Judas Iscariot has been on my workdesk
the past two days.
In my journal actually!
Here he is betraying Jesus.
Although he was one of the privileged few,
accompanying Jesus as He gave teachings,
healed the sick, raised the dead,
multiplied bread and fish,
Judas turned his back on Jesus
and chose money!
Thirty pieces of silver!
It may be unimaginable,
but I've "walked" with Jesus
ever since I was a child,
and I know He answers prayer,
guides me, saves me in the nick of time
from some disaster,
and yet, sometimes,
I still choose to turn my back on him!
The good news is
Jesus is always after us to come back to him.
Judas chose not to return,
even if he took the bread Jesus offered him
for the last time.
We can choose differently.
Oh, I don't know if you've noticed,
but I decided to organize my desk a little,
inspired by all those wonderful tidy desks
I see on Julia's Stamping ground link party, WOYWW.
I decided to get my embossed metal planter
and use it instead on my workdesk as
a place to put my scissors, brushes, pens, etc.
Linking up with Laura for Playdates with God,
Lora of Abundant Life,
and Word Filled Wednesday.
Although he was one of the privileged few,
accompanying Jesus as He gave teachings,
healed the sick, raised the dead,
multiplied bread and fish,
Judas turned his back on Jesus
and chose money!
Thirty pieces of silver!
It may be unimaginable,
but I've "walked" with Jesus
ever since I was a child,
and I know He answers prayer,
guides me, saves me in the nick of time
from some disaster,
and yet, sometimes,
I still choose to turn my back on him!
The good news isJesus is always after us to come back to him.
Judas chose not to return,
even if he took the bread Jesus offered him
for the last time.
We can choose differently.
Oh, I don't know if you've noticed,but I decided to organize my desk a little,
inspired by all those wonderful tidy desks
I see on Julia's Stamping ground link party, WOYWW.
I decided to get my embossed metal planter
and use it instead on my workdesk as
a place to put my scissors, brushes, pens, etc.
Linking up with Laura for Playdates with God,
Lora of Abundant Life,
and Word Filled Wednesday.
Your art is so special. It has an innocence that reminds me that He delights in the fruit of our purely forgiven hearts. I feel full that these paintings and love scrawling of yours are your creative expression of the forming and molding He's making of your life, and they move me to trace over those same marks He's made on mine. You have a way of making me feel connected to all his daughters, and that is a unique and blessed talent He has gifted you with.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to abundant life today. I know that your sharing this post and your art will be a great blessing to the women who come to rest here.
Now I'm going to go see how I can get a piece of your work into my own home. ;)
Abundant Blessings this Easter week.
Your Sister in Him,
Lora
Patsy,
ReplyDeleteOnce again, your creative heart shines! Have you done a book? I would so love to hold your work in my hands and share these stories through your eyes. Just beautiful. I agree with Lora--your work is such a blessing!
I love your journal pages! Happy Easter. He is risen! Happy WOYWW too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful art! i can very much identify with you about choosing to turn our back on God (unintentionally sometimes), but you're right. we can choose to go back to Him.
ReplyDeleteblessings...
Such beautiful, meaningful art. A good reminder, too, to not be discouraged when we have sinned or turned our back on Jesus. He's there waiting for us to turn back and He welcomes us with open, forgiving arms.
ReplyDeleteHis arms on the cross stretched out in love~
Have a Blessed Easter,
Janis
I love seeing your journal pages every week. You bless me every time, thank you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful journal pages. Thanks for sharing Vickie #28
ReplyDeleteGreat journal pages. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us into your world in this manner. This is really neat.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week.
Your work is truly stunning - well done in trying to sort some of your desk out! Love the planter!
ReplyDeleteHave a very happy, peaceful and creative Easter.
Rebecca (44) x
Very inspirational pieces. Happy Easter to you Patsy.
ReplyDeletelove the freshness of your painting. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI admire your faith and you work
ReplyDeleteLord, Thank You for the gift of art You've given to Patsy and the inspiration she writes to steer us clear of Judas and his choice not to return! So thankful that Patsy was able to return as I have to You after we choose to turn our backs.
ReplyDeleteThank You Lord Jesus that You always pursue us to return to You and Your ways. Even thanks to You we are encouraged to get organized and tidy! This is a good week to cleanse our hearts, repent and move forward.
Bless Patsy as she continues to express herself so beautifully in a journal of remembrance in Your Word and through her artwork. You are good and ever so faithful!
May Patsy be blessed with abundance this Resurrection celebration and the JOY that You express through her art and her uniquely.
Thanks for your visit to The Power of Your Love
The planter is a great idea for storage. Beautiful journal pages:)
ReplyDeleteFiona x
Lovely journal pages! And I love the idea of usig the planter to store your supplies! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW!
xoxo Karen #43
Fabulous artwork as always! love the new organised desk too.
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is always so beautiful and always true to your faith. I wish you a wonderful easter with your family.
ReplyDeleteYour journal is wonderful - I know I say that a lot but it is such a testament to your faith. I love the re-use of the planter..now you have to train yourself to put things back in it each time!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous artwork as usual! And of course a brilliant use of a planter Sorry I'm sooo late, not at home til next week
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW (Lyn)