Take heart!

In this world, you will have trouble, but take heart, 
for I (Jesus) have overcome the world. John 16:33

 

You might think it odd at first seeing these two scriptures paired together in the same card, but when you think about it, they are both tremendous encouragements, particularly if you are going through a difficult time. Starting with the second scripture, where our Lord Jesus tells those who are His that we WILL have trouble, not we might, but that we WILL. . that's a promise just as surely as that contained in the first scripture (above). Thankfully, our Savior doesn't end there! He goes on to encourage us saying, "Take heart! I have overcome the world." Amen!! Our striving is not in vain, the victory is sure and that is why the scripture above is such an encouragement. We have no way of even comprehending just how wonderful (really, truly wonder-full!) will be our eternity with the Lord! So be encouraged this day. If you can't seem to find that deep -seated joy, that joy that remains even in the most difficult of times because you know that God remains in control, that Jesus HAS overcome the world and that someday you will be with Him in glory, then please click on the link above entitled "Good News."

ODBD Shining the Light Challenge #140

This week, the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team challenges YOU to a LOVE challenge! Use pink, white and red or hearts on your project! 

To make the challenge even more rewarding, we will be giving out a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! And, if you use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing one to two creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. All submissions must be added to Mr. Linky by Sunday,  Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. EST. Complete details are available on the ODBD blog.

Please take a bit of time to visit  my fellow challenge team members blogs, you'll be blessed!

 * Chris Olsen* Kathy Roney *Diana Nguyen 
 Audrey Hitlke * Cathy McCauley     
and. . January Guest Design Team Member Sabrina (Cook22)  

Project Details 

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Series 3

Ink: Rose Red, Spun Sugar

Designer Paper: My Mind's Eye Lost and Found

Accessories: Roses from Gloria; Recollections leaf, Spellbinders Romantic Ovals die, and Classic Petal Edgeabilities, gems, lace, seam binding.

Blessings! jme ~ SDG