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Scripture Sunday: Grace Graffiti

February 26, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

 

I call to you, God, because I’m sure of an answer.
So—answer!
Bend your ear!
Listen sharp!
Paint grace-graffiti on the fences;
take in your frightened children who are running
from the neighborhood bullies straight to you.
~Psalm 17:6-7 (Message)

 


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  1. S. Etole says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    What a fun and perfect photo for your verse. Was it a school project of some sort?

    • Sandra says

      February 25, 2012 at 11:45 pm

      We found it outside a library on one of our travels last summer. 🙂

  2. Sharon O says

    February 26, 2012 at 12:11 am

    I like it when is says if I call HE will surely answer.
    what an awesome God we have.

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      He WILL! Surely. 🙂

  3. Nancy says

    February 26, 2012 at 7:32 am

    That is seriously cool!

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      😉

  4. Shelly Miller says

    February 26, 2012 at 8:12 am

    Oh my, what an incredibly perfect photo to go with that verse. And the way the message says it, so awesome.

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      It does make it come alive, right? I like the idea of being corraled inside His fence.

  5. mom of M&MS says

    February 26, 2012 at 8:12 am

    very nice…. and fun

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      I’m into fun. 😉

  6. Deidra says

    February 26, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Absolutely perfect! Isn’t it amazing when God makes such a perfect match?

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      I was so excited to remember these photos when I read this verse.

  7. Katie Lloyd says

    February 26, 2012 at 10:15 am

    This is great! I love how The Message version puts scripture into such an easy to understand language!

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Colorful! 😀

  8. Linda says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I just love this Sandy. That picture is so perfect!

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 6:19 pm

      🙂 🙂

  9. Kerry says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Seriously awesome how perfec the two fit!!Love it!!

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      One of those God things. 🙂

  10. Kerry says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    perfect even 🙂

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      😉 😉

  11. Cindee Snider Re says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I LOVE that fence! I think I might have to ask my kids to build me a small version of that in one of the gardens (great Mother’s Day project)so they can each design a few boards. Would be sooo much fun!

    • Sandra says

      February 26, 2012 at 6:22 pm

      What a fun idea!

  12. Joanne Norton says

    February 26, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I love it!! That’s exactly the kind of fence I would like. It would/could catch a lot of attention that is necessary. It would be fun to mix scriptures into it. That was a treat!

    • Sandra says

      February 27, 2012 at 11:04 am

      A scripture fence! Hemmed in with the Word.

      It might be could to do one with words from a Wordle from a favorite passage.

      Great thought, CaryJo.

  13. Cecilia Marie Pulliam says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Neighborhood bullies. I like that. There certainly a few around this block we call earth. I love the picture as well.

    • Sandra says

      February 27, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Indeed there are. All kinds.

  14. Beth says

    February 27, 2012 at 12:51 am

    Perfect photo for this scripture. I love how the message paints the words out in away that so many can recieve.
    I think I need some bullies taken care of around my neck of the woods.
    Your blog is always stocked full of wonderful up lifting and encouraging words of love.
    That is why I am tagging you in a post of mine. I would love for you to come and join in if you can. It will post up tomorrow.
    Blessings

    • Sandra says

      February 27, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Oh Beth. You honor and encourage me.

  15. Maureen says

    February 27, 2012 at 11:16 am

    The Message Bible is fascinating! Will have to pick one up to read it my next time through the Bible. A whole new perspective. I am not a “white-picket fence” dreamer, but this fence, around a lush garden, full of creativity and shelter. Love it!!

  16. Chrystal says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Wonderful photo, so perfect for your verse. Have a blessed day!

  17. Deborah says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    What great photos, Sandra! I have a New Testament in the Message version … it certainly gives us a whole new perspective for images to add to the scriptures, or vice-a-versa! lol! This photo is just right for this verse from it … and I love this verse in any version … it’s so comforting to know that He will hear, and save us! 🙂 I’ve got to get a copy of the Message Bible in the Old Testament, too!! 🙂 I’m visiting from Katie’s site, again! Have a great week! Blessings ~

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