I am starting a new picture
on my Bible for Mathew 11:25.
As you can see, I traced the picture on the right
directly on to my Bible page with carbon paper.
Here I am painting the flesh parts of the little girl and mother.
I am using a darker flesh color to shade.
And here, I am outlining with a dark brown pencil
to give definition to the painting.
"You have hidden these things from the wise...
and revealed them to the childlike." Matthew 11:25
My husband Luigi is very popular with children.
When kids see him, they run to him,
eager to play, wanting to be hugged tight.
What is it about children that delighted God?
Jesus said in Luke 18:6, "Let the children come to me,
do not stop them from approaching me
for the Kingdom belongs to such as these."
If only we could be more like little children
and run to Him who loves us!
Sometimes we hide from Him because we feel guilty,
or because we disagreed with something we read in the Bible,
or because we think we have all the time in the world. God can wait.
But children, they don't like waiting, do they?
Perhaps that's why God wants us to be like kids.
Children are eager. They are persistent.
They are teachable.
They are waiting to be amazed, they want to be amazed.
When was the last time we were amazed at what God has done?
When was the last time we read
something in the Bible and our heart leapt?
If we are more childlike, less dependent on our own thinking,
God will reveal the treasures in His Kingdom that
He hides from those who are wise in their own eyes!
Lord, may I be like a child, dependent on You!
Eager to be fed from the Master's hand!
Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit for a
I find a lot of inspiration
visiting my friends here:
Mondays @ Soul Survival
Small Wonders, Testimony Tuesday, Titus 2 Tuesdays,
Count Your Blessings, Word Art Wednesday, Wildly Original
Small Wonders, Testimony Tuesday, Titus 2 Tuesdays,
Count Your Blessings, Word Art Wednesday, Wildly Original
Blessings!
Patsy
Hello Patsy. Great picture you have made and so suits the verse also. Have a wonderful week Hugs ~Anne L#1
ReplyDeleteGreat painting. Happy WOYWW Helen #4
ReplyDeleteI like how the painting looks when painted on a printed page
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of the week, jill #7
That s a beautiful painting of a lovely subject. I get on well with children and am able to talk to them about anything...maybe because I'm on their level!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the Fudgehenge picture too :-D
Hugs, LLJ xx
I love how your art looks on the printed page. What a lovely idea to do. Glenda #27
ReplyDeletealways like your paintings. Happy WOYWW Vicky #17
ReplyDeleteI really love your painting, I like how you traced it from a photo and turn it into your own image, fabulous! Happy woyww and a hug from Holland, Marit #26
ReplyDeleteGreat painting.
ReplyDeleteLilian B #23
Lovely picture as always, children have the best intuition, they know the people that are good to be around. So I imagine your hubby is very kind & fun - right? xoxox donna #16
ReplyDeleteHi Patsy lovely art work. I always enjoy visiting your desk. Happy crafty woyww, Angela x 23
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so beautiful, Patsy. Yesterday I was picturing myself, during a worship time, as a little girl, held up just like that in the arms of Jesus.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. Thanks for sharing your inspirations words and artwork. You are blessed with a beautiful talent. Dorlene #40
ReplyDeleteYou create beautiful art, Patsy, and very meaningful too! Thanks for your visit earlier! Oreo says meow to his namesake :)
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. Love the verse. After reading I have the song 'the Touch of the Master's hand' in my head.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Diane - WOYWW #18
Beautifully done page for your Bible and today I just got in the post two sweet hand painted Pasty atc cards thank you so much hugs Nikki 3
ReplyDeletegreat page painting! I love to watch children around my husband too cause they just love him…adults are a little fearful at times cause he says what he things but I think the children know he is a man they can trust. Have a great week. VIckie #46
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