Truth Bomb Cards

Makin' me some "Truth Bomb Cards" for those who need a good word!

Hello Sweet n Sassy Stamping friends!!

Deeds here with another round of mass production.  But, this time I'm doing what I call "Truth Bomb" cards.  As I continue to "love" Bibles and give them to those the Lord lays on my heart, I find these incredibly helpful and definitely a means of connecting!  I have all the stamp sets I used below and the affiliate links in their captions!  Thank you so much in advance for using those links; I very much appreciate it!

I started with Lyra Watercolor crayons as my base.

Adding water to primary colors is a sure-fire way to get a bright palette!

God is gracious in so many ways, and one of them is to just allow me to minister to people (young adult females, particularly) in their walk and journey with Christ.
But having worked alongside a team of leaders for our church body's youth group, I've also come across some very saddening and disheartening situations.  Conversations between young ladies heading into their adulting years have burdened me so much...

I used to be there.
I used to have those same thoughts.
I used to feel that way about myself.
I used to believe the lies of others and
I used to believe the lies I told myself.
I used to ache with loneliness.
I used to wish for companionship.
I used to long for true love.
I used to mourn over lost "love."
I used to develop a cold exterior post-rejection.

This sheet of watercolor paper can be divided into 9 sections
of 3x4 "truth bomb" cards!

It hit me that there is something in young lives that truly needs attention while younger to aid in growth and maturity when older.  Even as an adult, I still struggle with these things, and I praise God for this chance to land a piece of His truth on someone!  Even if it's quickly dismissed, some young lady will know, "Deeds loved big.  Deeds loved hard."  Through this, I pray to glorify the Lord, amen?

So that's why I made these using the set, "In His Image," which is PERFECT PERFECT for such a thing as Truth Bomb cards.  Hopefully, this will be a constant reminder to someone, somewhere, in some phase of life that "Yes!  I have a Maker.  He loves me.  He adores me.  He's created me for a reason and WITH A PURPOSE!"
The intent and idea is to purposefully and lovingly instill truth where lies have worn down and made bleak.  Where pain has (perhaps unknowingly) taken root, and bitterness resides.  Where schemes of the Devil have ripped open tender parts of the Jesus-bought soul.  They exist!  Deep down, they exist, and what an opportunity to refresh another sister in Christ with healing straight from the Word of God!

People are important.
Lives are valuable.
Time is short.
Speak life into those around you and spread the grace of our Lord to each other!
We need it; I need it.
Until glory:
There will always be a heart that needs mending.
There will always be a life that needs saving.
There will always be room for encouragement.

Here's a few passages you can use to share truth and love with another:
Psalm 139:13-14
"For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made!  Marvelous are Your works, LORD, and my soul knows it!"

Genesis 1:27
"So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them."

Ephesians 2:10
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do!"

Isaiah 42:5
"This is what God the LORD says - the Creator of heavens who stretched them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it."

Job 12:10
"In His hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind."

Just as a side note, these are a mere few of the truths found in the Word of God that can aid the aching of our hearts to be accepted, cherished, chosen and loved.  There are so much more, and when you read His Word, He will indeed inspire you.  If you ask, He will answer you.  If you seek, you'll find.
His promises are yes and amen in Jesus Christ!
Such a breath of fresh air is welcome, wouldn't you say?

Much love,
Deeds

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Inspire!

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Happy Tuesday to you!

My goal for this blog is to purposefully and concisely aim you in a direction of intentional encouragement and inspiration. At the very end, I have a bit of a creative/encouragement challenge for you in hopes that you will be uplifted and run with it!
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One time (actually, multiple times) I heard my pastor say, "Everyone is under-encouraged." 
First of all, I wondered how this could possibly be true.  Everyone? 
The people who are the highlights of Hollywood?
Those with more numbers in their bank accounts than one could fathom?
Those who receive thousands likes on an instagram post, followed by hundreds of additional comments?

Yup.
Everyone.

EV-ER-Y-ONE.
And the sad thing is, those people I mentioned above sometimes need an extra boost of, "you are loved just the way you are," just like you and me.
We are made to be relational, work together, make peace together, and promote community.  We are made to encourage, lift up, build up and inspire each other to things of a higher calling!
Fame, money and popularity are bonuses and signs of success, but one time (actually, multiple times) I have heard it said such things can hinder meaningful relationships and promote loneliness.

⇨⇨Listen, friend: everyone needs to know that they have meaning, they have purpose, they have a direction and a destination.  They are loved, they are beautiful, they are unique and they are not meant to fit in to any mold or make of the world. 
The loving Lord is a wonderful God, reaching always into humanity to have communion and achieve the highest possible connection via His Holy Spirit.  Inspiration flows from His heart deeply into the core of the person He made us to be. 
+  If you see something worth noting in someone, write the someone a note.
+  If you see something worth admiration, share admiration.
+  If you notice a talent, a gift, a honed skill, a blessing, a success, a victory, a happiness, a pleasure given to another, he/she needs to know this is how you feel.
+  If you become moved, challenged, motivated, or blessed by another, bless, move, and motivate back!  I promise it is NOT a waste of breath or time!

The Bible says, "Encourage one another and build each other up."  (I Thess. 5:11)
"And let us consider how to stir one another up in love and good works." (Hebrews 10:24)
"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." (Prov. 3:27)
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I can assure you, sister, there is nothing the Devil wants more than to see the church of Jesus fall.  He wants nothing more than to see the children of God behaving like overgrown misfits of gossip, slander, anger, envy and strife.  In fact, the Bible tells us to FLEE from these things BECAUSE these are easy side-steps to an otherwise fruitful walk with our Maker. 

I encourage you, sweet friend.  Send a note.  Send a card.  Send a small post-it or leave a small token of appreciation for someone(s).  It's truly not a waste, and it's something that builds upon the kingdom of God - into an eternity that is being made ready for you and me!

Here's the challenge part now: 
1} Ask the Lord to show you someone, to lay someone on your heart so that you would know who needs to be encouraged.  Someone may pop directly into your mind!  With this lead, you can then create a little something for this person to let him/her know - at the VERY least - that you were thinking of him/her.  
2} Before you send/give it, take a photo & post it on social media!  Be sure to hashtag it #encouragementchallenge and tag my handle so I know you've posted. 
3} Watch as encouragement spreads and morale boosts in this sweet community that extends beyond the bounds of Instagram or Facebook!  It's phenomenal!

This card I made for a friend, who has overcome doubts and fears in Jesus' name.  Difficulties surrounded her, and Murphy followed her, so to speak.  It's not uncommon for one to sink into a shell of despair, but I saw her sink, find hope and re-emerge with vigor and confidence that Jesus IS her God! 
She inspires me; I want to inspire back.
She has moved me; I want to stir her up!

Much love,
Deeds

Sentimental Wordfetti here. 

Bitty Minnie Alpha here.

Fantastic Flowers set here.

I colored in the flower and leaves with my new Arteza Everblend marker set.  I love them, and I am so looking forward to using them more!