The 12 Days of Christmas Faithbooking Challenge #8

WELCOME BACK!  If you missed verses 1-7, no worries!  You can easily catch-up (and that STILL includes me!!).  And…we are still playing catch-up….I think I am still a week behind on posting.

We've all heard this song growing up, but did you know each verse of the song also had a Biblical meaning? Over the next few weeks, we will be exploring the Biblical meanings of each verse of the song.  You can do your craft of choice, journal, scrapbook..….what ever you want to show what the verse and meaning means to you.  Each week I will post the traditional verse, and its Biblical meaning. Once all 12 verses have been presented, you should have a beautiful reminder that you can share with your family and friends as to what the Biblical meanings are for "The 12 Days of Christmas"! (As a reminder, I found this information online at www.faith-sisters.blogspot.com and immediately knew it was the perfect accompaniment to the 6 week Christmas Experience study).  

Although participation in the 12 Days of Christmas Faithbooking Challenge isn’t necessary to be included the Expressions of Faith small group, I hope you will incorporate it somehow (crafting, journaling, scrapbooking, etc).  In a sense, it will become your testimonial of faith that will be a keepsake you will enjoy reflecting on often and sharing with others.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true Love sent to me:
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

8th Day: The "eight maids a milking " reminded children of the eight beatitudes listed in the Sermon on the Mount. (as told in the book of Matthew)

• Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
• Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
• Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.
• Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill
• Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy
• Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
• Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 
• Blessed are they that suffer persecution for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, I am STILL behind on my creations.  I am still patiently awaiting to get my package of paper and stickers by Graphic 45 themed “The 12 Days of Christmas”….if you are interested in buying or viewing this collection, here is the link www.acherryontop.com/shop/company/graphic_45/line/12_days_of_christmas

Blessing!!

~Stacy