Monday, October 29, 2012

Show Me Your Freedom Lord!

Last Sunday, I read Mark chapter 10,
which was about Bartimaeus, a blind man,
who was shouting, "Son of David, have pity on me!"

Jesus asked, 
"What do you want me to do for you?"
Can you imagine yourself 
in Bartimaeus' place,
and Jesus asks you,
"What do you want me to do for you?"
What will our answer be?

Will we ask for small things, 
every day things,
because we are too ashamed 
to ask for bigger things,
too fearful we will be disappointed 
if our prayers are not granted?

Or will we ask to see God's vision for our life,
so that we can cooperate with Him?

There are many people like the 
crippled woman in Luke chapter 13
who had been in bondage for soooo many years.
Maybe we ourselves are struggling
with some illness or family complication
and are in need of freedom.
I myself have a rare immune disorder
called Pemphigus Vulgaris (whaaaat?) 

"Show me Your freedom Lord,
and help me share it with others!"
I believe that when we ourselves
are in need of salvation,
we can be more compassionate with others,
kinder, humble, meek and patient.

Let us put on therefore these clothes that
God has given His sons and daughters to wear.
Let us be compassionate and kind
as we ourselves are in need 
of compassion and kindness!


Every week I choose one wonderful
visitor who leaves a comment
to receive an ATC from me.

I know how much time and effort
it takes to leave a comment!
and I appreciate that soooo much!

This week Random Generator
chose #21, 
She is a prolific painter and poet.

I love blog parties!
Won't you join us?

11 comments:

  1. Such a nice idea to include religion in an art journal page. I will sure try it out some time, thanks for inspiring me!

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  2. Anonymous7:05 PM

    Loved the words AND the art...how lovely! Linked up with you at "Hear it on Sunday use it on Monday"!

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  3. Thank you for visiting me. Your beautiful words and art are so inspiring. It is always lovely to visit here. Thank you for the beauty you share.

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  4. What will I ask? I ask for His way to be done in my life today. I ask for His blessings to overtake you friend! How I've missed your words and your art!

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  5. Your creations are always wonderful and I am so delighted to have won one of you ATCs ~ will send you my email ~ hugs and thanks ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  6. Love reading your blog, this has made me think. Must say thank you, your beautiful ATC arrived today!!! Have a wonderful day.

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  7. What a lovely post Patsy. So heartfelt and warm and close to God's heart. Thank you for sharing your gentle humble spirit with the world. You are a blessing as you bless others with the Word.
    Hugs and blessings
    Kelly

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  8. Beautiful and thought provoking!

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  9. So very inspiring, and beautiful.

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  10. I preached on this very passage on Sunday and have been asking myself the same question this week. What do I want Him to do for me? Good thoughts, Patsy. And, as usual, your art is amazing!

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  11. You've got me thinking about what I might ask. Today, I'm asking for big, not small. And loving that painting of the woman - walking in freedom!

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I am so glad you dropped by! You are a blessing!
:^) Patsy