Showing posts with label scripture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scripture. Show all posts

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Good Tidings of Joy

And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
Luke 2:10



A fresh scripture graphic for this Advent season to remind us that Jesus is the reason for the season. You can find this Christmas miracle in Luke 2 in the Bible. The reason God sent His son Jesus to earth to take on human form, was so He could die and redeem us from our sins. 

John 3:16 says - "
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Our sin debt has been paid on the cross. That's the greatest gift we could receive. That's the news of great joy to everyone. 

Who's a whosoever? Anyone! I am, you are. The word Whosoever is a pronoun defined as anyone; any person whatever. Jesus died for all and simply asks that we believe. 


What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a wise man, I would do my part;
Yet what can I give Him?
I'll give Him my heart.
~ Christina Georgina Rossetti ~ 




Have a blessed week friends as we head into the fourth week of the Advent season. 




Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Christmas Attire

 A good verse to remember through this Christmas season.

.....clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:12-14






Thursday, July 1, 2021

Happy July

 




Now the Lord is the Spirit; 
and where the Spirit of the Lord is, 
there is liberty. 
2 Corinthians 3:17


Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Faith Over Fear Scripture


A faith over fear verse above to meditate on.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7  




Please pray for America. Never before have we seen this level of turmoil, hardship, and disrespect for those in authority. Pray for our President, leaders, pastors and emergency workers, particularly police officers who risk their lives everyday to keep our communities safe. Pray for families with children. Pray for order to be restored to this country and the freedoms our military fought for to remain as freedoms.

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their prayers;
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
1 Peter 3:12


Monday, May 4, 2020

God’s Provision Through the Generations

Dear Friends of Little Birdie Blessings - I hope you are faring well through these troubled times of Covid-19. I have asked my dear friend Moriah Chastney to be a guest on my blog today. She reflects below on her own personal account and stories told to her regarding God's provision through the generations. The two graphics below are free for personal use or sharing. 


And my God shall supply ALL your need according to His riches
in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

I remember visiting my Mamaw’s farm every year when I was young, and some of my happiest childhood memories consist of feeding her small herd of beef (err, pet) cattle, sleeping in too-big church camp t-shirts stored in a hall closet specially for us kids, and eating her homemade crumbly oatmeal bread sopped in freshly mashed strawberries. We spent hours roaming around the farm and loved exploring the old toys, tools, cars and random oddities scattered around the farm. To us, they weren’t clutter, they were our next adventure.

I grew up hearing stories, passed down from my mom, about my grandparents’ childhoods during The Great Depression. Mamaw was 7 years old when it began. She lived with her younger sister and parents on a farm in rural Arkansas. I remember hearing about the creative ways my great grandmother would find to make the occasional sweet treat when sugar was impossible to find and the neighbor boy who would “just happen” to show up when said treat was coming out of the oven. I remember hearing of the dresses made from flour sack material when there was no money left for clothes.

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without!



A few miles down the road, my 17 year old grandfather lived with his mother on a homestead claim that his father had started to work before he died a few years earlier. They lived in a small house built originally for hired workers to live in, and kept food on the table by hiring sharecroppers to help with the farming. That very house sat at the end of Mamaw’s driveway, and I remember going down there with my mom as a kid, weaving our way through overgrown brambles and her holding us up so we could see through the broken windows to the past. In both of my grandparents’ childhoods, scarcity as a result of something far outside of their control was a common occurrence.

As an adult now, knowing the history of the Depression and gaining some life experience about what it’s like to be human and living in an uncertain world, the clutter of things kept “just in case” that we played with as kids makes sense to me. The last few weeks have held events that are out of our control and we’ve seen people (or we’ve BEEN the people) panic buying, hoarding, and hoping we’ll have enough. “Just a little more,” we think. “Then we’ll be ____ (insert applicable security adjective). But if our hope is in our own ability to provide, when will we ever have enough? I think the answer is never. If we rely on our own ability to meet our needs, it will never feel like enough because deep down we recognize the frailty of our own capabilities and understand that in an instant, everything we’ve built for ourselves could be wiped out.

But we know the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills, who calms wind and waves, who causes rulers to rise and fall, who feeds the birds and gives life to flowers just because. Over and over, we see in scripture how God provides for His people. A ram in the bushes for Isaac. Manna, quail, and water from a rock for the Israelites. An earthquake for Peter. Someone to explain scripture for the Eunuch. God knows what we need, when we need it, and He will provide it. It might not look like what we think it will or what we think it should, but He does not fail to provide.



