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Bless the Lord!

This is such a joyful scripture and always leads me to singing the chorus, based on it, that came out when I was a teen.  I believe the Psalmist was filled with love and gratitude for His God when he penned this one.  

It is a short scripture but it is full of what lies in my heart as a believer.  My Lord is holy and is worthy to be praised and blessed regardless of what circumstance I am in.  My Lord is the creator of my soul and all that is within me, how can I do any less than to bless His name?  

I've heard it said before, if you can't praise Him here, how do you propose to do it for an eternity?

52 Weeks of Gratitude Week 10

Welcome to another week of gratitude with Inspired Stamps!  This week's scripture stamp is Psalm 103:1.  This is one of my favorite scriptures and is just filled with so much joy that it seemed to call out for happy and bright colors!  The tag placement is based on a card I saw on  Pinterest.

Are you joining us in this gratitude journey?  If so, post your projects on the Inspired Stamps blog!

Consider it Joy!

 

This scripture is one I have had many opportunities to ponder.  When I was young and life was free and easy, I never gave it much thought.  It was just one of those scriptures I grew up with and didn't question.  As life became more complicated and trials appeared, I had to dig a little deeper to live out this scripture.  

I am glad it doesn't say to "be happy" when you encounter various trials.  Or "put a smile on your face" when you encounter various trials.  Joy is completely independent of the fleeting feeling called happiness.  Joy does not require a smile at all times.  I have found joy is internal and allows me to live day to day with peace despite the circumstances.

Losing a loved one is not a time of happiness but can bring joy when you know they are in the presence of God.  Having a chronic disease will not make your heart happy but can bring joy in the knowledge that our Lord will walk with us on our worst days and provide endurance to live through the struggle.  Losing a job is not a happy circumstance but can be a time of learning the joy of God's provision.

God has not asked us to be happy in our trials but rather to trust in Him and have faith in Him.   The joy comes when you realize He's got your back!

52 Weeks of Gratitude Week 9

Can you believe we are beginning our THIRD month of gratitude at Inspired Stamps?!  I am thankful we will be entering warm Spring months very soon!

Our first scripture stamp of the month is James 1:2.  This is a scripture that can be so difficult to comprehend and I will share my thoughts on it on my Monday Musing tomorrow. 

I know I have said it before but it bears repeating-these clear stamps from Inspired Stamps are so easy to use in all my projects that call for scripture.  The price of $3.99 for a single 2x2 stamp is also AMAZING!  Be sure to check out the rest of the uses of this stamp at the Inspired Stamps blog and while you are there, post your own 52 Weeks of Gratitude art!

52 Weeks of Gratitude Week 8

Forgive me for only posting my photos for this week's card.  I had an unexpected hospital stay this week and did not have time to do a complete post.  I am on the mend but appreciate any prayers!
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