Thoughts of Royalty

If a crown is the sign of royalty

then I'm feeling like a queen today!

I've acquired a new crown this week to add to my collection.

A gift from my son, who didn't even know I began

collecting crowns this year!

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David, in Psalms 103:4,5 says God desires to

"Crown you with love and compassion"

and to satisfy our desires with good things.

I love how the KJV uses these words:

"He crowns us with lovingkindness and tender mercies"

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Doesn't it just warm your heart to the depths

to realize how precious you are to God?

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And today I was so excited to bring this vintage dress form

home to my studio. I have wanted one for ages!
So here is her debut!

Wearing a necklace I made.

(She needs a name, any ideas???)

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The necklace is fashioned from agate beads and copper chain

with the main focus on the pendant

~ the base is a vintage button ~

to which I have added a scripture and a sparkling jewel
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The words on it are:

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness'

made His light shine in our hearts

to give us the light of the knowledge

of the glory of God in the face of Christ"

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(by the apostle Paul, in his 2nd letter to the Corinthians)

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I am being so inspired lately by: thoughts of

the Glory of God, words like King and Kingdom,

Treasures and Crowns

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Yes, I am having thoughts of Royalty!

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This verse is so beautiful ... God desires to

"provide for those who mourn in Zion ~

to bestow on them a

Crown of Beauty

instead of ashes, the oil of gladness

instead of mourning, and a

Garment of Praise

instead of the spirit of despair ...

... for the display of His splendor ...

Isaiah 61:3

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I've added this post to Melissa's Friday's "Inspired By" links on

The Inspired Room blog: http://theinspiredroom.net/

(and I really would love some suggestions for names for my crown model!)

Jewelry

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I enjoy making necklaces and earrings, this is a recent set

made from a large vintage clip-on earring, a button,

various beads and a cross with added jewel.

I like the asymetrical design.