Greyson in Autumn, 17"x11" oil on canvas
Oh so happy to finish this last week. This was a little different for me... looser than my normal. Guess it was all that dancing dappled light.
Next on the easel is another piece for the Courage show. Deadline: February sometime. If you haven't heard about this traveling show check out the "Art With Purpose" blog. I'm very involved and had lots of great feedback on my pieces that are showing. This Wednesday the exhibit will move to Forsyth Medical Hospital here in Winston Salem.
Awhile back I got this word of encouragement from the Lord about being awkward... One definition is 'to lack ease or grace as in movement or expression.' When you(me) are feeling awkward it is often the result of a confidence crisis when you are unsure of yourself and of how you fit or what you have to contribute. But, I tell you truly that you fit perfectly in My kingdom and in My body, of which you are a vital member. Refuse to allow the enemy to cause you to feel awkward in places where you belong; his purpose in doing this is to derail you and cause you to be cut off and isolated. If you will trust Me in these awkward times, I will cause you to feel secure in Me and I will give you the anointing of ease.
Aw... this really hit home for me then and even now as I share it with you. It reminded me not to compare myself with others which always makes me feel inferior and sucks the life out of me. The truth is there is no one like me or like you. Only I can do what I do and the same with you. So be confident and don't hold back. Live fully as you and I'll live fully as me.
