Category: faithful-steadfast
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Thirsts for God
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, “Where is your God?” Psalm 42:2-3 collection: Copper Spice by Ilonka’s Designs
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When I Was in Trouble
I will come into your house with burnt offerings; I will perform my vows to you, that which my lips uttered and my mouth promised when I was in trouble. I will offer to you burnt offerings of fattened animals, with the smoke of the sacrifice of rams; I will make an offering of bulls…
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Come and See
Come and see what God has done: He is awesome in His deeds toward the children of man. He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There did we rejoice in Him, who rules by His might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations—let not the rebellious exalt…
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Will Teach You
And when they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious about how you should defend yourself or what you should say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” Luke 12:11-12 kit: Dark Beauty by et Designs related: “If…
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Delivered the Letter
So when they were sent off, they went down to Antioch, and having gathered the congregation together, they delivered the letter. And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement. And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words. And after they had spent some…
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Whom Shall I Fear?
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 quickpage by ADB Designs continuing: When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an…
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He Who
He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands, lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking on evil, he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his…
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We Wait for You
O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble. Isaiah 33:2 background paper: Jan. 2023 Use It All challenge mini by Karen Schulz; clusters by ADB Designs; overlays: Sweet Autumn by DitaB (retired)
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Evil
O you who love the Lord, hate evil! Psalm 97:10a The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Proverbs 8:13a For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil. Romans 16:19…
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Endures to the End
And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:11-13 credits: Valentine Vellums by Sweet Tweet Designs (heart overlay), Valentine Sampler by A Giving Heart Studio (retired),…
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Eagle’s Wings
Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31 kit: Colours of My Soul by Jumpstart Designs; Spring is Nature’s by CarolW Designs
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In Faithfulness
And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the LORD. Hosea 2:19-20 kit: Feb. 2023 challenge mini kit by Connie Prince
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You Shall Love
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5 mini-kit: Jan. ’23 DSS Color Challenge freebie by DaisyQ related: But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him…
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Apart From Us
And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Hebrews 11:39-40 quickpage by PattyB NOTE: I believe the meaning of the Greek word for perfect in this context is “whole” or “complete”.
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Of Whom the World Was Not Worthy
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated—of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. Hebrews 11:37-38 kit: The Story of Seasons by Ilonka’s Designs
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Received Back Their Dead
Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. Hebrews 11:35-36 mini-kit: Jumpstart Your Layout July ’22 challenge freebie by Jumpstart Designs Note: It appears that the Greek says “obtain…
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What More Shall I Say?
And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of…
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Jericho
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. Hebrews 11:30-31 kit: April ’23 Storytelling freebie by Dandelion Dust Designs; template: April ’23 freebie by…
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Crossed the Red Sea
By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. Hebrews 11:29 mini-kits: Sunflower Days, Belly Laughs by Sweet Pea Designs
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Kept the Passover
By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them. Hebrews 11:27-28 quickpage by ADB Designs context: By faith Moses, when…
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Greater Wealth
By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.…
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Not Afraid
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. Hebrews 11:23 quickpage by Over the Fence Designs
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Future Blessings
By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff. By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones. Hebrews…
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When He Was Tested
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively…
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Seeking a Homeland
For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to…