ABIDEscripts

How it started:
I have always loved being creative.  My mom was always doing fun crafts with us as kids growing up and my Dad is a sign painter. Like - the man can do real fonts by hand!  I journal and take notes in church just like I  write on my canvas’  to help me capitalize on the theme of what God is speaking to me.  I had never thought much of it. One day I posted a picture of my giant "3x5 scripture note card" in my living room.  Its a chalk board that I write whatever truth God is having me focus on for the day.

A friend called me up to tell me how much she liked my "art."   I have never once in my life considered myself an artist – not  with a dad and older brother who usually bore the title in the family.  This friend asked if I would write out some scriptures for her so she could frame them and that she would pay me.  I was about to say of course I will write them out, but no way are you going to pay me when the Lord whispered to me., "This is Me saying yes."  He was saying yes to a very short very simple prayer from the day before.  "Lord is there a way I could make some money for my family."  We have had extremely hard financial times,  like so many other people, and extra's are just not in the budget.  My friend also had the idea to have a showing of my art  for me at her house.   I prayed much and believe God was leading me in this direction. So, nervous but obedient I started painting scripture on canvas.  I have never had more fun creating.  It is so natural and calm when I am doing it.  My favorite part is that I get to pray over each piece and for the eventual families that may hang them on their walls.  I have heard wonderful and hard stories and have had the privilege of partnering with these families in prayer.  God has moved in creating this business. There has been one blessing after another and I truly feel like the only thing I am doing is creating and being blessed. The most powerful thing God has given us this side of heaven is His word. He promises that it will accomplish what pleases Him and never go void. I love being a part of the Lord showcasing His eternal and powerful Word.

SO SHALL MY WORD BE THAT GOES FORTH FROM 

MY MOUTH;IT SHALL NOT RETURN TO ME VOID, 

BUT IT SHALL ACCOMPLISH WHAT I PLEASE,

AND IT SHALL PROSPER IN THE THING FOR 
WHICH I SENT IT ~ISAIAH 55:11