Bible Verse Thursday Challenge #14 - God's Requirements

Thank you for joining me for today's Bible Verse Thursday Challenge, courtesy of Our Daily Bread Designs Forum.  I want to take a moment to invite all of you to join us at the forum.  This is a wonderful community of Christians who love the Lord and love papercrafting!

What does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy

and to walk humbly with your God

~Micah 6:8

It's a little early for the traditional celebration of Ireland's patron saint - Patrick but many people don't know that Ireland also has a patroness.  Her name is St Brigid and her feast day is February 1st.  I am in the habit of doing something special on her feast day not just because she is an Irish saint, but because when I was confirmed I specially chose her as my patron saint and took her name as my confirmation name.

I chose today's verse because St Brigid lived her life in this way as I strive to do every day as well.  She is celebrated for her generosity to the poor.  There are many tales in her story that tell of her feeding the poor and caring for the sick.   She is also known as a patroness of students and opened a school of art.

You can learn more about St Brigid here.

St. Brigid's Blessing
Through her holy intercession with our Father in Heaven,
may St. Brigid bless you and and make you
generous in your giving, pleasant in your greeting,
honest in your speaking, loyal in your loving,
clear in your thinking, strong in your working,
and joyful in your living And when it's time
for your homecoming, may there be peace in
your passing and a warm welcome in heaven.



The cross on my card is called St Brigid's cross.  It is traditionally made for her feast day and also given to newly married couples by their mothers. 

Supplies

Cardstock:  Bazzill – Coconut Swirl, Black, Intense Kiwi; The Paper Company – Forest, Hunter

Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Scripture Collection 2, May God Hold You

Inks, Stains and Paints:  Versifine – Onyx Black; Ranger Distress Ink – Peeled Paint, Bundled Sage

Dies, Punches & Embossing Folders:  Sizzix Embossing Folder

Accessories & Other Stuff:   Spellbinders – Lacy Squares; Raffia

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God Bless!