Happy Paint Party Friday!
Here is what I did this morning-
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"The good news is that
God has made provision
for our waywardness.
He has given us
the great gift of repentance."
(from The Word Among Us)
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I don't know why, but I like the word
"waywardness".
It does not sound so bad!
But the truth of the matter is
that sin is sin,
whether it is serious or not.
Mostly because small sins lead to big sins.
Take David's idleness which led him
to murder the husband of the woman
he lusted after.
Then there's Saul, whose impatience
progressed to rebellion against God!
It is good to look at our ways honestly
and see if there are little sins
(sometimes we don't even
consider them as sins!)
like telling white lies, unkindness,
inconsideration, impatience,
etc., and repent and try to do better.
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"Take nothing for your journey..."
Jesus told his disciples
when He sent
them off to heal
and preach repentance (Mark 6:7-13)
This is something I
have a hard time following!
I am always soooo prepared that I do not
pack lightly.
We are all on a pilgrimage
and this is our temporary home.
We should not burden ourselves
with many many things,
not only material
possessions.
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We should also get rid of any anger,
anxiety or fear that
oppresses us.
Thomas a Kempis said,
"By two wings man is lifted
from the
things of this earth:
simplicity and purity."
One of the ways we can do this
is repenting of our waywardness!
So let's lighten our load
and enjoy the journey!
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Patsy
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I like the personality in these young women you've created here! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteI like how you said to deal with little sins. It's those "little" ones that lead to bigger ones if we're not careful. As always, beautiful art!
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Beautiful artwork Patsy and a great post. Annette x
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This is inspirational and beautiful. Thank you Patsy for sharing with us today at Word Art Wednesday
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Carole (DT WAW)
YOUR work says so MUCH! thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings. I admire you for being able to get the tilted up face so perfect. Your scriptural illustrations are always an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful painting and I love the words. Have a wonderful day. God bless.
ReplyDeleteIt goes with what I just saw today, 'The only person that you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.' Love the paintings that go with your wonderful words of wisdom. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings with beautiful words. Have a wonderful weekend,
ReplyDeleteI especially love that second painting and how you've illustrated that verse. You have such a gift.
ReplyDeleteWe need to recognize our own waywardness. I'm glad you illustrated this point in your words and art. Amen.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Very lovely painting with well chosen words.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle : )
Sorry I haven't dropped here in a while - your paintings just keep getting better and better! Love them both. We have been in a sermon series - God is - and one of his attributes is of course holiness. Helps us to realize that any sin disrupts our relationship with God because all sin goes against his very nature!
ReplyDeleteVery nice on both of the paintings.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
I love your beautiful and inspiring art! I think you should look into doing a book with this lovely art.
ReplyDeleteInspiring words. Inspiring art. Beautiful Patsy. How is your mother doing?
ReplyDeleteHave a happy day!
Deborah
Your artwork is so lovely and your words full of God's wisdom!
ReplyDeleteLoved both the ladies...Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated paper Saturdays Patsy! ManonX
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