ATC Prompts 13-of-20 in series

Want ideas on how to relax inside…

 

…independently and potentially involving others in your life…

…with incredible, irregular, interactive artist trading card ATC ideas?

Everything we do doesn’t need to generate income, bring stressful anxious insomnia, or become an uninteresting routine.

Invite good intentions with an item called Prompts for ATCs. An individual may impulsively create them solo, keep, share and intentionally plan to include others. Creativity ignored may be itching to take flight! It’s healthy to hope an undiscovered spark will ignite! Light bulb moments illuminate reasons to invest intelligent use of time, increase intimacy and find solutions for overcoming lonely isolation. Today is a gift and so is each person. Wisdom balances tasks with moments of enjoyment—taking special time to pray, listen to Scripture, music or podcasts during restful, as well as playful interaction-igniting activities.

ATC 13-of-20 in series, front

Inspired by the Light mixed media artwork on FreshRetroGallery natural parchment style ATC paper, using Prompts to ignite an idea for the 13th letter in the swap name creative trading cards.

The entire universe was created by God’s Word.

Our faithful, powerful Creator—the Word, Light of all ages, Savior—personally came into the world to give Himself for us. He, who is the reason we celebrate Christmas, sent the Holy Spirit in Word and water of Baptism for us—to give the faith which saves. All who receive it are free from the punishment of sin, death and the power of the devil. Perfectly, victoriously, Jesus shines to remove darkness and assure life for us! In Truth, we grasp God’s gift of repentance, thrive in turning toward the Light’s cleansing forgiveness and protection. Strengthened by His body and blood, we hold and reflect comfort and love. By grace, all trusting the promise look forward to Christ’s second coming. He’ll bring believers into life that will go on forever with joy unimaginable—apart from sin, death and sorrow. learn more

Details inked on ATC back number 13-of-20 in series.

Title of the piece: inspired by the Light • Media used: watercolor, markers and pencil • Date created: 4.20.2024 • Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus • Group or swap information: Creative Trading Cards • Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery

Intriguing is the process to draw, paint, sketch and write.

You might imagine those immersed in arts are inclined with extraordinary talent. Actually, everyone’s gift of internal incentive is infused with interest and practice. The importance of indulging ingenuity is beneficial for our own body, mind and soul; plus, it often serves others as well. Trading handmade ATCs adds the impact of fulfillment.

Natural parchment style paper for artist trading card (ATC) size is 3.5x2.5". 13th in series using Prompts by FreshRetroGallery.

Gift and game ideas for young children to older adults—boys, girls, men, women.

Prompts for creative artist trading cards ATC

Are you into Truth’s inspiration?

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Index for books of the Bible Sketches

2 Samuel Bible Sketch

Light in dark places changes everything

More powerful than darkness is the Light that delivers from gloom

“For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness.” 2 Samuel 22:29 ESV hand lettering sketch doodle.

Our mighty God is our deliverer and shield

God cares for us so much to offer Holy Light in His Word to expose our darkness and create faith which allows us to 

• honestly see and admit our sinful nature
• constantly work on changing sinful ways
• fight to resist temptation
• know that God’s own Son was born to bear our sins on the cross
• pray and be heard
• take refuge in our Lord above all else
• live joyfully by grace
• have a clear conscience through Baptism into Christ
• care about the welfare of others

Our Creator designed us for perfection, yet—because sin entered the world after the fall—we all lack it. Even faithful people cannot follow His good and loving commands. Coronavirus and other hardships create havoc and doubt.  

Spirit-given faith trusts God’s Word which reveals the one thing we need for our rescue—mercy given through the birth and unjust suffering of our perfectly pure, humble Lord who never did, said, or thought anything wrong, ever. Jesus did the work necessary to save the world from sin, evil, and death—this victory for us is finished. The promise is true. Grace is available for all to receive faith until He returns for His faithful when His glory will be obvious to everyone at the time all will be judged by their faith or absence of faith.

Our gentle Heavenly Father’s sacrificial Love cleanses us from the filthy sin He hates. Christ rose on the third day and ascended to our Heavenly Father where Jesus intercedes on behalf of prayerfully repentant faithful people. Our Creator’s grace flows to us through Christ who completely understands suffering injustice and consequences of sin. He covers

• wrongs we confess
• things of which we are guilty, unaware
• inadequacies
• sins committed against us
• death from COVID-19 and every other cause

All goodness flows through Christ who compassionately heals the wounds and sickness of brokenhearted people. Those adopted by the Holy Spirit receive

• power to discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable and perfect
• ability to both receive and give people compassion and grace
• the gift to forgive people just as we receive forgiveness in Christ
• strength to suffer
• patience to wait for joy that follows weeping
• constant growth and development of character
• a healthy heart and soul which trusts the Lord to carry and lead us during difficulties and sorrow
• hope of the glorious heaven prepared for all adopted into faith
• peaceful rest

Two options

1. Receive faith—live truthfully, humbly trusting the transforming Light. 
2. Reject faith—live secretly, remaining arrogantly stuck in darkness.

In Christ, the faithful believer is

• beloved
• holy
• blameless
• pure
• trained for war
• equipped for battle
• strengthened
• great
• guiltless
• delivered from strife
• exalted above the haughty
• delivered from men of violence
• fast, able to leap over a wall
• secure in heights
• protected in a wide open place
• rewarded with eternal life

Be inspired

• Watch an illustrated video
• Listen to a lively discussion
• Hear a tenderhearted sermon
• Read about contempt (opposite of honor and respect) 
• Church Worship and sing to our Marvelous Light
• Bible study …in the darkness of this world, His Light shines all the brighter!

Pray in Jesus’ Name

O Holy Spirit, Light our paths with Your Word. Only in You can we fight against the the darkness of worldly life. Remind us when we fail in thought, word, and deed that Jesus was born to forgive us for slipping. We praise You for the faith You give in Baptism and ask that You draw us to crave Your wisdom in Scripture. How wonderful it is to be sure You are walking with us, picking us up, and mercifully carrying us as You lead us in Truth to receive Your grace. Use our difficult experiences and sufferings to remind us of our connection to the power of Christ’s death and resurrection. Comfort and inspire us to recognize opportunities to shine, unconditionally love, and encourage all those around us who haven’t yet heard, are gloomy, or are lost. Amen.