Praying

There are times when all I know to do is pray. I used to feel guilty about that. A friend would be suffering some loss and I would with all sincerity say to her, "I'm praying for you" and I would pray. At the same time, I'd feel like I should be doing more (and yes, there are definitely times we should do more than pray). I also needed to move away from my idea that it was "just praying" and realize the significance of praying. 

That lesson came to me one day when I was feeling exceptionally bad because a friend was hurting and I didn't know what to do besides pray. I told her I almost apologetically that I was praying for her and she replied,  "The best thing you can do for me is pray." That changed my perspective. It doesn't mean I shouldn't do more but I need to remember that even as I minister to others, speak up for the helpless or downtrodden, provide for unmet needs, etc., I need to pray for them. 

All of those thoughts were running through my mind as I made this card featuring stamps from The Project Bin's Defined stamp set.

The stamp set has a lot of great options for cards, scrapbooks and more:

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Stamp Set: The Project Bin Defined stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Papers: Accent Opaque 120# White and SU Apricot Appeal and Early Espresso CS and DP from my scrap file

Embellishments: Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots