Paint Party Friday: Surrounded by Love

A lot of the comments I got from my last post,

was about how I make my little paintings.

I start with drawing what I want to highlight

from my scripture reading.

Then I trace my drawing with carbon paper

onto my background

which is usually splotches of acrylic paint.

Today's reading is about how 

the eyes are the lamp of the body.

I also traced her veil and cut it out.

I glued down the cardstock.

Here she is, ready to be painted on!

"The lamp of the body is the eye."

Matthew 6:22

"What we take in through our eyes 

shapes the focus of our hearts

and even our actions." (from The Word Among Us)

I have to confess that I am not very careful 

about what I see on TV.

It is invariably on while I am in my craftroom,

and I watch all sorts of inane shows.

As I am working on something,

I can't really concentrate on whatever is showing

and I end up watching either a talk show

or something that does not require my full attention.

But subconsciously, what is my mind taking in?

I know about Kim Kardashian's baby

and how whats-his-name told Katy Perry he was 

divorcing her!

I really need to be more discerning

 when it comes to what I watch!

Because I want my heart and actions 

to be truly in line with what God wants for me!

Sometimes our words-

even though well-intentioned and devout-

can drown out the words God wants to speak to us.

If I keep the TV on,

I hear all sorts of worldy things!

May I be surrounded by His love!

May I be intentional about what I surround myself with!

May YOU be surrounded by His love!!

Every week I choose one wonderful visitor

who leaves a comment

to receive an ATC from me.

I know it takes so much time and effort

to leave a comment

and I appreciate it soooo much!

This week,

random.org chose #7,
Christine who enjoys sketching
and a good laugh! 

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