keeping your thoughts
I think resolutions are a good things...just not to be limited to January 1.
Any time at all is a good time for resolving to begin anew and to attempt to turn things around toward a more positive direction.
If what we think in our hearts translates into who we are {what we spend our moments focusing on} then wouldn't now be a good day to follow the advice of the apostle Paul?
"Keep your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right and pure and lovely and admirable and excellent and worthy of praise"
Sounds good on paper, as always, but what about joining with me in actually living it? :) Let's see what happens!
My wishes are that each of you had a beautiful holiday season and are ready, as I am, to get back into the routine of the routine.
Happy New Year! I love that piece in your photo-just gorgeous! And I love that quote. I'm printing it off and posting it on my desk as a remdinder.
Posted by: Michelle Gauthier | 03 January 2008 at 12:36
You have a way of writing things so well...
Happy 2008, my friend.
Lovely piece...
Posted by: Dawn | 03 January 2008 at 13:46
Glad your back! I missed looking at your beautiful words and things. Hope you had a beautiful holiday. Jodi B.
Posted by: Jodi Buckmister | 03 January 2008 at 13:57
I've missed your posts over the holidays. I have that same Bible verse over my sink and read it often. Happy New Year to you. Wendy Sue
Posted by: Wendy Stuart | 03 January 2008 at 15:09
Very good words to remember indeed. And a lovely piece. Love the colors.
Posted by: Cindy | 03 January 2008 at 15:37
Beautiful words to live by! I love your heart piece very much.
Teresa
xo
Posted by: Teresa | 03 January 2008 at 15:50
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!!!
Thanks for the inspiring words for a fresh start!!
And thanks for that sweet artwork.
Posted by: sharron | 03 January 2008 at 16:59
I am going to copy that verse and stick it on my computer... such an important thing to remember... Here's to a new year filled with great joy for you and your family...
Posted by: Lynne | 03 January 2008 at 17:09
Happy New Year. That is one of the Bible verses I learned years ago. It's a good one to meditate on frequently.
Looking forward to your artsy endeavors this year.
Posted by: pammc | 03 January 2008 at 18:00
What a Beautiful piece!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | 03 January 2008 at 18:04
oh yeah, so glad you're back!
lovely piece of handwork too
xo
Posted by: paige | 03 January 2008 at 18:18
Love your art piece you have posted! I am so ready to get back to the norm, whatever that may be! LOL!!
Posted by: Alicia Sharp | 03 January 2008 at 18:37
...o.k! i'm ready! count me in! i will join you in making an effort to live this scripture! And along with constant prayer i will keep checking this blog because there is definitly always something worthy of praise here...thank you for blessing others like you do, Rebecca.
Posted by: caryl | 03 January 2008 at 19:08
Rebecca, I just started "tuning" into your blog. I love your thoughts from Philippians. I used these verses with my daughter when she was dwelling on some things that served no good for her. So true: As we think in our hearts, we are. Thanks for the sweet reminder. I look forward to enjoying your blog! Your work is so inspiring and beautiful. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Shari | 03 January 2008 at 19:45
Wonderful words to abide by, love that verse. I'm looking forward to getting back into a routine, too; but hopefully a new, improved routine with plenty of fun adventures in the New Year. Happy, Happy to you. Blessings, Patricia
Posted by: Patricia | 03 January 2008 at 21:02
So good to see you back, hope you had a lovely holiday season.
Posted by: Jana | 03 January 2008 at 21:14
As always, you choose such good, good words.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: alyssa | 04 January 2008 at 07:01
thank you for sharing beautiful words with us again. i always love your quotes and thoughts. it is definately something to live each day by. beautiful heart too. welcome back!
Posted by: traci | 04 January 2008 at 08:38
Thank you for that reminder...so true! I love it as well that God always is there to help me with those qualities rather than leaving me to go it alone!
Posted by: Rachel | 04 January 2008 at 09:23
what a lovely reminder!
i have missed your entries over the past few days.
while i am not a "resolutionsist", per se, i will vow to press on with you and the Apostle Paul to keep my thoughts in a better place!
blessings!
Posted by: Jen | 04 January 2008 at 10:24
Happy New Year ~ sure missed your inspiring reminders and gorgeous art. Hope you & yours enjoyed lovely holidays.
Posted by: Kas | 04 January 2008 at 11:51
I am ready... I have printed it out and put in my daily planner to remind me each day. Thank you for blessing us with your encouraging words and beautiful inspiring artwork. Glad you are back!
Posted by: Sheila R | 04 January 2008 at 12:05
Thanks Rebecca for your (I mean Paul's) words, I needed them today. My New Year has not begun very well and I do need to be reminded of these things.
So glad you're back, I've missed reading your blog.
Linda
Posted by: Linda Smith | 04 January 2008 at 16:19
Great peice of crafting and great words to live by or think upon. What a great way to start a new year. Thank you.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | 05 January 2008 at 03:24
A wonderful beginning to the new year, Rebecca. Thank you for the very RELEVANT reminder...need that today! Hugs to you!
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | 05 January 2008 at 12:54