Share a smile :)

And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor ” ~ Judges 6:12

Such a incredible tough couple of weeks it's been here ~ from poor Brandy's terminal cancer to my stolen purse and subsequent havoc they are wreaking on our banks with stolen checks, etc  and about 50 other things that all felt so insurmountable... you know, those days upon days when nothing goes right.  The frustration, the sadness ....  one day last week I just sat down and said "that's it!  I just can't take one more thing!  I'm beat! I'm tired! My heart aches!"  And not even an hour after that, my Jeep - new, perfectly working - breaks down and left me stranded with my little son.  This Jeep has NEVER, EVER broken down + was just back from it's check-up.   As much as I wanted to toss up my hands and scream, I thought of the scripture that Pastor read to us not too long back ........  Judges 6:12.   I put my head into my hands and  just asked Him to shelter me, guide me.   Sometimes life challenges us whether we are ready or not ~ we won't always know how to handle it but if we trust in our Lord, He will see us through.

Now ... I'm no Gideon delivering the Israelites from the Midiantes ;)  But just as he saw himself as meak and not qualified, the Savior reminds us that we are strong and confident.  He reminds us that no matter what the circumstances look like ~  dig your heels in and know that by His spirit we will overcome!

Which brings me to my card for today :)  Our challenge this week at the Happy Monday Challenge is to create a card of fellowship and "share a smile!"  I recently read on a good friend's blog that she, too, was suffering greatly last week and my heart ached reading the news of  her loss.  I knew instantly who I wanted to make a card for ...  no matter what is happening in our lives, what an awesome reminder that someone else's troubles may be greater than our own.  For that, I am humbled and grateful for His awesome love and grace!

I created a card using this super sweet bunny image from the "First Peek of Spring" set - you can find it here in the shop!  It's perfect for Easter cards, Spring, and the beauty of flowers is so versatile.  I colored this image before having any idea what paper I'd pair it to, so it's a bright bouquet of flowers! 

And did you know that you can try  a Deedee's Digis for free before you buy?!  You sure can! There is so much inspiration, come on by - we'd love to see what you create this week! 

 And as Pastor told us, let today be a miracle for you.  Sometimes doubts will happen - you'll have those "toss your hands in the air and scream" days ~ that's just all part of the journey.  You might doubt, have hestitancy, stall, struggle ... but those are the times you need to draw closest to Him.  Let Him take the reigns of control and show you the way!  Because, after all is said and done, there is only one direction to turn - towards Him!


 
Blessings to you!
~Kelly