Moriah lives with her husband Jon in New Hampshire
They are pictured here on her Grandparent's creek land in Arkansas
You can find Moriah on Instagram here:
instagram.com/moriah_chastney/

Friday, June 28, 2019

Free Psalm Scripture Graphic - Butterfly


But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious,
Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
Psalm 86:15

He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.

His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
~ Annie Johnson Flint ~

You can click here: ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT
for a previous blog post I wrote on Annie Johnson Flint, a poet, a great woman of faith, whose trials were not wasted, but use by the Lord. 



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Thursday, June 20, 2019

A Hymn Story - Moment by Moment - free graphic


Be strong and of a good courage;
be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: 
for the Lord thy God is with thee 
whithersoever thou goest. 
Johsua 1:9

A hymn of encouragement for those (as the song says) with trials, burdens, sorrows, heartaches, tears, danger, weakness, and sickness that points us to our God who moment by moment, keeps us in His love. 


free for personal or ministry use


This hymn Moment by Moment was written by Daniel Whittle (1840-1901). While attending the World's Fair in Chicago, he heard a pastor remark he needed God every moment of the day. This prompted Whittle to pen the lyrics to the hymn. His daughter May Whittle Moody (wife of D.L.Moody's son), composed the music.

Whittle offered Ira Sankey (American gospel singer and composer, associated with evangelist D.L. Moody) copyright of both words and music if he'd have 500 copies printed on fine paper. Whittle distributed these to his friends. Sankey had the hymn published and it became very popular in England as well as a favorite of Andrew Murray, a South African writer, teacher and Pastor.

Did you see how God works in this little hymn story? A man went to the fair; heard a remark; wrote words based on that remark, gave to his daughter who wrote music for it, daughter happened to be married to an evangelist's son. Evangelist happened to have a singer and composer who could get the song copied and published, which ended up in the hands of a well known writer, pastor and teacher.

I wonder how many people this hymn has encouraged?? Probably millions. There are no coincidences with God. When we're faithful to what He prompts us to do, we are part of a bigger plan . . the full extent known only to Him. 


MOMENT BY MOMENT

Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine;

Living with Jesus, a new life divine;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine,
Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.

Refrain:
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love;
Moment by moment I’ve life from above;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;
Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.

Never a trial that He is not there,
Never a burden that He doth not bear,
Never a sorrow that He doth not share,
Moment by moment, I’m under His care.

Never a heartache, and never a groan,
Never a teardrop, and never a moan;
Never a danger but there on the throne,
Moment by moment He thinks of His own.

Never a weakness that He doth not feel,
Never a sickness that He cannot heal;
Moment by moment, in woe or in weal,
Jesus my Savior abides with me still.


free for personal or ministry use

I hope you've enjoyed this hymn story and in some way it has encouraged you. Have a blessed week.

Friday, May 24, 2019

Free Lovely Scripture Printable

I sought the Lord, and he heard me, 
and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4



I will instruct you and teach you 
in the way you should go;
I will guide you with My eye.
Psalm 32:8


These two beautiful scriptures are free for you to use for personal or ministry use. There are two ways you can obtain them. The first way is to click one of the images above to get the largest size and save to your computer. I have made a pdf printable for you using both of these lovelies. There are four of each on the page.

Just click the link below to download, print and cut out. Perfect for Bible journaling, junk journaling, tuck them in encouragement cards, use as bookmarks, happy mail, put them around your home, lots of possibilities. I hope you enjoy them.

CLICK HERE
TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE



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Friday, May 17, 2019

Free Scripture Cards Printable

Hello friends. I have a new printable for you today which is a a set of 8 different vintage postcards with scripture on them. It's available free to you for personal or ministry use. Pdf format and prints out on 8 1/2" x 11" paper or card-stock. You'll find the link to download at the end of this post. 




Just print, cut and use to make cards, tuck in cards, make bookmarks, use for bible journaling, junk journals, lots of possibilities. How will you use them? 


My favorite verse among the cards is the lower left.

My times are in thy hand. Psalm 31:15a

Hymnist Eliza Hewitt wrote:

My times are in my heav’nly Father’s hands,
Their changeful scenes I should not fear;
The reason why, He fully understands,
He will not cause a needless tear.





