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The Marsh... of our lives? Walking with God.



A painted pony pull of white and brown composition by Laurie Pace
©Laurie Pace       Graphics One Design 2024
The Marsh
6 x 12 inches Oil on Canvas  SOLD  by Laurie Pace  


I did two of these paintings about three years ago. They both sold immediately to a Florida Collector. Simple and elegant for a horse painting. 

Ephesians 5:1-2 "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma." 

One of the biggest challenges in walking with God is trusting Him and not trying to out think Him or to do everything your way. It never works.  The Apostle Paul wrote of his own struggles in Romans 7. 

Romans 7: 22-23 “So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me”

I can only speak for myself... it starts in the morning when I try to plan my day. Wrong... Here it is 9:45... and part of me wants to grab my guitar, another part wants to play the piano, another part wants to paint, and the rest all say 'You need to be working on the computer.'  This is when I realize I need to pray and listen for His answer. Once I disengage my personal thoughts, I can leave my mind open to what is drawn to me by Him. 

Do you struggle daily with this at all?  My intentions are always good... and I am the person that puts off ALL the fun stuff with my music and I chain myself to this computer. It especially gets complicated if I am trying to figure out things for other people... which is NOT my business. 

May this day bring you joy. Rest in Him and He will be within you. He goes before you, is with you and watches over you. 

Laurie
Laurie Pace - A Texas Artist  At the Lake


             


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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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Jo Castillo said…
Hi Laurie, I love this horse and all your horse paintings. Haven't been commenting but look at your blog every time you post. Take care and enjoy the warm weather.
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