Rejoicing Along the Path of Positivity

 Who could have predicted at the end of 2019 what 2020 would have in store for us. But a we reach the end of a difficult year which for many has been one of immense sadness with so many loved ones no longer with us we can look back and remember the positive times too. Many of our themes this year have encouraged us to do that. Last month, for example, we looked at the things that make us grateful. This month we finish the year off by looking at the theme of Rejoicing.

Of course Christmas is a major Christian festival celebrating the first coming of Jesus into our fallen world and looking forward to his return as king. Without Christ there would be no Christmas. This year with Covid still a huge threat many have been worried about not being able to meet up with friends and family over Christmas. However, much as I love getting together with the rest of our scattered clan, Christmas is so much more than the partying and presents. I admit I am sad at the thought that we might not be able to get together this year, especially as it is our Grandson's first Christmas and a baby is at the heart of the story, but I would rather celebrate alone than risk the health of loved ones. So our Christmas plans are on hold for a while, waiting to see what happens. Very apt as we embark on Advent, that wonderful time of anticipation and waiting. 

However you celebrate this year I hope that you are able to join in with the angels and rejoice that God's plan of salvation started with that first Christmas over 2000 years ago.

Philipians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Materials used:

Limited Runs - Santa Head Shot 

X-Press It card

Christmas designer card from stash

tag die

ribbon

fine white sparkle glitter

white flocking

Copic pens:

skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04     R20

hat - R29, R39, R59, R89

holly leaves - GO7, G28, G29

holly berries - R24, R29, R39

beard shadows: C0, C1, Blender

I have added glitter to his hat trim and flocking to the beard.

Here are the details for this month's challenge:

Our optional twist is REJOICE. For many, this time of year is an occasion for happiness. While the pandemic makes this year harder to get together with those you may normally spend time with during the holiday season, there are still many reasons we have to rejoice. Thus, we want you to create a project that reflects the JOY of the holiday season.

In order to be considered eligible for this month's prizes, remember that general types of  projects/posts will not qualify for the prizes unless they are also positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some nature. Additionally, even if a project may qualify as positive, if your post promotes negativity, hatred or anything of an abhorrent nature, your project will be disqualified. Prizes this month include:

• A $10 gift certificate from Limited Runs, our guest sponsor for this month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all qualifying entrants.
• ONE image (value of $5 or less) from Scribbles Designs, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch based on all qualifying entrants.
• One digital image from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for each person chosen as a DT

You can find more inspiration  and the link up on the Path of Positivity Challenge Blog here.

I hope you will come and join in the fun. 

Thanks for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa

Entering the following challenges:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #146 - Anything Goes 

Your Scrapbook Place #December - Anything Goes 

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #485 - Anything Goes 

The Library Challenge #73 - The Night Before Christmas