Friday, July 24, 2015

HOPE

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name.

I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
When darkness seems to hide His face,
(Edward Mote, cir­ca 1834)

There are times in life that the world says "There is no hope", but my heart HOPES in Jesus. I made this card for a friend of mine from church who has been diagnosed with ALS. I know God will heal her. Either in this life or in the next one. Praying that this card encourages her and helps her in the tough days ahead.

I am entering this card in the JUST ADD INK challenge to just add butterflies. 

6 comments:

  1. HOW WAS THE APOSTLE PAUL NOT SAVED? BY STEVE FINNELL

    1. The apostle Paul was not saved like the thief on the cross.
    2. The apostle Paul was not saved by saying the sinner's prayer.
    3. The apostle Paul was not saved by grace alone.
    4. The apostle Paul was not saved by faith only.
    5. The apostle Paul was not saved by baptism alone.
    6. The apostle Paul was not saved by confession alone.
    7. The apostle Paul was not saved by repentance alone.
    8. The apostle Paul was not saved on the road to Damascus.

    HOW WAS THE APOSTLE PAUL SAVED?

    The apostle Paul was saved like the three thousand that were saved on the Day of Pentecost. He was saved just like every person saved under the new covenant.

    What did Peter preach on the Day of Pentecost?

    1. John 3:16 Saved by faith.The apostle Peter preached Jesus as Lord and Savior.(Acts 2:36)
    2. Romans 10:9 Believe the resurrection of Jesus. Peter preached the resurrection.(Acts 2:25-35)
    3. Acts 3:19 Saved by repentance. The apostle Peter preached repentance. (Acts 2:38)
    4. Mark 16:16 Saved by water immersion. Peter preached forgiveness through water baptism. (Acts 2:38)(Acts 2:40-41)

    1. Saul (Paul) Believed and repented on the road to Damascus. (Acts 9:3-6)

    2. Saul (Paul) Prayed three days while on the road to Damascus, however, neither faith alone, nor saying a sinner's prayer was sufficient for him to have his sins forgiven. (Acts 9:9-11)

    3. Saul (Paul) had his sins forgiven after three days on the road to Damascus. Acts 22:10-16......16 'And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.(NKJV)

    Faith only advocates say that Saul's sins were forgiven because he called on the name of the Lord, not because of water baptism. That contradicts their own "faith only" belief that you are saved the minute you believe. Saul believed and repented three days prior on the road to Damascus.


    The apostle Paul was saved just like every other person that was saved or will be saved under the new covenant. 1. Faith, John 3:16 2. Confession, Romans 10:9 3. Repentance, Acts 3:19 4. Immersion in water, Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16

    NOTE: The thief on the cross was saved before the New Testament was in force. He was not saved on or after the Day of Pentecost. The new covenant was only in force after the resurrection and Ascension of Jesus.

    YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY BLOG. http://steve-finnell.blogspot.com

    Posted by Steve Finnell at 8:19 AM No comments:
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  2. MariLynn, your card has a beautiful, rustic look. The Monarch butterfly is stunning. This card is sure to lift your friend's spirits. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week. :)

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  3. MariLynn this is another gorgeous card that gives glory to God. Love the textures and colours you have used to create this beauty. I am sure your friend will be encouraged.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  4. Great texture and layering Marilynn, the rustic style and earthy colours work beautifully with your Monarch butterfly. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink.

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  5. Wonderful selection of textures and tactile embellishments. Great project. Chantell JAI

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  6. Such a beautifully natural looking card with so much texture, Marilynn. I'm sure your friend will appreciate it and your thoughts & prayers. It's so strange, I was singing a song this morning that includes most of the verses you quoted.
    Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week,
    Di

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