To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; ...
It's all about "Pretty" today! :)
3 posted on
09/12/2007 5:58:04 AM PDT by
Billie
To: Billie
September 12, 2007
Making A Masterpiece
READ:
2 Corinthians 5:12-21If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
One of my earliest memories of my dad is that he loved doing paint-by-number pictures. The canvas was large, but the numbered segments where a predetermined color would go were very small. Dad would sit in his chair in our basement for hours, working meticulously with his painting in front of him and a cup of coffee at his side.
As a boy, I would sit on the basement stairs and watch with fascination. My interest did not stem from a misguided thought that doing paint-by-number work made my dad a great artist. Rather, I was amazed at how patiently he would work on each painting. Finally, the thousands of slivers of color became an image that Dad considered well worth the effort.
As I think of my dads patience in bringing a painting to life, my heart is directed to our heavenly Father. He looks on us and sees the voids and imperfections in our lives, yet lovingly and patiently does His work in us to make us His masterpiecea masterpiece that conform[s] to the image of His Son (Rom. 8:29).
What a joy it is to have such a God, who makes us new (2 Cor. 5:17) and never tires of investing His energy and effort into our lives!
God sees in us a masterpiece
That one day will be done;
His Spirit works through all our life
To make us like His Son. Sper
Only God can transform a sin-stained soul into a masterpiece of grace.
4 posted on
09/12/2007 6:18:37 AM PDT by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: Billie; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; DollyCali; The Mayor; beachn4fun; All
You want pretty?...You got it!
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9 posted on
09/12/2007 7:01:17 AM PDT by
luvie
(Thompson)
To: Billie; The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Allegra; lonestar; ...
~Feeling Pretty~
Good Morning To The Finest
Beautiful tables and graphics, Billie!
10 posted on
09/12/2007 7:04:23 AM PDT by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: Billie
Hello Billie....hope you are well.
14 posted on
09/12/2007 7:24:52 AM PDT by
Dog
To: PreviouslyA-Lurker; All
PAL FReepmailed me asking that I pass on a “Say hi to everyone!” for Her. I said I’d do so via a to All post here.
Here it is PAL...as promised.
No need to reply. I’m just showing You I remembered Your request,is all.
We miss You PAL!
Come back when time/life stuff allows.
HUGS!
65 posted on
09/12/2007 1:30:20 PM PDT by
Majie Purple
(I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; jkphoto; snugs; silent_jonny; Billie; Kitty Mittens; TPartyType; ...
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Hope Your is a pretty fantastic one,Y'all!
72 posted on
09/12/2007 1:50:38 PM PDT by
Majie Purple
(I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
To: Billie
99 posted on
09/12/2007 4:25:18 PM PDT by
Lady Jag
(The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; ...
The Night Became As Though |
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As the night drew near The air drew cold I could feel my heart Though a piece been sold
The noises around So soft but loud As though a baby Made the noise of a crowd
Rain began to fall Upon the land so dry Awakening the ground With love from the sky
Then what would appear A rainbow of gold Just like a fairy tale I'd once been told
So just remember The clouds then the storm A rainbow there'll be With the sun so warm
Lagaya Evans
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102 posted on
09/12/2007 5:09:27 PM PDT by
Lady Jag
(The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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