Since
we have just celebrated All Souls Day, I thought I would center this week’s
challenge on one of the most common scripture readings for the celebration of
the Day.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”
Matthew 5:8
Matthew 5:8
The
Beatitudes (as this section of scripture is often called) are a list of
qualities of the true character of a person of God. Matthew 5:8 is one of my favorites from this
section. How does one gain a pure
heart? The Bible tells us it begins with
conversion when God gives us “a clean heart” (Psalm 51:10) and it continues through spiritual
growth as we “Walk in the Light” (1 John 1:7).
One of my favorite songs
I basically a recitation of this scripture with the chorus:
We are the light of
the world;
may our light shine
before all,
that they may see the
good that we do,
and give glory to God.
Living
by the Word of God, changes the way we think so that our hearts grow more and
more pure as the light of the word reveals impurities and we deal with them and
change. As we change, we bring His light
into the world.
Your
challenge this week is to create a project using this scripture or another
verse about the characteristics of a person of God. When posting your project, please use keyword ODBDBVT01 and then join us at Our Daily Bread Designs Forum to share what you've done!
Supplies
Cardstock: Bazzill - Snow, Ocean Breeze, Periwinkle
Decorative Paper: Lilybeedesign - Picket Fence, American Crafts - Patterned Vellum
Stamp: Our Daily Bread Designs - Jesus
Ink: Versifine - Black; Ranger Distress Ink - Broken China
Other: Spellbinders Scalloped Circles; Fleur De Lis Squares
Have a Blessed Day!
Cheryl, Great job. Congratulations on your new role as Challenge Hostess. You will do just fine. I like you're writeup and your sample project is just lovely. I was nervous the first time I did it as well. Thank you for keeping this going. You are a dear. ~ Abby
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