Writing

I love pens, colored pencils, new journals, postcards etc..  It makes my heart skip a beat & my mind thinks of all the things I could write, doodle & create. I have always enjoyed the thrill of the written word.  I confess I have notes that are 20 years old that my husband wrote me when we were dating. 

I have been surprised in some ways that God has opened up a letter writing ministry for me.  However, in other ways looking back it seems like such an inevitable path for me. One I enjoy, adds to my prayer life, and God is teaching me about mercy through it.  Seeking justice is another lesson I am learning.  I find it curious that God would soften my heart and give my eyes a softer vision for mercy, before he fired my heart for justice.  I guess you can't really know what is justice or what is revenge if your not seeing it through the lens of mercy.

That is all I am comfortable sharing about such a service really done for God's eyes.  The verse/word for this year 2013 was "mercy" and my verse was:

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NIVUK)

God is so good at making beautiful quilts of our lives, when we give it to Him to sew, piece and finally bind it all together 

With an eternally binding.  Thank you Jesus! 

Fun Snail Mail

I have had so much fun participating in the "Elevated Envelope" exchange for Fall! The theme for this swap was "Malicious Surprise" as in fun Trick or Treat style.




So I folded scrapbook paper to look like a tombstone. (with the help of glue & some sewing). I also glued flowers at the bottom of the tombstone like you see.



I used a hole punch and ribbon to make sure the envelope would keep closed in route. Also because this was made in the spirit of fun and for the enjoyment of receiving fun snail mail. I made a little pocket by seeing the sides of a strip of paper & enclosed fun tea that came in the color of orange to complete the look & the package.




Hopefully the people who receive these envelopes will enjoy them!



I hope your having a good week & enjoying this fall weather!

Amy