Upright and Faithful...

Hi friends,

The Psalms are a magnificent, marvellous guide to prayer, praise and thanksgiving. One of the themes throughout these songs and prayers is the meditation on and celebration of both God's word and his works. These are the two ways in which we can learn about and know God: listen to what he says, and watch/learn about what he does. And when we spend time watching, listening, reading, and learning, we will notice that God's word and his works are in perfect harmony. They reflect his character.

Psalm 33 is a celebration of God's character seen in his word and his works. We are invited/commanded to shout for joy, to give thanks, and to sing a new song to this amazing God who created the heavens and the earth, who loves righteousness and justice, and who has shown his incredible steadfast, faithful love (hesed) to humanity, despite their fickle and fleeting nature. God is faithful by nature - it's who he is - so that means that ALL his work is done in faithfulness. We can trust both his word and his work because we know that the one who speaks and acts is forever faithful. No wonder the psalmist concludes by committing to wait for the Lord, putting their trust in him as their help and shield. He is completely trustworthy because he is completely faithful.

I created this page in my Journaling Psalter by first applying white acrylic paint with a palette knife all over the pages, then adding pastel acrylics over the top using the palette knife to create a subtle background. I added sunrays using the Rise & Shine stencil and some gold Nuvo Mousses. I stamped the leaves from God is Faithful over the top once it was dry, then watercoloured using different shades of blues and green. The text was stamped using a combination of the stamps from God is Faithful, as well as Women of Praise, Sunshine Girl Alpha, and Happy Alpha. I couldn't resist adding a few butterflies from Spread Your Wings, stamped on watercolour card, coloured and die-cut with the coordinating dies. 

I pray you know God's faithfulness today.

Be blessed...

x Amy x