Be of Good Cheer


(John 16:33 NKJV) "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
 


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  1. Stacy @ Heartprints of GodJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.....thank you for inviting us to share in this moment of peace.

    Praising Him for His victory,
    resting in His peace-
    Happy Sunday! :)

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:00 AM

      Thank you, Stacy! I thought it gave me a peace feeling, as well!

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  2. elizabethJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Stunning photo!!!

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  3. Lyla Willingham LindquistJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Oh my... I just popped over from Deidra's and am catching my breath from that photo. Amazing.

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:07 AM

      God is so good! I'm glad you enjoyed stopping here!

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  4. ShandaJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Wow..I love that fact that you caught that gorgeous sky, the water AND the snow. Great photo.

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:25 AM

      I love it too! Actually, I can't take credit for taking the picture! I copied it from Tumblr. But I was amazed by it, too!

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  5. BinaJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Love that photo!!

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:27 AM

      Me too! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping over here, today!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    With Jesus we are more than overcomers!

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  7. VhenJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    awesome photo and wonderful scripture!

    have great Sunday!

    http://thelayugan.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-heart-macro-scripture-and-snapshot.html

    hope to see you too!

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:30 AM

      Thanks, Vhen. I will stop out and check your blog out! Blessing to you!

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  8. PatriciaJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    Stunning photo and what a great verse! Have a beautiful day in the Lord.

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:43 AM

      Same to you! Thanks for stopping in and commenting on my blog!

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  9. AmandaJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  10. DeidraJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    "...be of good cheer..." I love that.

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

      Isn't that a great phrase? Not only are we to "have peace", but be cheerful!!! Wow!

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  11. KerryJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful peaceful photo and thoughts...*be of good cheer* This photo settles me enough bring cheer.

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:07 PM

      I'm glad you were able to enjoy it! God's beauty and His Word is so very encouraging

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Love the colors in this photo and it makes me want to stand out there in the crisp cold air to see my breathe and thank God for that beauty.

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:16 PM

      I can imagine how peaceful that would be! How great our Creator is!

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  13. BARBIEJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    What a beautiful, stunning photo! And I love this portion of scripture. No matter what I am dealing with in life, Christ has overcome it! Thanks for linking up today.

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    1. cairncottageJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:19 PM

      Thanks, Barbie! It is lovely! And so encouraging to read this verse! Thanks for coming here and commenting!

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  14. Thoughts for the dayJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful picture!

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  15. ThelmaJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    That photo is so stunning! Praise Him for His peace!

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  16. Amy SFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    WOW WHAT A GORGEOUS PHOTO! :)

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  17. MichelleFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    That is a beautiful photo and verse!

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