Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - #23 - ASSURANCE

For this fortnight Patter gave us the word "Assurance" for our art and also have us a very thought provoking devotional thoughts.

Once I read the word that Patter had chosen, the old hymn by Fanny Cosgrove - Blessed Assurance came to my mind so I have shared the first verse on my artwork.

The digital kit I used for my art is called Midnight Magic by Digi Illusions.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 22- SERVE

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Serve" for our Scripture art. I decided to use these words of Jesus as they are so important to us in this time in history where many people are so caught up in wanting more and more money, thinking that money can buy them happiness.

Years ago I read a Christian teaching book which I think was called " The Richest Woman in Town". It brought to light the truth that knowing Jesus as Lord and Saviour does make you the richest woman in town. He is all you need. No amount of money can buy the joy and peace that only Jesus can give.

For my digital art I used a kit called "Noah's Ark" by the designers at Faith Sisters with the stitching being by Jan Hicks.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 21 - FIRST

This fortnight's Scripture Challenge with Patter is the word "First". Once I read the word, immediately the song I have sung in Church - " Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God...." came to my mind.
I ask myself - do I seek His kingdom first? To be truthful, I do not always do so.

The digital kit I used for my page is called Commotion by Angie Briggs. I felt the numbers went well with the word FIRST. We are not to concern ourselves with all those other things of this world - only concern our selves with the ONE who should be always put FIRST.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 20 - Content

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Content" to use on our artwork.
Patter had used this scripture on her artwork but I just could not go past using it myself.
It is not an easy scripture to be consistent in our lives with. The love of money is not the difficult part - it is the being content with what we have.
So often we look at something in a shop and say " I need that" when in reality we should say " I want that".

The last part of the scripture is a wonderful promise to take hold on. It is so comforting to know that our Lord God will never leave us. We may walk away from Him but he will never leave us.

This time for my digital artwork I used a kit which is called "Tranquility" by Digi Illusions ( it is available from Nuts 4 Digi ).
I felt the name of this kit really suited the word "content".

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 19 PRIORITY

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Priority" for our scripture artwork. The word "priority" is not found in any version of the Bible so I chose a scripture that tells us what our PRIORITY in life should be. I know that I fail at carrying out this and put other things before God a lot of the time. The Bible tells us that whatever or whoever comes before God in our lives is who/what we worship - an idol. I am determined to put aside the "idols" in my life and worship the true living God. I will strive to put God first - seek first His Kingdom.

For my digital art this time I have used a kit called "Remembrance of Time Past" by Nutkin Tailz Designs. I chose to use this kit because of the fact I need to remember to put God first.
The sprayed alpha was created using an action by Atomic Cupcake.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 18 Compassion

This fortnight Patter has given us the word "Compassion" for our artwork. I chose to use two scriptures sharing that God is full of Compassion and therefore as the second scripture says we should be compassionate.

For my digital art I used the stars and patterned papers from a kit called "Beautiful May" by Caroline B. ; the recoloured Silver Braid by Just Passin Thru; bead flower by S. Tierney.

Scripture Challenge with Patter Cross - # 17 Prayer

For this fortnight Patter has given us the word "Prayer" for our artwork. When I went looking for a scripture to use I found this lovely one which has a song based on it which I will share a website below where you can read the words and click on the link to listen to the song being sung.

Prayer is an area of my walk with the Lord where I know I fail him miserably. I do not know why I do not discipline myself more and set aside proper prayer time. Patter's devotional thoughts have been good timing for me to search myself and ask myself.... why??? why don't I take time to pray. I know I am constantly talking to the Lord during the day but do not go aside for a proper quiet time. If Jesus did it I should also.

For my digital artwork I used a kit called Prayer and Praise by Thao Cosgrove and the scallop edge is a template by Ursula Schneider.

Here is the website with the song:
Let My Prayer Come Like Incense