My desk. You will wonder how I can get any work done!
I finished the painting in a frame, put it in plastic this morning,
and plopped it down on yesterday's painting on my Bible.
Here you can see how I just pile things up until it falls down.
That's how I know how high to go ha ha ha!!!
Now to start on my daily meditation.
"Now Israel, hear the statutes and decrees
which I am teaching you to observe,
which I am teaching you to observe,
that you may live..." Dt. 4:1
Before we can compose a great piece of music,
we need to know some basics of music composition.
To discover the freedom and the beauty of making a beautiful melody,
one needs to be familiar with scales,
major chords and minor, triads, etc.,
major chords and minor, triads, etc.,
the building blocks of music.
Although one may argue that some compose by ear,
hundreds and most well known composers
know the fundamentals, the grammar of music.
When God gave Moses the law, it was not to burden him
and the Jewish people with dos and don'ts.
It was not to put a millstone around their neck so that every day,
they would have to walk this straight and
narrow path like animals on a leash.
narrow path like animals on a leash.
First and foremost, the Law identified the Jews as His special people.
"What great nation is there that has a God so near to it?!" (Dt. 4:7)
And second, like the fundamentals of music,
the law gave them the freedom
the law gave them the freedom
and the beauty to live good lives
according to God's purpose and direction.
according to God's purpose and direction.
To make a masterpiece of their lives!
We too can make a masterpiece of our lives under
the baton of the greatest composer.
We just need to study God's law and His promises.
Lord, may my life be a heart song offered to You,
and may I more and more appreciate the gift of Your Word!
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
Pretty paintings your working on and it is a mystery as to how you paint there wow that's a full space lots to play with hugs Nikki ??
ReplyDeleteLove your desk today.. not sure there is any room at all to paint though, you must have to move loads every time Helen #2
ReplyDeletethat stack of plastic bins look like they are going to tumble down any minute now. Happy WOYWW Vicky #3
ReplyDeleteWow, you have a very busy desk today!! I'm sure there must be a little bit of space for painting there somewhere, lol! Love your artwork, as always :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 14 xx
Loving your Bible painting. Very pretty and so apt.
ReplyDeleteNot too sure that the picture of your desk isn't rivalling Helen's. Never realised you had so much storage around you - busy busy busy.
Hugs, Neet 1 xx
Your drawing skills and lettering are amazing, Patsy! I'm actually here though a link on G+ then I realized that you're a WOYWWer too! I haven't linked yet, so no number yet. Thanks for visiting my watercolour flowers post!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Patsy and I love your desk shot - reminds me of my room, surrounded by storage and piles of stuff! Have fun :o) Annie C #25
ReplyDeletePatsy, I really love this... I love the idea of illuminating one's Bible in this way, and what a beautiful meditation. Your post is particularly appropriate for me today because this week I have just revived my own music and guitar playing (although not composing). The picture is s beautiful and thoughtful. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment and I'm glad you enjoyed all my kitties! There's another one (a real one!) on my WOYWW post this week.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #28
When my space begins to look like this I start losing things. I have to keep one small space clear for my work space!
ReplyDeleteGlenda #27
I push stuff to the sides and pile things up too but not quite as high as yours.
ReplyDeleteYour Bible page is beautiful. Have a happy week. Barbxx #16
Beautiful painting Patsy. Wow, the piles in your craftroom make mine look quite moderate! I do not feel so bad now, but I do have a lot of clutter, seriously! It was great to visit, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteYour drawings amaze me. And your words hit home for me. I have to remember that the touch of the Master's hand anything is possible.
ReplyDeleteDiane - WOYWW #31
I love your paintings, Patsy. You do have a gift. So wonderful that you're using it for God's glory. Thanks, neighbor. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI agree. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who piles stuff up. I must extend your logic..and watch Mr Dunnit's eyes roll!
ReplyDeleteSo gifted and talented. Love your work Patsy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork! Wow your space is certainly busy.
ReplyDeleteSharon K #42
Patsy, love seeing into your world and studio!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your return visit, Patsy, and I'm glad you enjoyed seeing Phoebe nest-building in my guitar case! Thank you for your kind words about the end of my cancer.
ReplyDeleteShoshi
I love this Patsy. I love your desk - your mind and your creativity. My desk and room get cluttered. Then I can't stand it and have to tidy it up. But then I can't find anything. grrr.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Janis
Patsy I am amazed at the contained apparent chaos at your work area. The art journaling picture is so soft and beautiful. Your posts are always quite inspirational. Such wonderfully lovely art. Thank you so much for entering our 221st challenge. We are always delighted to see your entries.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday
DT Member
I love a busy desk! That means it's full of things that inspire you and brighten your day to create!!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your work. It is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your wonderful art here. The drawing is always wonderful. We are so blessed with your participation in our previous Challenge and would love to have you back for our current Challenge at Word Art Wednesday. I want to share with you the inspiration from God's Word from Habakkuk 2:3-4 and it says, " For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness---." Have an awesome week!
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