CREATE

I am joining the bloggers at FMF...the word is "create."

Creator...is the first thought that comes to my mind when I think of

"Create." I love to look at the sky...it is never the same. God is a great artist. 

I didn't create much until my children became older and began to build their own lives. I had a vacuum...an emptiness.

I began writing a lot in my journal. Many entries became analogies and with the analogies...I saw pictures in my mind. \

I remember the 1st picture I painted from the analogy I had written; I was so surprised, that what I had seen in my mind, actually appeared on the canvas. I give God all the glory.

The painting "Creation" was one of my 1st paintings.

I found that I could just be so caught up in the writings and the paintings.

I felt close to The Lord. I knew there was no way I could do this on my own.

I believe The Lord is pleased with our creativity...that it is  a gift from Him...the Great Creator.

On the first page there is another of my paintings, it is called "In His Hand"....and that's where I know my life is...in The Creator's Hand.

Thank You Jesus.

                                                                   PAINT

NO FEAR IN LOVE

LORD OF LORDS, KING OF KINGS

THE LAMB SLAIN FROM THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD. THE WHIRLPOOL GALAXY AND EARTH.

Paint?     Our children were growing up. I was already feeling the empty nest syndrome...you know the quiet...the what do I do now? ..........I'm a Mom.

I began to write...at first it was journaling..writing down scriptures that spoke to me that day. Then the writings became allegories and even some songs.  Pictures came into my mind that went along with the writings. I felt a nudge to "Paint!"

I visited a store that had paints...let's see what did I need...oh yes...paints...brushes...acrylic?  Oil? How do I clean the oil paint out of my brushes?  Okay...okay...I was on my way. 

My husband made me a small easel. I sat at the kitchen table and began to "Paint!"  I was so surprised.  What I saw in my mind and in my writings were being placed on canvas.  Truthfully I was in awe. I knew the Lord was opening up this gift for me.

Freedom

Creation

My Shepherd

It was a wonderful experience with the Lord. He became more real to me in my writings and now the paintings.  I began doing watercolor...acrylic. Hours would go by and I was in a special place. A place of creativity with the Lord.

Daybreak

The Storm

Sins nailed to the cross

 The Lord brought writing and painting into my world and I will forever be thankful.