Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Anything Goes - Weeks #298-#299

Welcome back to Word Art Wednesday, everyone.  Sorry for the late start today. We're so grateful that you've stopped by to play along with us.  We have another fun challenge for you, a short devotional, some awesome inspiration from our Design Team, a lucky winner, and two more prizes up for grabs.   Thank you for joining us.

Our word art for this challenge was created using Job 23:10 and it's a verse that most of us probably don't know by memory.  But when we look at it closely, we realize that it is a testimony to Job's integrity.  The Book of Job is a wonderful story of how we all should live....with utmost confidence in what God CAN and WILL do through us (if we allow Him to do so).  Job says "but He knoweth the way I take", which means that God knows our hearts, our thoughts, our movements and intentions; and nothing is hidden from Him.  It goes on to say that, "when He hath tried me, I come forth as gold"...meaning that when God looked at Job's heart and saw his inner-most thoughts, Job still came through pure.  What does God see when He looks at my heart?  What does He see when He looks at yours?  We are all sinful, we all have selfish thoughts at times, etc.  Nothing is hidden from God.  He sees our inner-most being.  I'm so grateful that God loves me anyway.  Let's all think about this verse, and try to remember that God knows the way we take, He sees our hearts, and it should always be our goal to come forth as gold and to make sure we completely comprehend that nothing is hidden from Him.  Let's each work on being the best version of ourselves that we can possibly be.  This pleases God and honors Him, and He always deserves our very best. 

As always, you are welcome to save the free scripture/word art file to your computer, but are never required to use it in order to play along in our challenges.   We welcome you share your all your art with us; remembering that Anything Goes as long as it's family-friendly, and uses an encouraging or uplifting sentiment. This includes any type of altered or digital art (not just limited to cards).  You may link up to five (5) projects each week. The more you enter, the more you increase your odds of winning.  It is our desire that God's Word will be a blessing and encouragement to you as we share it. If you have any questions about the rules, be sure to read the complete list of rules under our page tab for "Challenge Rules".  Because our ultimate goal is to honor God, we have no other choice but to delete any entries that do not adhere to our guidelines.  Please know that this doesn't mean we are judging anyone.  We're simply attempting to honor God and follow His rules.  Let us know if you have any questions, and thanks for your understanding and participation!
Here is this week's word art.  We hope
that it will be a blessing to you.
Our AMAZING Sponsors for This Challenge Are....
Craftin Desert Divas is an AWESOME shop that
carries digital images, stamps, dies, sequins, and
SO much more.  For this challenge, they are offering
one lucky winner some of their AMAZING Sequins!
Check out Craftin' Desert Divas!
AND
All Dressed Up is an ADORABLE
digi shop, and one lucky person will win
their choice of two (2) digital images.
Check out All Dressed Up here.
Good Luck, everyone!

AND NOW.....Our VERY Lucky Winner:
Simon Says Stamp is  your one-stop place for ALL
the latest and greatest scrapbook and card-making
supplies.  They have everything you could ever want
for scrapbooking, card-making, and SO much more.
One very lucky person has won a generous $25 Gift
Certificate to spend at this WONDERFUL store.
One VERY lucky randomly-selected person has won
 a $25 Gift Certificate from our friends, and
primary sponsor this year, Simon Says Stamp.
That lucky person gets to spend $25 at
Simon Says Stamp HOWEVER they choose!
It's Entry #198 - BeeBeebabs

And Our Top 3 Honors Go To:
Entry #10 - Janis Lewis
Entry #147 - Coffin Cards
Entry #229 - Terri E.


Please email Karen if you'd like a
Top 3 Badge for your blog.  All winners
must also email us per the Rules Page.

May God bless all our AWESOME sponsors.
We appreciate them all SO very much!
AND NOW.....Here's some inspiration to get you started:




7 comments:

Billie A said...

Beautiful design team inspiration. Congrats to the winners. Thank you for having the challenges. Hugs and blessings.

Gail said...

Happy Dance to the winners! Thanks for a new challenge and uplifting devotional - have a blessed week everyone!

Beebeebabs said...

Wow such a pleasant surprise thank you so much for picking my card. Congrats to all winners. I will email Karen asap!!!

Janis Lewis said...

Thank you so much for choosing my card as one of the top 3!!

Granmargaret said...

Thank you for the challenge. Lovely work by the design team.

Marjeta said...

Thanks for gorgeous challenge.

Marjeta

Cynthia said...

Congrats to the winners! Thanks for the inspiration and Scripture Word Art.