Give Thanks In All Things

Please know, my friends, that I completely understand how difficult it is to be thankful when you're disappointed.  I am disappointed as I write this post, and yet. . . . .I am SO incredibly thankful to God for all the blessings in my life.  Our Pastor was preaching on Sunday night about the fact that regardless of any circumstances, God's children never have to worry about the future.  He WILL provide for our needs - food and raiment.  The sparrows of the air never go hungry, and just look at how beautifully God covers them.  Clearly, if He provides for their needs (which He always does), then surely. . . .He will always provide for our needs.  We have NOTHING to fear, and we need to ALWAYS be thankful.  Satan is going to try our faith, but don't let Satan gain ANY ground.  Always continue to thank God for the many blessings in your life, and NEVER doubt that He will ALWAYS provide for your needs.

I created this card using Simple Stories patterned papers and an October Afternoon patterned paper, a small bit of vintage sheet music, a Daydream Designs Bingo card, the free scripture word art sentiment this week from Word Art Wednesday, a few little Recollections mini pearls, a hand-cut felt leaf, and a few Simple Stories Autumn stickers.  I machine stitched the edges, inked it with Tim Holtz ink, and that's about it.  This is a DOUBLE PRIZE WEEK at Word Art Wednesday and I encourage you to stop by, save the free word art/scripture, and enter your art in our challenge.  Our theme is always Anything Goes, and we would love to have you join us.

 

Here are the challenges I'm entering with this card:

 

 http://www.stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/2012/11/challenge-164-colossians-13-5.html - Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Challenge #164 - Thankfulness

http://www.twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com/2012/11/10-sketch-challenge.html - Twist of Faith Cards - Challenge #10 - Sketch Challenge

http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2012/11/challenge-120-anns-give-thanks-theme.html - The Paper Players Challenge Blog - Challenge #120 - Ann's Give Thanks Theme

http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-195-anything-goes-at-crafty.html - The Crafty Pad Challenge Blog - Challenge #195 - Anything Goes

http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-week-44-thanks-bunch.html - Paper Play Challenges - Week #44 - Thanks a Bunch

http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/2012/11/challenge-13-thanksgiving.html - Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog - Challenge #13 - Thanksgiving

http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/2012/11/189-thankful-robyns-fetish.html - Dutch Dare Challenge Blog - Challenge #189 - Thankful

I hope that each of you who has stopped by today will take this one thing away from reading my post, and that is this - IN EVERYTHING, BE THANKFUL.  Don't look at all the bad things about a situation or circumstance.  Look for the blessing, the lesson, the hand of God providing for your needs.  Just be thankful.  I sure am thankful for each of you, and I'm so glad that you visited today.

Be blessed,
Karen