This is what I left on my desk last night.
I painted wall putty on book paper and
I left it drying on my desk...
and on my drawers.
When I came down this morning,
I collected all of it and piled it up.
"Lift up your eyes on high and see who created these things..." Isaiah 40:26
When we lift up our eyes to the night sky, do we gaze up in awe at what God has made? Psalm 33:6 reads, "By the WORD of the Lord the heavens were made, by the breath of His mouth all their stars." He is a star breather, a galaxy making God! We can look up and see the size of the God we worship!
I like listening to Louie Giglio expound on how great our God is. He talks about how big our sun is, Betelgeuse, M U Cephei the red giant star , and Canis Majoris, the hyperstar. Canis majoris, if placed at the center of our solar system would extend beyond the orbit of Jupiter!
But my absolute favorite is the beautiful Whirlpool Galaxy, which even if it is so far away, can sometimes be seen using binoculars. At the heart of its spiral is a black hole in the shape of a cross!
But we don't have to look far to see the glory of God. St. Augustine wrote, "“And men go abroad to admire the heights of mountains, the mighty waves of the sea, the broad tides of rivers, the compass of the ocean, and the circuits of the stars, yet pass over the mystery of themselves without a thought.”
There is much to marvel at in our bodies. Just the DNA in each of our cells is mind boggling! If stretched out, it would form a very thin thread 2 meters long! But my absolute favorite is what connects each cell to the other cells. This cell adhesion molecule is called Laminin, and if we look at it through an electron microscope, it too is in the shape of a cross!
"For by Him all things were created...He is before all things, and in Him ALL things hold together." Colossians 1:15-17
Thank you Lord! No matter what circumstances I face, You hold my life in Your hands. You are a big God, and You created the Universe, AND me, with the same care and attention to detail. It amazes me that You have put Your imprint in the very center of my being!
Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit for a
peek at desks and projects!
I find a lot of inspiration
visiting my friends here:
Testimony Tuesday, Tuesday Link Up Party
Titus 2 Tuesdays, Count Your Blessings, Word Art Wednesday,
Titus 2 Tuesdays, Count Your Blessings, Word Art Wednesday,
Blessings!
Patsy
Your painting is beautiful. I remember seeing a video about Laminin. Isn't it amazing how the Lord's glory is displayed throughout creation, from the biggest to the most microscopic thing?
ReplyDeleteBlessing hugs,
Teresa
I forgot to ask you what does the wall putty do for your pages?
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa! I like using wall putty as an alternative to gesso cause it's cheaper. It gives texture, and what artists call "tooth" (provides for the attachment of succeeding layers of paint.) I also use it so that the paper will not absorb the paint. :^)
DeleteYour work looks wonderful as always :)
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Hi Patsy - I love the LG videos, too - have you seen the one about the inside of a human body? Amazing and fascinating. Lovely art work and verses, as always. Thanks so much for sharing, and have a great week. Chris # 13
ReplyDeleteAlways inspiring thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSandra de @33
Puttying papers..that means a new set of backgrounds..how exciting! I did not know about Laminin, how fascinating!
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning painting, and I love the scripture. #48
ReplyDeleteLove that message by Louie Giglio- so powerful, pointing to the awe-inspiring God. Stopping by from Three Word Wednesday.:)
ReplyDeletePatsy, I love seeing the stars and moon at night and always have all curtains open. We have a different view way up here and your page is outstanding. We all really appreciate you for posting your art with us again this week at Word Art Wednesday. Advent Blessings, Carole
ReplyDelete"Candle of Preparation", Preparation means to 'get ready'. "Help us to be ready to welcome You, O God!" (Luke 3:4-6)
Such amazing details in God's creation. I've been amazed by this through out adoption processes and some details of my kids that fit perfectly with my husband and me, even though biology isn't a factor. God is good like that. Thanks for linking up at #ThreeWordWednesday.
ReplyDeleteHadn't stop by in a while. Beautiful painting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting and scripture. I have missed reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW!
Tertia #32
always inspirational here!
ReplyDeleteRobyn 2
Thanks for the tip regarding wall putty. I'm going to have to raid DH tool cart sometime.
ReplyDeletePat #66
A beautiful and inspirational painting! Thanks for sharing. Shel #60
ReplyDeleteYes, God's creation is amazing! This week we have had cloudless nights (which means freezing temperatures) but the stars are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your inspiration and your beautiful art.
Sorry I'm late but I like to take my time. Sometimes I start at the top and sometimes at the bottom....
Have a good week,
Lisca#25
Lovely page, lovely sentiment. I haven't tried the wall filler on my pages, does it crack if you put it on too thick? Lovely page , Keep smiling and creating
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my page. I enjoy your work. It is beautiful. I'm going to join your site, will you do the same for me?
ReplyDeleteNow that's handy to know - wall putty instead of gesso must give it a try - thank you. I love your painting she's adorable. Thanks for visiting last week and I'm sorry for my late visit., Anita #39
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for once again playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your support and participation. Love having your wonderful, inspiring creations linked up to our challenge blog. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDiane Noble (WAW-DT)
Owner/Illustrator of Daydream Designs
You are the "Featured Caboose" on this month's "Great Blog Train" (blog hop)!! Congrats! Here is the link: http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2015/01/the-great-blog-train-25-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
Angie