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I hope you enjoy these scripture cards. Feel free to send me a picture of how you use them. littlebirdieblessings@gmail.com


Have a blessed day friends. 

Friday, May 10, 2019

A Mother Who Prays - Poem - Free Graphics

Some have had kings in their lineage,
Some to whom honor was paid.
Not blest of my ancestors - but,
I have a mother who prays.

I have a mother who prays for me
And pleads with the Lord every day for me.
Oh what a difference it makes for me - 
I have a mother who prays.

Some have worldly success
And trust in riches they've made - 
This is my surest asset,
I have a mother who prays.

My mother's prayers cannot save me,
Only mine can avail;
But mother introduced me to Someone - 
Someone who never could fail.

Oh yes..I have a mother who prays for me
And pleads with the Lord every day for me.
O what a difference it makes for me - 
I have a mother who prays.
Author Unknown



Well known women’s Bible teacher and author Elizabeth George says: You and I as parents must always be praying hope for our children regardless of their age or stage in life.

In fact, this is yet another one of God’s “missions” for moms and dads: We are to be diligent prayer warriors. We are to do battle through prayer on behalf of our precious children. Pray for their spiritual growth into a man or woman after God’s own heart as your calling, your mission assignment from God.

Commit to doing your part
and trust God to do His!  

~ Elizabeth George ~

For those who do not have children, reach out to children or young women who need a mother's influence in your circle of family and friends. One can always pray for them if nothing else.


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Friday, May 3, 2019

Free Psalm Scripture Graphic




"God is bigger than your problems. 

Whatever worries press upon you today, 

put them in God's hands and leave them there." 

~ Billy Graham ~




I sought the Lord, and He heard me,

And delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:4


Hello friends. I know I haven't been posting regularly to the blog. I am going to be posting now every Friday and perhaps one other day during the week. I'll have a free graphic for you. This is a new scripture graphic I made with Psalm 34:4. As one who has always had anxiety, this is a go to verse for me. Feel free to save to your computer and print out, or even text the image to a friend. You can find more free images on my blog or on my freebies page here: Free Graphics from Birdie Blessings. The terms of use are listed on that page. Have a blessed day.


Saturday, April 13, 2019

Palm Sunday ~ The Triumphal Entry



Palm Sunday Scripture ~ Matthew 21:1-11
(NKJV)

Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” 

All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

“Tell the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.’

So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them.  And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road.  Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying:

“Hosanna to the Son of David!
‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ 
Hosanna in the highest!”

And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying,
“Who is this?”

So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.” 




May this upcoming week be a special one for you as we reflect on the real meaning behind Resurrection Day.

Feel free to use these two graphics for personal or ministry use. If you use them on your blogs, a link back is appreciated. Thank you.


Sunday, February 24, 2019

Free Pretty Blue Scripture Graphic



God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

Troubles are around us, there's no way to avoid it. If we don't have troubles, we know someone who does. Some are little troubles, others are too big to comprehend. Whatever our trouble, we have a source to go to, if we choose.

If you take out the key words in this verse you have:
GOD IS: REFUGE, STRENGTH PRESENT HELP

A fresh graphic from me to you. Do you know someone who could use this encouragement? Why not share it with them, or save to your computer/phone to print out or text to someone. Use in Bible journaling, paper crafts, tuck in a card to a friend, use as a bookmark. How will you use it? How does this verse encourage you?

Have a blessed day. Please remember you have more value than the little birds God made. If He tenderly cares for them, know He will do more for you if you ask Him. (see Matthew 6:25-34)


Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Love so Amazing


I remember reading a true story about a little boy, 5 years old, who was asked to give his blood so his sister could live. When the doctor explained it to him and asked if he was willing to do this, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Yes, I'll do it if it will save Liza". As the process began, he laid down in the hospital, his sister in a bed beside him. Quietly he asked if he would start to die right away. You see....he mistakenly thought he was going to have to give her ALL his blood. It brings tears to my eyes to think of this again, a little boy only on earth for 5 years, loved his sister SO much, he was willing to lay down his life to save hers. 

God loves us that much and more.
He knows the numbers of hairs on our head (Luke 12:7),
He knows every tear we shed (Psalm 56:8)
His thoughts toward us outnumber the grains of sand (Psalm 139:17-18)

God IS love....

He defines love....
His nature is love...
His attributes are love.
His love is:  

personal.....
never changing.....
no beginning or end....

He knows and loves YOU individually.  

