I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Revelation 22:13

kit by Psychozoe Designs (retired)

Surely God is my salvation;

I will trust and not be afraid.

The Lord, the Lord himself, 

is my strength and my defense;

he has become my salvation.

Isaiah 12:2

kit: Artist in Training by Kristmess Designs; wordart made by me with pencil, watercolor pencil and chalk; texture overlay by me

Praise the Lord from the earth,

you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,

lightning and hail, snow and clouds,

stormy winds that do his bidding,

you mountains and all hills,

fruit trees and all cedars,

wild animals and all cattle,

small creatures and flying birds,

kings of the earth and all nations,

you princes and all rulers on earth,

young men and women,

old men and children.

Let them praise the name of the Lord,

for his name alone is exalted;

his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Psalm 148:7-13

kit: Not Just Another Journal by Marta van Eck, texture overlay by me

Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts. Psalm 105:2

Take my voice, and let me sing

Always, only, for my King

(excerpt from hymn Take My Life)

kits: Not Just Another Journal and Not Just for the Birds (flowers, nest, brown/white feather) by Marta van Eck; cross: Forget Me Not by Kristmess Designs; texture overlay by me

For to us a Child is born, 

to us a Son is given, 

and the government will be on His shoulders. 

And He will be called 

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, 

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

Digital scrapbooking kits by LDrag Designs

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.  Luke 2:14

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.  When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2 

Digital scrapbooking kit used: Magic Night by MDesigns (retired)

This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 1 John 1:5-6

kit: Seven Days by Mystique (retired)

But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. Ephesians 5:13

kit: paper (blended with paper from other kit), white sparkles, dark ivy: Must Be Magic by Magical Reality; My Biggest Wish by Mystique (retired)

The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.  Matthew 4:16

kits: Noel Bokeh, Christmas in Heaven, King of the Wild, A Day in Autumn, Into the Night, Beautiful Day, American Made, Awakening, A Summer's Day, Tears, Beginnings, Broken Bow, Innocence, Last December by Designs by Helly; template by Seatrout Scraps

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12

kit: You Gotta Be by Mystique (retired) 

To whom will you compare me?

Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.

Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens:

Who created all these?

He who brings out the starry host one by one

and calls forth each of them by name.

Because of his great power and mighty strength,

not one of them is missing.

Isaiah 40:25-26

kit: I Wish by Rakusia Designs, blended paper: Noel Bokeh by Helly Designs; stars: Tooth Fairy by Kristmess Designs

“And now the Lord says,

Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant,

To bring Jacob back to Him,

So that Israel is gathered to Him

(For I shall be glorious in the eyes of the Lord,

And My God shall be My strength),

Indeed He says,

‘It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant

To raise up the tribes of Jacob,

And to restore the preserved ones of Israel;

I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles,

That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.’” 

Isaiah 49:5-6

papers: Noel by Helly Designs, texture overlay by me, foliage: Holiday Crush Greenery Picks by Captivated Visions, ribbons: Harvest Gold by Optic Illusions

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the inner depths of his heart. Proverbs 20:27

kit: Love & Light by Createwings Designs, texture overlay by me

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

kit: Dark City by Starlight Designs

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:8-11

papers: Noel by Helly Designs, greenery: Holiday Crush Greenery Picks by Captivated Visions, bow: Skylar's Room by Crazy-4-Monograms

In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5

papers: Noel Bokeh by Helly Designs, foliage: Holiday Crush Greenery Picks by Captivated Visions, bow: Christmas Cheer by Tammy Jo's Creations (recolored), crown & frame: PSE12 shapes & styles

For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6

papers: Noel by Helly Designs; elements: Holiday Crush Greenery Picks by Captivated Visions Designs; cranberry ribbon: Hints of Fall by JenC; key, gold leaves: Every Day a Miracle by Feli Designs; green ribbon: Vintage Charm by Optic Illusions

The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18

kit: I Wish by Rakusia Designs; sun: Spring Showers by Kristmess Designs; blended papers: Noel Bokeh by Helly Designs

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

kits: Enjoy Life, Love & Light (wordart) by Createwings; texture overlay by me

You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light. 2 Samuel 22:29

kits by Marta van Eck: Under the Baobab Tree (retired), Mischief Circus; border overlay by BekahE; cross by Merkeley Designs

LOVE ===> TRUST ===> OBEY

But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. Psalm 13:5

Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4

Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22b

water: Mischief Circus, Sink or Swim by Marta van Eck; background paper: Under the Baobab Tree (retired) by Marta van Eck; rocks: Buoys and Gulls by Kristmess Designs

Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. John 14:23

kits by Emily Powers: Experiment No. 13 template, Photology 2.0 textures

kit by Captivated Visions: Life is Like a Rodeo

Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.

John 14:21

kits: Spring is in the Air by Valentina's Creations, Enchanted Forest by Kristmess Designs, Pieces of Me by Armina Designs

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.  Hebrews 10:23

Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.  Hebrews 10:35

kit: Aquamarine Sampler by Created by Jill, shape template/text path by Scrapping with Liz 

Surrender your heart to God,

turn to him in prayer,

and give up your sins—

even those you do in secret.

Then you won’t be ashamed;

you will be confident

and fearless.

Job 11:13-15

kit: Art Box 2 by Holliewood Studios, (note card word art made by me using watercolor pencils)

I will not take a bull from your house,

Nor goats out of your folds.

For every beast of the forest is Mine,

And the cattle on a thousand hills.

I know all the birds of the mountains,

And the wild beasts of the field are Mine.

Psalm 50:9-11

kit: Wild Wild West and Add On by Marta van Eck; tree: Under the Baobab Tree (retired)

”If we restrict liberty to attain security we will lose them both.” Benjamin Franklin 

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

kit: Wild Wild West Add On by Marta van Eck, blended flag photo by me

I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Proverbs 8:17

kit: Wild Wild West collab by Marta van Eck and Rucola Designs