Majestic God

Inspiration comes in many forms and can happen in the most unexpected ways. Recently I was inspired by the Majesty of God, challenged about awe and respect and inspired to create this card!

My husband and I just celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary and went on an wonderful weekend to Melbourne – while sightseeing we visited St Paul’s Cathedral

As soon as I walked into the Church I was overwhelmed with the beauty that lay within – the detail and the opulence – it is breathtaking. My eyes feasted on the beauty and my spirit was deeply moved recalling the words of the Psalmist

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Psalm 8:1

Everything about God is MAJESTIC. “Majestic.” The Hebrew meaning of the word ‘majestic’ tells us that God is the incomparable, omnipotent God – something that is found throughout scripture

Who among the gods is like you, O LORD?

Who is like you–majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?

Exodus 15:11

There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you;

there is no Rock like our God.

1 Samuel 2:2

Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.

Psalm 86:8

No one is like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.

Jeremiah 10:6

God is majestic in power, in splendor, in glory, in works, and in holiness. There is no god like the Lord God almighty.

I love the freedom and liberty we have as believers, we have the knowledge that we are the Church and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. I do pray that as we enjoy this freedom, we do not lose sight of the Holiness of God – His Majesty. This beautiful Cathedral reminds me so beautifully that God is a Holy God, one commanding respect and honour at all times, by WHO He is. I pray that this temple, will always enjoy the freedom that cost Him so dearly but will at all times, praise and worship our majestic God.

I pray our hearts will continually overflow with the words of King David

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Psalm 8:1

Linda Lucas

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Card by Lynn Stevens

This card sings with joy! It showcases my favorite animal, birds. Lynn has used Royal Birds in flight and Bird Queen crown art stamps in elegant colors reminiscent of the Renaissance era. The gentle curves of Natural Flourish add the movement to the regal flock.

Please come enjoy more of Lynn’s beautiful work on her blog, “Trash to Treasure Art“, and fly on back here this Friday for Melisa Waldorf, hosting Faith Art Friday!

“If life is a song, then love is the music.”

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Jeannie painting with acrylics on canvas board

My 14 year old daughter, Jeannie has created a painting called, “Sacrifice to Save a Life” and entered it into the national Reflections art program. This year the theme is, “Together we can…”. Many of her peers have created artwork for this theme around the ideas of recycling and saving the earth. But Jeannie wanted to express that she believes that people are more important and worth working together for. Her painting speaks of how we can each give a handful of rice and therefore together we can save a starving country.

Jeannie’s 16″ X 20″ painting, “Sacrifice to Save a Life”. November 2010

“And let us consider

how we may spur one another on

toward love and good deeds…”

Hebrews 10:24

Faith Art Friday is always a highlight of the week for me – it is great to be able to combine my passion for paper with my passion for God.

I love this scripture from Philippians and it fitted perfectly with this card!

I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me. Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

This is one of those scriptures that gets quoted so often, or sadly – misquoted and I have to wonder if we really understand  what it is saying.

In my Youth Group days  we used to quote it and say that we can do whatever we wanted  (as in ‘I can do all things’), as  though we have the POWER to do it.  BUT the reality is this is not the true meaning

To understand it better we need to read the scripture beforehand to keep it in context.  The Good News Bible tells us in Philippians 4:12-13 that

I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little.  I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.

Rather, we can do whatever task is before us THROUGH CHRIST JESUS, it is not in our own strength or ability, but in Christ…and only through Him.

Whatever situation we are in whether it be in richness or poorness, health, in our jobs or even in our homes, whatever state we are in, we are to be content in that as it is!  ‘I can do all things’, it is not saying that we can do whatever we desire, but is telling us, whatever lies before us, we can meet the challenge through HIS strength!  We need HIS strength to be content in very condition!

Linda Lucas

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Needle Felting

My friend, Heather visited last week and creatively enhanced my life, (as she often does). She taught me how to needle felt. Wow, what fun I having with this textural craft! I’ve always loved embroidery and working with yarn. Needle felting is like painting with yarn! And it’s also affordable, versatile and easy!

Needle Felting on a Purchased Sweater

I started with a simple knitted sweater from a thrift store. I bought a needle felting tool, mat & stencil, (“Applique Mold”) (Clover) and wool roving from my local craft shop.

Raised Flower Center

I stuck pieces of wool roving into the mold, placed it on top of the sweater with the mat underneath. Then I stabbed the wool with the needle tool until it was flat. I stabbed yarn for the stems freehand (without a mold). It’s that simple! It’s like sewing without thread. Mixing the various colors is one of the fun parts of this technique.

Needle Felted Flowers Made With Wool Roving

Multi-colored Needle Felted Rose

Pansies and roses are Heather’s favorite flowers, so I put them in my first needle felting project in honor of my teacher. It’s not at all finished, but I wore it to church anyway. I’ve seen ATCs made with needle felting, too. And I understand needle felting can be done on other fabrics, like denim!

I hope this inspired you to try your hand at needle felting!

Have a colorful day!

Crocheted Purse

I really enjoyed this project, which used only one ball of yarn. It’s a lovely variegated yarn, so I didn’t even have to change colors ( Katyil print, Opulence SAL/587 100g).

I started with a pattern and then took off from there customizing it. I love the results. Next time I travel I think I’ll make a hat to match!