I’ve been enjoying mixing bible verses or quotations with my own photos, using a computer program. Here’s a little gift I made for you today:
(click on photo to enlarge)
Until next time, Amen!
Images
Jesus is the Light of the World
Hope the Lenten season is going well for all of you.
Here is an image I created this morning:
Would you join me in prayer?
Dear Jesus,
You came into the world
to bring us the light of wisdom and compassion
and give us abundant life, that is,
the life of your Spirit.
Drive out all that is impure in us,
and transform us,
a little more each day
into your image and likeness.
May we become vessels of light
to all those around us,
especially those who are hurting or feel alone.
This we ask in your holy name,
and in the communion of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.
Good Hair Day– Mary’s painting to feed hungry children
This original painting, called “Good Hair Day,” was recently created by 9-year-old Mary K., a young person I know who attends our church, Easter Lutheran.
It’s called “Good Hair Day,” and Mary has decided she wants to help feed starving children by selling prints of her work, which is approx. 13 x 19 inches.
The prints are $10 and Mary is donating the money to Feed My Starving Children. I know this family and this offer is legitimate. I am so happy to see a young painter create something so lovely and use the experience to help those in need.
If you would like to purchase prints, you can find more information on the April 8th post on “Sara’s Blog” at http://kotrbapianostudio.blogspot.com/
Until next time, Amen!
Saint Valentine’s Day Message
A wise pastor reminded me that Valentine’s Day can be a difficult day for some people. You may feel alone, or may have lost someone you loved or thought you loved.
Below is a watercolor painting I made one day while I was just playing around with the colors and techniques. Today I added a Valentine’s message FOR YOU!
Thank you, God, for your unconditional love! When we feel sadness, remind us that you are always there for us.
Until next time, Amen!
The Waiting Heart
Mailboxes wait. . . and wait. . . and wait.
Mailboxes serve as the “waiters” of messages, providing a space for something specific to happen. They don’t appear to do anything, and yet mailboxes are serving the purpose for which they were created.
So, too, the contemplative heart waits upon the Lord, dwelling in prayer, being observant, listening, pondering the ways of God–doing precisely what the Lord intended.
Wait for the Lord, take courage;
be stout-hearted, wait for the Lord. —Psalm 27:14.
Will you pray with me?
Lord, we know you are always with us, listening to our prayers and guiding our ways. Help us and all who “wait” to do so with patience and courage. May we truly listen to others this day–not only with our ears but also our hearts. May the words we speak be filled with your compassion. Come, Holy Spirit, guide us in all your ways!
Until next time, Amen!
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Attentiveness: A Spiritual Word for 2013
During 2013, I hope to learn some new layouts and methods for posting on my blog. (This one is called “image” for a shorter post with a single image.)
Remember the blog post about choosing a word for your spiritual theme for the new year? Here’s my word, sprawled out on a whiteboard design I created:
Yup, that’s my word for this year, “attentiveness”… I want to ponder the meaning of the word, how to live more attentively, and most of all, how to be more attentive to the presence and action of God in my life.
Thought question of the day: What or who in your life captures the most of your attention each day? Your job? Your family? Sports? Facebook? Shopping? Or ??
How does your daily focus coordinate with the quality desires of your deepest, truest self?
Please think about it. I plan to!
Until next time, Amen!
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