Monday Musing-Healer

Belinda Kersey 1/07/10

God’s Word
"But He was wounded for our transgressions,
      He was bruised for our iniquities;
      The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
      And by His stripes we are healed. "  saiah 53:5

The Song
Healer by Michael Jon Guglielmucci

My Thoughts
It’s my prayer that the songs and the words I write and post each Monday allow you to find some comfort and peace .  I don’t know what storm has entered your life or is on your horizon.  I don’t know what pain you face each day.  I don’t know what grief you suffer.  I do know that the words I  share with you through this blog are not mere words, they are truth and they are hope!

Words can be so empty in the face of any trial.  How well I know that!  But, as Hans Christian Anderson said  “when words fail,  music speaks”.  Of course, I believe that only the most special music will speak the words our soul needs.  Only music that is scripture based and anointed by God will truly soothe our hearts and calm our storms.

That is why King Saul called for David to play his harp when his demons were keeping him from rest.  Even in Saul’s descent to madness, the Truth of God’s peace penetrated his troubled spirit  through David’s song. This week,  I want to leave you with the words from one of my favorite worship choruses. I believe even in its brevity that it sums up everything I have been saying through these posts. 

 “You hold my every moment. You calm my raging seas.  You walk with me through fire and heal all my disease. I trust in You, I trust in You.”  My friend. I hope the words I write and the scriptures and songs I share truly penetrate your heart and that you can say without a doubt that God holds every single second and all of the moments of your life.  I pray that your stormy seas are beginning to calm.  I ask the Father to let you feel His presence in the fires that surround you.  It’s my fervent desire that God will heal every disease that assails you.  But most of all I pray that you can trust God with your hurt and fear.  

I know our precious Father is more than enough for anything that you face.  I know that He prepares the portion of peace and comfort that you need to live every day.  Even on the days that you have to get through by facing them a moment at a time, my Father is more than enough for you.  

Jesus is all we need my dear one.  Jesus is all you will ever need whether you are living in want or in plenty.  Don’t let go of Him.  Hold on for all you are worth and declare to Him “nothing is impossible for You, nothing is impossible, nothing is impossible for You.  You hold my world in Your hands”.

Your Response

Say with me to the One who loves you most, “I believe You’re my Healer, I believe You are all I need.  I believe You’re my Portion.  I believe You’re more than enough for me.  Jesus You’re all I need”. 

One Paper Pack-Multiple Projects

 

I have been a busy Queen Bee this past week!  I wanted  to show you ALL of the projects I made from one Close To My Heart paper packet!  And, this is not all, I have at least 10 card fronts I am making from the scraps!  Not bad for 9.95.  This pack is definitely my favorite of all the new ones and can be purchased here: Sonoma. 

I used the  Cricut Art Philosophy  cartridge and stamp bundle for every item as well.  It can be purchased here:  Art Philosophy.  You get a cartridge with 700 images, 3 full stamp sets and 3 full sheets of dimensional chipboard shapes for $99.  I can tell you it is worth every cent.  I will be using it extensively for gift giving, layout and card projects.  

I will be back over the next several days with pictures and details of the individual projects that I haven't shown you yet.

Have a wonderful weekend!

inspired stamps Baby Girl Card and Designer Opportunity

If you love creating  with your inspired stamps, Antoinette has a great opportunity for you!  You can submit one of your favorite inspired stamps projects HERE and may be chosen to be a guest designer for inspired stamps!  Take a chance and enter- if I hadn't done the same a few weeks ago I wouldn't be showing you this card today.  You have till mid-August.  She is also looking for NEW Design Team Members to serve from Sept-Nov. 

My 8th great-niece was born in June and this is the card I made for her shower.  I had to use this perfect inspired stamps scripture stamp from the Birthday set and precious His Little Ones Praying Girl stamp.

 I used Copics to color her of course.

inspired stamps used

Birthday
Praying Girl stamp
other supplies: CTMH paper, ink, buttons, pearls and waxy flax.  My Craft Spot crinkle ribbon, Copics

Another Reason to Own the Art Philosphy Set!

This video shows adorable flowers you can quickly cut with the new Art Philosophy cartridge and then stamp with coordinating stamps from Close To My Heart. You can order both the Bundle and the floral stamp sets from me HERE

Sonoma Layout

 

I am submitting this layout to the challenge at www.hearttoheartchallenges.blogspot.com for the birthday challenge.  I started to add lots more to it but let it sit overnight before I did.  When I came back to it, I decided I liked it just like it was.  There's so much pattern going on and by the time I add my photos, I think it would be too much to have lots of bling.  

I used the new Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and stamps to create this  beauty; EVERY SHAPE was cut with the cartridge. All the stamping on the embellishments was done with the coordinating stamps and embossed in gold embossing powder. The squares were stamped using Dusty Plum ink and the Happy Journey stamp set. The papers are the gorgeous new Sonoma papers from CTMH.  I've been using these papers to make so many lovely projects and I plan to order more soon.

Hope you enjoy!

2011-2012 Idea Book Release!

It's official-you can now view and shop from Close To My Heart's newest Idea Book. You can find it here: IDEA BOOK

There is so much scrappy goodness in this book, including the brand new Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and Stamp Bundle. There are also some fabulous free and special offers this month when you purchase $50 or more.

Monday Musing-God's Truth

Belinda Kersey 9-17-08

God’s Word

Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;  the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.”

The Song

Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns

My Thoughts

The neurologist said with genuine sympathy, “I’m sorry, I really wanted to find a fixable reason that’s keeping you from walking.”  He went on to say that in my situation “lightening struck twice”.  He had reaffirmed through a recent spinal tap that I have multiple sclerosis and had reviewed my MRIs taken prior to and following the repair of my cervical spine that showed clear damage to my spinal cord.  

In other words, the multiple sclerosis was the lightening strike that knocked me down and made me weak and the cervical stenosis was the definitive strike that assured I would not walk again.   The two places that nerves do not regenerate are the brain and neck and the enemy, in his attack, made sure he struck both.

What the enemy did not take into account was even if he was allowed to take my ability to walk, he would never be able to take my ability to praise and serve the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth and Author of my life!  What the doctor did not take into account when he told me I would not walk again, was that my God has the final say and that same God has the power to raise me up from this chair at the very second He chooses.

Despite man’s pronouncements, I choose to listen to “the voice of truth” that says “do not be afraid”.   I have “the kind of faith it takes to climb out of this boat I'm in” because I know my Savior is standing on the water waiting to hold my hands.  The Lord gives me “the kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant with just a sling and a stone” and someday, when my Lord says the word, “I will soar with the wings of eagles”.  Because God’s word says we “wrestle not against flesh and blood”, I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth!

I choose to believe God when He says “this is for my glory”. The only way the unbeliever will give Him glory is when there is definitive proof of a miraculous healing.  I now have medically-documented, definitive proof that says I have an incurable disease and irreversible nerve damage.   I could give in and focus on that knowledge but I know God has promised that “all things work together to the good for those who are the called according to His purposes.”  When God does His miraculous work in my body all glory, honor and power will belong to the Great Physician! And as long as I face my present circumstance, I will still give all glory to Him for my life.

Your Prayer

What has a doctor or other person pronounced over you?  Take some time to talk to God about it.  Ask for His will to be done.  Ask for Him to increase your faith in His power and to reveal to you His truth.  Determine in your heart and mind that you will not focus on the negative but you will focus on God’s word and His power.