Paint Party Friday: Peace is our GateKeeper!

Every morning, I come down early, 

when the house is all quiet

and I read my Bible.

Then I paint what I want to remember.

 

Today I read from Luke 19,

the story where Jesus was so angry

because there were so many stalls in the temple area.

There was buying and selling of money

and animals and who knows what else.

 

Jesus said, "My house shall be a house of prayer

and you have made it a den of thieves!!!"

In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20,

St. Paul says our body is the 

temple of the Holy Spirit.

I was wondering  if there was anything

in my heart and mind and body

that would anger Jesus.

Are there too many worldly things

going on in my heart and mind?

 

"If this day you only knew 

what would make for peace."

Luke 19:42

The secret to having peace

in your heart and mind

is in the Bible too!

"Do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation,

by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

And the peace of God 

which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts

and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6-7

 

Imagine that there is a gatekeeper

standing before our heart and mind,

keeping away anxiety and troubles!

Certainly we all want that!

The secret is thanksgiving,

praise and gratefulness!

I think Jesus will be very happy with that!!!

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

 #16, Irene Rafael.

She makes some fascinating 

paintings and collages.

I like them especially when

she adds her own writing.

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