Gaining Momentum

The momentum continues to grow around this turn the Lord has led me to take. Since we last caught up, two more uniquely fashioned for you pieces were created, the first unique creation ever was delivered, and through an interesting chain of events I have the honor of traveling this weekend to deliver a piece requested by a gal’s friend. WHAT?!
 
During lunch with a new friend last Thursday, I was compelled to share the vision of what God would like to do through this newly resurrected artistic gift. I shared BIG vision elements and she was able to see it and BELIEVE with me. Towards the end of the conversation, she asked me to listen to a podcast where her friend shared a dream. Would I be willing to see what I could come up with? As I listened, I made notes. I saw images. The details began to formulate. Friday evening while the Fam was off for “Friday night lights” – I created. I could sense the anointing of God the entire time. I shared the image that evening. The response? “Oh Shanon! You are such a gift! This is beautiful. How do I go about purchasing it from you??”

​​Is this really happening? Do I really get to worship and sense the presence of the Lord while I create AND bless the lives of others by sharing a unique image for them? Pinch me! I also worked on a second piece earlier this week. I am learning my way through creating the piece God’s anointing and grace rest on at the time, rather than having a “first come first served” mindset. I had elements of the piece following some words shared, but not 100%. I wasn’t in the “flow” just yet. 

​Monday evening I was in the car, looked up into the sky, and saw a cloud formation of an eagle. I sensed the Lord say, “this is for So-and-So”.

There He was. It was time for the next piece. ​​When I received images via text the next day, the piece came together so quickly I wondered if it was a little toooo quickly. ​Had I compromised what I sensed formulating in my imagination before the images were forwarded to me? “This is so AMAZING!!! I LOVE it!! Thank you Jesus!! As with all the pieces, I look forward to personally delivering, and sharing all the layers composing this work of art.

​​Late yesterday afternoon I had the privilege and honor of delivering the very first uniquely fashioned for you piece. God MORE THAN OVERWHELMS ME by His love for others! ​There was a little dancing, mixed with a little whoo-hooing,

a shout of GLORY! and overall sense of the
delight and presence of the Lord. I will forever cherish this moment and pray my sweet friend never forgets how much the Lord loves her, despite the circumstances surrounding her. The gift within the gift I am keeping under wraps? Well, I’m still keeping it under wraps, but she exclaimed how priceless it was. God truly has the best ideas!

​These ideas will certainly get you and me out of our comfort zones, though. After creating the piece for my friend’s friend, I was invited to travel this weekend to possibly deliver in-person the image I believe God composed especially for her. No, I have never met her. Yes, it makes me a bit nervous. No, I have no idea how it will be received. 

Yes, I trust God is in it – the entire time creating was so richly anointed, I can only conclude He is making a special delivery especially for His daughter whom He undoubtedly takes delight in. Or – I could be way off and wonder “what in the world did I get myself into?!”. I will share an update on how this plays out during next week’s art post. And to my girlfriend who would like my GPS turned on to track me and make sure I'm not abducted - I will text you location updates ;)
 
Friend, I HAVE to encourage you. If you sense something more, but feel it is impossible because all you ever experience is one battle after another, press in and press on! Press into delighting in the Lord and press on towards the mark of His high calling! Fight like heck and don't give up when others are unable to celebrate with you. Celebrate with the Lord and delight in His blessing over you and KEEP GOING. Blessings!