True Story

While preparing the "weekly page prompt" for the ladies in my Scrapbook Life Journal class, I grabbed a sheet of old book paper that I had torn out of a book to use for my example. My suggestions are always "Use what you have" and I have been "recycling" old books because I like the texture of the old book paper with the reminder to NOT pay attention to what is on the paper because it will be eventually covered up with something else...so I went along with the whole entire process NEVER READING what was on the page.

True Story.

I got to the end of the process and thought, okay, time to cover up or rip off the words that are not covered when the words jumped out at me like a stinkin Jack-in-the-box.....

true story, FOR REALS!

THIS is how GOD talks to me...not in the lighting and thunderous deep loud voice from above...but in things like this.  HE is always communicating and all we have to do is just STOP for a moment and listen, but not always with our ears.  

Things like this remind me that HE is always always always right here.  Walking along the way with me, sometimes pushing me up big steep stupid muddy hills, sometimes pulling me through days that last too long, sometimes carrying me across finish lines..and always sending subtle reminders for me to learn from and to share with you...

This is one of those times when I don't know exactly who this is going to reach, but based on today's world, we could all use a little shout from the sidelines to .....KEEP GOING!

Comments

[kathy]

Amen! :)

[Ashley]

Thanks for that little reminder. I was just struggling with something similar yesterday. I hear you on the way God talks to us-- mine seems to come in my art and music. It's amazing!

[~LIZ]

That's crazy good!! Love it!

[Gianna Glasser]

Stephanie, you always, always speak to my soul. Happy Sunday my friend.

[Courtney Walsh]

I love this so much. :) It's so so true too...God talks to us everywhere...I always have to remind myself to slow down and listen!!

Your artwork is just so amazing, Stephanie! I LOVE it!!

[Lynn]

Wow, this touched me! Sometimes when I'm struggling, I know He's there and I just hold my hand out in front of me and I know he's holding my hand and it comforts me.... Thank you for your post today; a wonderful way to being my Sunday!

[Les]

I LOVE it, Stephanie! And I agree 100%....all I have to do is show up and be open...God does the rest. Hugs and thanks again for all you are doing for us.

[Jolene]

I needed that today God is good all the time! Thanks for being real and listening to God and sharing with us

[Sandra]

This post was perfect timing for me! Thanks for sharing...this lifted me up when I felt like my knees were buckling x

[Laura]

What a sweet surprise! :)

[Colleen F]

Love the look that you have created and the instructions for the class sound like fun. I am so looking forward to the time that I can sit down and get caught up.

In the mean time, I am going to have to really work on my ability to tear a page from a book. As an English teacher and someone who loves books, I have always had a hard time with the thought of ruining a book.

Thanks for pushing me out of my box.

[mama bleu]

I totally get this. The Lord is always telling me to listen with all of my senses!!

[pam landolt]

I love how you are so keenly attuned to God. It enables you to reimind the rest of US to keep an open ear heart and mind. Thank you Stephanie

[Deb Dowd]

Ditto and Amen to what everyone above said! We are blessed to have you share your life with us. Thank you!
p.s. I love this week's Scrapbook Life prompt and the beautiful artwork you shared with us. :)

[Ginny]

I love the way He surprises us on how He gets our attention and speaks to us. It makes me smile!

[Sarah]

Oh my gosh I love when this happens but it's also scary at the same time isn't it?! lol He's amazing!

[Christina]

Love it! God often speaks to me through dreams but also through little moments like that too...you are right, we just have to pay attention.