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Friday, August 30, 2013

Paint Party Friday: Oil for our Torches

This is what I drew this morning 
while waiting for a "phone patch"
interview about our business.
This is one of the virgins in the parable Jesus told
to the disciples in Matthew 25:1-13.
He said the Kingdom of Heaven could be compared
to the ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom.
Five of them were ready but five of them 
did not bring oil for their torches.
What do you think happened?

Five of the maidens were ready to go with the bridegroom
when he arrived but the five foolish ones
had to leave to buy some oil
and were left outside.

This parable is about the end times 
when Jesus will come again.
There are many who think the end is near.
Even the disciples were thinking the end was near
and that was 2000 years ago!
Even if the end is near or not,
one thing is sure!
Each one of us will die
and that is OUR end for us!!
Are we ready?
Are we prepared?
Do we have oil for our torches?

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
 #18, Belinda of Belinda's Crafts.
Visit her to see her pretty cards!



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So many WONDERFUL blogfriends to discover!

21 comments:

  1. I love that picture. I needed the reminder today that I'm ready! This world is not my home and nothing in it need throw me!

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  2. Lovely maiden. Beautiful thoughts to start my day.

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  3. Just beautiful. When I saw your sentiment it reminded me very much of Rumi, especially in combination with your art. A beautiful post teaching. HPPF

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  4. Yes beautiful sentiments as well as your work is just awesome. I believe that when we die, it will be our beginning. I don't believe it's the end. There is more to it than this world. :) Have a wonderful day and love your work.
    gloria

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  5. Really beautiful and lovely use of color!

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  6. Beautiful maiden painting. Love the Stay Awake! We do need to be vigilant.

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  7. Love your beautiful girl! Happy PPF!
    Heather Santos
    Sparrows Journey Blog

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  8. Another lovely lady with a message. I love seeing all your ATC's together like that. Such beautiful work

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  9. Beautiful artwork, Patsy, as always! I like the theme, too!

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  10. Pretty woman/women all! HPPF!

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  11. Beautiful painting :)

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  12. Beautiful artwork! Valerie

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  13. Your artwork is so lovely, Patsy. Keeping my lamp filled with the oil of Jesus. Have a beautiful weekend.

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  14. A wonderful painting! Nice colours!

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  15. love your work
    and my prayer is that my lamp is always full and my heart always ready

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  16. Beautiful picture... you have a gift.

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  17. That is a good reminder. Be ready at all times. Gid bless you dear:)

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  18. Great reminder and beautiful picture. Such a thought-provoking post.

    Thanks for linking up at Essential Fridays.
    Blessings
    Mel from Essential Thing Devotions.

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  19. Those faces are lovely! Happy Paper Saturdays. ManonX

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  20. Wow! I am in awe that you drew the maiden! Beautiful reminder to stay close!

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