"This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'"
Jeremiah 6:16
"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior! The Sovereign Lord is my strength."
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Husband and I have been walking through a season of life that seems to be fairly void of anything resembling Rest and Joy. At least that's what Satan is screaming into our minds every day. Many days we tend towards believing him. But the Lord gives us strength to dig our heels in and claim our Salvation and Rest and Joy. We cannot and will not sink into a void of Joy. The days are precious and few. So we encourage each other (sometimes blindly). We go to bed early. We go for walks. He writes. I sew. It is good.
Here's a little snapshot into our restful world for you.
I've quickly become a pro at sewing these little bags. And they're awesome.
I made our stockings for our first Christmas!
Mine
Husband's
Rest in the form of painting and brightening our living room...
Before
After!
Wall color is Valspar's Dove White. Door color is Valspar's Icy Mint.
Rest in the form of DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!
Four parks in 2 days with my mom and dad!
Now I will show you my least favorite part of Disney.
Now I will show you my most favorite part of Disney
Mary Poppins is my absolute favorite. Clearly this was a big moment for me.
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Sally your creativity always amazes me. I love those stockings. With all of the wonderful things you can make, you should open an etsy shop. Also, I loved following all your disneyworld adventures on IG and I loved your search for Mary Poppins!
ReplyDeleteThanks sweet lady! My store is actually in the works! Just trying to get a good set of product made before opening. I'll definitely update and shout it from the rooftops when it is finally open!
DeleteYou are such a beautiful person and your post was so encouraging for me as I continue to pursue a life of peace a joy in the midst of a chaotic world. Also, you're a talent! I love the stockings! I wish I could sew. My mom put me in sewing camp when I was 8 and there's that.
ReplyDeleteI feel like you would have an inner seamstress in you. I believe that. I actually believe that about everyone, just some people aren't very good at it. But you would be good at it, I know!
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