Tuesday, November 30, 2010

i am reminded once again......

that my God is so BIG!!!
He knows what i need before i do.
He has me in the palm of His hand. always.
He brings just the right people at just the right time.
He reminds me that He is there.
He is gentle with my spirit.
at a time when i am struggling He brings me relief.
He loves me despite my weaknesses.
He reminds me to have courage.
because He goes before me!!!

He brought me back to this verse today. one that i needed to be reminded of.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you........The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." --Deuteronomy 31:6,8

i was reminded by a sweet friend that my shoulders aren't big enough to handle what i want to put on them. only God can shoulder the things in life that we can't control. He goes before me. He is my protector. my shield. what do i have to fear? absolutely nothing.

Monday, November 29, 2010

let it go

why is it so hard to let go of hurt feelings?
especially when they are hurt by people you love.
like family members or dear friends.
maybe it's easier to hold onto the bitterness.
so you can build a wall of protection around yourself.
so you won't feel the hurt again.
i know in my spirit that i want to let go.
but my flesh wants to protect itself.
desperately wants to keep the pain away.
such a battle raging within.
i pray that God will guide my spirit.
i pray that He will heal my heart.
so that i can just.....
let. it. go.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

ta dah!!!!


it's official!!! we have opened our etsy shop!!! go to etsy.com and search our name: fourteen23

we will be adding product the next few days. we will also be adding new products on a weekly basis. so check back often to see what we've been up to!! we will be setting up a new blog for fourteen23 to give new product updates and sneak peeks. check back here in the next week or so and i will have a link for the new blog on the sidebar.

we also offer "alchemy" in our shop which is a place to request custom items. if you see something in the shop, but have a different "vision" use this feature and i'll try to meet your customization.

upcoming items (by me): christmas mixed media art, christmas embroidery, brooches, and totes

nellie rae and i are so excited about this journey and thank everyone for their support and encouragement!!! you guys rock!!! now tell all your friends about our shop!!! no, really. tell all your friends.

hugs, gigi :)