Contentment

Posted on April 26, 2008 by amanda

This page in my altered hymnal has a theme of contentment prompted by the latest challenge at Salt.

The words around the edge read: Paul says “for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, to be content.” I desire to be this way all the time, but sometimes contentment eludes me. Then I find it again.

Also the imagery is related to Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

This verse is a great reminder to me that God will take care of my needs, and my response should be contentment and gratefulness for this care, not worry or greed.

amanda ∞

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12 Responses

yielded, on April 26, 2008 at 5:37 pm said:

>>”This verse is a great reminder to me that God will take care of my needs, and my response should be contentment and gratefulness for this care, not worry or greed.”

Wow. So true, yet easy to miss…

I am really drawn to the colors you used here!

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yielded, on April 26, 2008 at 5:38 pm said:

Btw, I just responded to your Sigg question on my blog:)

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scripturebydesign, on April 27, 2008 at 5:13 am said:

Great work! Thanks so much for joining in

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Hazel, on April 27, 2008 at 12:54 pm said:

A thoughtful response to this challenge, beautifully done – thanks for this

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Esther, on April 27, 2008 at 3:25 pm said:

what reassuring verses! great work love the addition of the birds in the nest!

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Tami, on April 28, 2008 at 9:09 am said:

Amanda,
I love this. Such beautiful work. Have a blessed week. Love, Tami

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Heather W., on April 28, 2008 at 10:31 am said:

Amanda,

This is totally amazing… so… so beautiful! I love your sentiments too, Great job! Heather

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Patti Koosed, on April 29, 2008 at 5:53 pm said:

I love this Amanda, the painting and the words. You are amazing!
Hugs
Patti

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Lucy, on May 1, 2008 at 6:29 am said:

This is gorgeous!

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Ruth aka mamaluke, on May 2, 2008 at 10:40 am said:

Amen to the verses! This is a lovely piece, thank you for joining in.

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amanda, on May 2, 2008 at 9:13 pm said:

Thank you all for your kind comments. Your words are an encouragement and affirmation to me.
amanda

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~*~Patty, on May 15, 2008 at 8:04 am said:

This altered book spread is SO wonderful, everything about it just Lovely

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