A couple months ago I agreed to do a small 'break-out session' for a faithbooking retreat a few hours away......Anyone who knows me knows that this was a huge step for me, since speaking in front of groups is one of my top 2 fears, right up there with flying!!
And, in the Lord's "I have a plan for you" way, and, unknowing to me, I evolved into the featured speaker for the retreat ~ yikes! :~)
But, I must share with you that this little "misunderstanding" has blessed my life beyond words.....
As I have prepared for the weekend sessions, I have had a renewed sense of passion and urgency for us to share our stories, faith and legacy. We MUST record our love for our family and Christ ~ whether it be in our albums or simple journals, get that love documented!
Most touching to me has been creating the pages for the session in which I was asked to share the gospel. What started as a complete humble panic for me has touched my heart in beatutiful ways. As I have made pages that perhaps Christ would make, were HE a scrapbooker, I have been reminded and amazed by His love for me, and all the world. His love for us was so much greater than we can even begin to imagine ~ While we try to express our love through our albums, He did it so much more beautifully on the cross.
Have you created a page to share the depth of HIS love for you and your family?
- It can be as simple as a picture of the cross and a scripture such as John 3:16.
- Do an internet image search of Christ, Jesus, or the Cross
- Print a copy of a cross and share the story of His life / love / gift
- There are a few pictures from the Passion of the Christ movie that can help bring a reality to your page that may touch someone in a special way
- Use drawings of Christ with children to journal His love for His children
- Use one of With You Always drawings for you or your loved one's profession and share His love and presence is with us always ~ I LOVE these!! Take a quick moment to read the artist's story
- Write a letter to your family or each of your loved ones from Him
In absolutely NO way do I think we can even begin to verbalize or document the depth of His love for us. However, I do believe we can use His Story to make an eternal impact through our albums. The pictures and moments of Christ's birth, life, death and resurrection are ones that we can, and, MUST share with future generations.
He showed His love for us through the cross ~ share that Story in your albums and journals ~ it WILL impact someone's life for eternity.
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