Vision Onto Canvas

Last week I was feeling very overwhelmed and stressed.  I was dealing with the stress of school, paying for college textbooks, and other things. I was just in a funk for almost a week straight.  Well that Sunday I went to church and near the end of service, Pastor called for prayer time, and as I began to pray, God gave me this vision.

It was me and Jesus. I was trying to talk to Him and explain to Him everything I was feeling and going through.  But no words could come out of my mouth.  All I could do was just lay down and cry.  As I cried in His lap, He stroked my hair. Though I didn't hear Him say anything.  It was as if He was speaking to my soul, saying "Everything will be okay my dear child. Everything will be okay..."

And I couldn't get this image out of my mind.  I decided I wanted to try my hardest to convey this powerful image onto a canvas, so I took the challenge and this is what I came up with.  In no way does it give the actual image any justice, but it was the best I can do.

Remember, any time you need to talk to God, and can't find the words, sometimes the best you can do is just cry to Him. The Holy Spirit will intercede for us (Romans 8:26).

Also remember Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

God Forgives the Repentent

So during my Bible reading I read several chapters in Isaiah. Well the last one I did was Isaiah 57. I won’t quote the whole section, but verses 14-21 really had an impact on me. 

It was about God forgiving the repentant heart. Forgiveness is one of those gifts we don’t really think about.  It’s one of the first things we are taught as a Christian, God forgives us. Well two verses in particular says 

“I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway! I will lead them. I will comfort those who mourn, bringing words of praise to their lips. May they have abundant peace, both near and far,” says the LORD, who heals them.” Isaiah 57:18-19 (NLT)

God knows our past. He knows every sin we have committed, even things we have kept hidden, that not even our closest friends or family know about, God does. Yet, He loves us anyway. How awesome is it that we have a God who loves us. And is willing to forgive us, comfort us, and bring us peace that bring us joy, despite our past!

I know I don’t deserve it, none of us does, yet, He offers this gift of forgiveness to ANYONE who seeks it. 

He truly is an awesome, loving, compassionate God!