Today when I went to church to worship and to celebrate my rich heritage with my brothers and sisters in Christ, Doug Sauder spoke about the word COURAGE...imagine that :) I always find it amazing how my Father meets me right where I am and speaks to me...that is one of the serendipity(s) of having a personal relationship with Him...forget religion with all its dead ritual...give me relationship any day!
But listen to what I learned from Doug today: COURAGE is the root word of the word ENCOURAGE...I had never seen it! How exciting. When we encourage someone we are giving them courage to do what they may long to do or what we can see they have potential for....Wow....
I love that!
So when I got home and went to check out Today's Quote for the 21 Day Challenge I was elated to see what the quote related to.
Some of you have given me the courage to do things I've wanted to do, because you've encouraged me....THANK YOU! I appreciate you!!!
I am experiencing true SABBATH today....resting in Him and seeing His power....Hope you are too!
Font: 2Ps Think Small
Brushes: Mary Ann Wise Bella Floral Crosshatch Border; Rhonna Farrer 2Ps Scribble Flair Flowers and Stems
Love the lay outs you've made for the 21 challenge! Makes me want to join as well! ;-) Eef
Posted by: Eef | Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 07:12 PM
I think that is totally cool! I love it when God does that for me as well. :D I like the colors in this.
Posted by: Stacey | Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 07:41 PM
I don't know what more to say other than, I TOTALLY NEEDED TO HEAR THAT! Thanks, Mom...
Posted by: Jen | Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 09:05 PM
When we encourage, it gives people the courage...I love that!
What programs are y'all using to make these cute papers and borders?
Posted by: Carol | Monday, August 21, 2006 at 12:06 AM
Just one comment on something you said:
Who says ritual is dead? For me a big part of my relationship with God is worshipping him through the liturgy.
Posted by: Canadian | Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 04:24 PM