holds something that God offers to us in LIMITLESS supply! 

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Materials Used:

Journal;

Red Floral Tissue Paper;

Claudine Hellmuth - Multi-Medium Matte;

Gesso;

Acrylic Paint: White, Rose;

Unknown Heart Stencil;

Perfect Pearls Spray - Interference Red;

Ink: Archival Ink - Jet Black;

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp - You Can Do Anything,

Kaisercraft Texture Stamp - Hessian,

Autumn Leaves - Snap Frame Alpha;

Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Classic Hearts;

Cardstock Scraps.

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Linking Up To:

Glory {Art 2016} Scripture Challenge #1 - Limitless

Word Art Wednesday - Challenge #219 - Anything Goes

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Here's the wonderful song that Patter shared.

It's by Colton Dixon, and the lyrics are included.

Thanks so much for coming by!

I pray you will be as blessed seeing my page,

as I was creating it! :o)