Reset & Steady

​​This past week’s pace has been a bit slower on the artistic front. With finalizing Rise Up Commitment participants (the class is FULL, yay!), a family emergency and a pesky bug coming on to the scene, priorities had to shift. However, pieces for two of the commissions were received, ideas were downloaded for the Artlink submission, and another inquiry for commission came through.

I kid you not, in one day within thirty minutes of one another the UPS gal drove down the lane, followed by the FedEx gent and then our local mail carrier. I was a bit nervous wondering what each would think should they run into one another. ​​And the dogs… 

Lord have mercy one would think the dogs would get the fact people bring things to mom and they don’t need to protect me from every single person making the trek to the house. But I digress. Each package feels like Christmas. Each parcel contains a piece of the vision formulated first in the imagination and has literally come to life. The pieces received? Both birthday presents for very loved individuals. I’m eager to see video footage of the responses of those who have been on my mind. So eager.

​I am also excited to get started on the Artlink project. Last Friday the kiddos were at a basketball game, and hubby was in the garage working on our oldest’s vehicle. I had some time. Perusing photos, synthesizing what I sensed the composition needed to be, I wanted to continue creating and stitching and piecing together the arrangement. He has been reminding me of something He shared with me in January of this year, “She Rose”. He then brought back to mind a concept from years ago, “Scarlet Thread”. When I opened the Word on Sunday morning to the Scripture, “see the scarlet…” in Nahum two verse three, I couldn’t help but believe this was confirmation to move forward with the work. Who “randomly” opens to Nahum? Too soon to share much more, but I sense this is an important piece to bring to fruition. Possibly even an almighty masterpiece.

​With the Thanksgiving season upon us, more folks have been reading the 12 Days of Thanksgiving devotion on the YouVersion Bible app. Because of their connection to the devotional, they’re then learning more about what God is doing here, through me, via WORDS and ART. I cannot help but believe this treasure trail is piquing interest for the uniquely fashioned for you art component. One individual reached out to me just this week to create a special piece for their loved one. I appreciated their understanding of the process. I was grateful the new client was not pushing for a quickly churned out picture, but a prayerfully planned, spirit-saturated work of art that had been marinated in and shared from the heart of God. Yes, images are already dancing in my mind for this piece as well.

For we are laborers together with God: You are God’s vineyard; you are God’s building.
​1 Corinthians 3:9

Reading, it may seem like there is so much going on and you may be wondering, “How do you do it? Aren’t you overwhelmed with teenagers and work and ministry and LIFE?!” Friend, I’m not. I trust the Lord in this season and process. Resting in Him allows me to balance every single aspect of life in a way He knows will continue to GIVE life rather than sap it out of me – or others. I wake up giddy every day, ready to see what He has in store. He never disappoints and He is always reviving and ensuring we remain upright for His good work to be birthed into the earth where His glory may fill the space (see Numbers 14:21). The only thing overwhelming about that is He chooses to move through you and I to accomplish this in the earth. THAT is truly awe-inspiring. Please let me know how I might be able to create a unique work for you or your loved one, I would LOVE to connect with you. Blessings!