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Face Within.
This painting led off in my woman series of warriors back in 2022. Returning to figurative painting for a small collection, this one is magical. Can you find the second face?
Layers of color and overlays criss cross this entire painting mapping out two faces. Can you find the second one? 30 x 40 inches lush bright colors. Piled and layered by brush and palette knife. I am known and collected for my intense color.
The Latest Quest
Putting God first. In the Bible it makes it seem very simple. From my understanding, we need to move our thinking process and all our thoughts to a divine level. Once we do that, we’ll see that God‘s actually got all the physical stuff taken care of. Had to think about that forward to really define what a divine level might mean. And Colossians, chapter 3 verse two, it says “Set your mind on things above, not on things of the earth.” In Matthew, chapter 6 verse 30, it says “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
I read a quote from a man named Jay Adams. “God has only given us today. He strongly forbid us to become concerned about what happens. Worriers not only want what has been forbidden, but also fail to use what has been given to them. “
The challenges to interpret the meaning of “Seek God‘s kingdom“ threw me off for a few moments as I thought about it. What exactly do you do throughout the day and evening to seek his kingdom? Is this how you move your thoughts to a divine level?
It definitely came across in my reading that worry is a sin. I realized I’m a worrier, just like my Mother before me. It certainly makes me appreciate those people who laugh so easily and take life at different angle. Then I guess I do worry. I’m a mother, I’m a worrier. Are you also one of those people that likes to have a plan in place? Every morning when you get up, do you know exactly what you’re going to do? Better yet, have you ever asked God what you should do? To actually be heading in the right direction of God‘s grace, I think I have to stop worrying and start my planning through Him. Then I can take the time to talk to him about all decisions I need to make and our plans I might want to put in place for the day. The trick will be to not allow that worry space to enter my mind or my day.
I already am one of those 5 AM people, that I am in the word when I wake up, and reading some of my Bible verses and inspirations for the day. My favorite one is Streams in the Desert. I have the book and I have the app. Since I am up early and Hubby is asleep, I use my app. I love it, it has extra verses and a morning prayer. If I go back in the evening, there is an evening prayer. The photography is stunning. My second favorite app is called Inspirations. It has a thought and a message that is short but power packed…maybe three paragraphs. There is even a prayer. Again, the photography is rich and full. They also have a built in journal. 😍☺️😀
The next quote I encountered was again from Jay Adam’s and it did address fear. ‘’Many are often paralyzed by fearful thoughts or fearful worries. God does not want us to live a life of fear and anxiety.” Most people pray for Him to help them over come their fears. That is putting the cart before the horse. God wants you to be seeking him first, and second will come your fears and or your worry.
Matthew 6:3 “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. “ Do this before you take on fears or worries. If not you won’t achieve either.
Do you consult God on your schedule for the day? Make Him your priority. Seek the Lord and his commandments.
Well, if you are supposed to seek Him, it means you are supposed to be dependent on him. Can you do that, give God the lead in your life?
You have an automatic side kick to be with you 24 - 7. In John 16:7-13. Basically Jesus is telling His disciples he has to leave, but the helper he will send to them is The Holy Spirit… He has left one for each of us. This is another direct connection to God.
Some of these things are easier to grasp. To have God first, spend your time with Him each morning. Read his word, find some spiritual blogs you like or as I did, find some apps. This is your pursuit of Him and His wisdom.
There are so many things I could add here, but the blog gets too long. Thank you for this journey and this day.
Isaiah 30:21 “The Lord promises you His guidance from moment to moment.”
Philippians 4:6-9 wraps it all up.
‘Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, what ever is honorable. Whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received, and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you. “
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“So may all your enemies perish, LORD! But may all who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.” Then the land had peace forty years." Judges 5:31
Laurie Pace - A Texas Artist
Laurie is an international artist, her paintings are collected in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, DuBai, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, St Thomas, Romania, Greece, Croatia, and Ecuador.
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