Double Beauty and Courage

The Lord decided to encourage me twice in the same day (in reality, I was encouraged throughout the entire day yesterday!) But He gave me two visual reminders of courage and strength.
Here is the first...

a beautiful piece of artwork created by my friend Sheila to help raise funds for a mission trip our youth group is making this summer. The statement "In Christ Alone" gives me courage.
And here is a close-up...

The second bringer of beauty and courage came from the same friend (she may not like me telling you this publically...) The Lord knows I need courage right now, with so many things happening in my family and around me (but isn't that true of you all?)
Here is my second "bringer of courage" for today.

Beauty and the thoughtfulness of a friend - they bring me both courage and a deep satisfaction
Thank you, Lord!
And thank you, friend, for being a bringer of beauty and courage twice in one day!