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Wednesday, November 02, 2016

WOYWW: The Lord is my Shepherd

Last week my sister found these 
mini canvases on easels and said
I should paint on them.

When I started, I couldn't stop! 

So addicting! 
I can certainly sell this in
Art in the Park next year! Yey!
Got to go back and buy some more! 


 "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23:1

When you read Psalm 23, it is all very pleasant and serene, refreshing and comforting. But to be part of the Lord's flock, first we need to be marked. A shepherd uses what they call a "killing knife" to make a notch in the ear of  his sheep, a distinct mark so he can tell his sheep apart from others. That's painful to both the sheep and the shepherd. We too are marked, set apart, sealed by the Holy Spirit. Not only that, if a lamb goes astray too often, a shepherd has no choice but to break two of his legs. After the shepherd sets it, he carries the lamb around on his shoulders for several weeks. That creates a bond between them and the sheep stays close to the shepherd after that. 

Yes, the Lord is our Shepherd. He takes care of us. Only His goodness and kindness follow us all the days of our lives. If there is anything that happens in our lives that is difficult, hard to understand, we need only to have faith that our Shepherd is doing what He needs to do to keep us close. Sheep are known to be stubborn, and maybe that's why Jesus said we are like sheep! We like to go our own way even if there are wolves waiting to devour us! (Is.53:6)

Lord, You are my Shepherd and I belong to You! Help me always to keep on the right path! 



Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit for a 
peek at desks and projects!

I find a lot of inspiration
visiting my friends here:

Blessings!
Patsy  

7 comments:

  1. Pretty Paintings Patsy like all the blue you've been using
    hugs Nikki??

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  2. We are looking at the Psalms in my study group at the moment - great to see what you have done with 23. Your canvasses are super by the way. Have a lovely week x Jackie #16

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  3. I love mini canvases with mini easels. I'm sure you had a blast painting them. Great Bible AJ page. Have a Wonderful Wednesday and terrific week. LisaDV #37

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  4. Your paintings and bible journaling are so beautiful. I love how you get your inspiration from magazine photos. Very nice. Dorlene #46

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  5. your painting are lovely and I have always wished i could paint,
    Lilian B# 16

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  6. Oh well done Patsy..I always think of you when I see the kingfisher colours like these. Beautiful.

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  7. I always love to visit your site - your colors are awesome & I love to see your journals, such talent. Happy belated WOYWW donna #49

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