God loves us so much that he sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and pay the penalty for our sin. (John 3:16-17). Believing this and putting and trust and hope in Jesus will save us.
J. Wilbur Chapman wrote the hymn "One Day", the chorus sums up the Gospel message well.

Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me;
Buried, He carried my sins far away;
Rising, He justified freely forever;
One day He’s coming—O glorious day!




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As Elisabeth Elliot said when she closed her radio program each day:  Remember, you are loved with an everlasting love and underneath are the everlasting arms! 



This post is linked with Word Art Wednesday

Friday, December 21, 2018

Advent Series ~ Day 22 ~ HELP


I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the LORD, 
Who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2

When one of my grandsons was three years old, he had an expression he used frequently; "I can do it my own self”. He of course was adorable and it was cute to see him try. At times though, he reached a point where intervention was needed.

I tend to think of all those years God watched me "doing it my own self" . . cute was not the word that came to His mind. Sure. . I'd pray about something, and let God know how he could best help me. He just needed to come through on His part. God always heard my prayers, but they were not usually answered in a way I expected. Why? Because His ways are not my ways, and He knows what is best for me.

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV

Since God is ALL knowing, and can see our future laid out in front of Him. There is none other to trust for our ultimate help. We just need to ask, according to His will. I am very thankful I have a better realization, of this. Whatever skills, talents or attributes "I" possess, it's only because God enables me.
George Muller said:
Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect
help from Him, He will never fail you. 


Thank you dear ones. Praying you have a great week as we countdown to Christmas. 





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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Advent Series ~ Day 21 ~ GUIDANCE


Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6

As I was thinking about this scripture, a life verse for many. I compared the kind of trust Jesus is looking for in us, to that of a child. During the first few years of life, children who receive warm loving care, are able to establish a sense of trust with their parents or caregivers. Without a doubt, they know they will be fed, changed and loved. It may not come in their timing, but they know it will happen. 

As they grow into the toddler years and venture out on mini explorations, they have the confidence to turn away from danger, and go back to the caregiver they trust, for reassurance, protection and guidance. 


That’s what Jesus wants from us. Never a doubt that He will be THAT caregiver for us and meet our needs. Let's TRUST Him with complete confidence that He will do what is best for our life. He tells us in Isaiah 55:8, His ways are not our ways. Why? Because He’s all knowing. He knows our future. He sees the Master plan. Who better to put our trust in, than someone who knows us better than we know ourselves?

In ALL our ways, everything we do, He wants us to acknowledge him. He’ll keep us on the path we need to go, we just need to TRUST and obey.


Thank you for following this series and for all your comments and emails. I hope you all have a pleasant week as we count down to Christmas Day. You are prayed for and appreciated.



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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Advent Series ~ Day 20 ~ HEAVEN

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared
for those who love Him.
1 Corinthians 2:9b
25 Days of God Given Gifts

I often tell my Sunday School children, . . . can you just imagine what heaven is going to be like? If God made the earth and all it's beauty in 6 days, Heaven is going to be beyond anything we can imagine. Just like today's verse tells us. 



Doesn't it seem as if these birds are flying straight from heaven to tell us good news. Straight from God ~ that heaven is real and a place so wonderful it defies description? Where streets are made of gold, music more beautiful then anything we've ever heard, all sadness wiped away, no more tears or pain, a perfect body, where everything in our minds will be made clear, we will understand. A place of perfect peace. A place where there is no night and no need of the sun, as God is the light. I take comfort in knowing that some of my family members are already there, and I will join them someday. 

Author C.S. Lewis had this to say about heaven: 
Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story no one on earth has ever read, which goes on forever: in which every chapter is better than the one before. 


Here are just some of the facts about heaven found in Revelation chapter 21. I'd encourage you to read it for yourself.

  • The foundation of Heaven is made of 12 different layers of precious stones
  • The names of the 12 disciples are written on each layer of the foundation
  • There are 12 gates, each consists of one huge pearl
  • Each of those 12 gates have the name of one of the tribes of Israel
  • The streets are of pure gold
When I look at my own wedding band which consists of gold, diamonds, and a sapphire, I can't help but reflect how it pales in comparison to the jewels in heaven. I would imagine the layers of heaven are precious stones in their purest form. We literally have no idea how magnificent it will be. 



If you'd like to read a previous post I wrote about heaven, you can find it here:
Eternal Destination

 

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