A New Thing

Original: Ink on Yupo - Digital Available

Happy New Year!

I don't know what you think, but it feels like this year is certainly off to an interesting start. Perhaps, like me, you felt 2021 was going to be one of turning over a new leaf, compared to the leaf many felt had been dealt last year.

Can I encourage you?

I believe God IS doing a new thing. But I also believe He needs many to continue to be faithful to the dreams He has already spoken of in previous days, weeks, months and perhaps even years. I believe this "new thing" has been "in the making" for sometime now.

In fact, I believe this new moment in time requires break through and forging full steam ahead into the promises of God! Right now, this break through into the PROMISES is being challenged. It may feel difficult to remain focused on the heart of God, His Word and the hope He has set ablaze in our hearts. It may way easier to sit and wonder with the world, "How is this going to be good?", when there is so much turmoil swirling all around.

God is still on the throne and in control. Jesus is still "in the boat" of our lives (if He's not, be encouraged to let Him in). Holy Spirit continues to dwell within the lives of those surrendered to the will of God.

This piece is an experiment with ink, worship, word and the moment - a place many of us need to rest in with the Lord rather than worrying. I want to encourage you to take a moment and practice visio divina - divine seeing - with this piece.

Pause and invite Holy Spirit in. Gaze. Pray. Dwell. Capture. Rest. Give thanks.