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| I am a work in progress... |
Art is standing with one hand extended into the universe and one hand extended into the world and letting ourselves be a conduit for passing energy. Albert Einstein.....
Meaning of describe: give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
The word describe is in the Bible 19 times.
This word came to me as swiftly as a new artful journey appeared in my life.
Over the years I have had the occasional tasks of drawing a couple of standard characters for my grandchildren Santa, the Easter bunny, or perhaps a special request from the child. I have never really taken drawing seriously... Then approximately one month ago I had a meditation. And I wanted to find someone who could draw what I witnessed in my mind.
I found a talented artist only to find he was deceased. And then the idea crossed my mind maybe I could try. I quickly order a charcoal pencil set. With little knowledge, I started a new adventure on this amazing journey.
I do believe God guided me here.
As I looked at this blank paper before me, I began to draw the face of Jesus as I see Him in my mind... The images surprised many, even me. I had never drawn faces like this... But I found that no matter what I tried to draw I always came back to draw His Face!!
Have you ever thought, what does Jesus really look like? I do not mean the images that we see online. Or the ones of the actors who have played Jesus in the movies... What does He really look like... Is our memory based on images created by others?
That said. If we are to have a personal relationship with Jesus..or God the Father do we see Him in our mind. If I ask you to close your eyes and think of that special person in your life. Now describe what you see in your mind. I am sure you can give me a pretty detailed description.
Now close your eyes and let me ask you to think of Jesus or God the Father. Now describe what you see. Is your image one that has been created by others or do you have a personal view of their beautiful face? Some would be afraid to say something different than what has been displayed publicly. But I have come to the realization They were inspired by what the artist or Hollywood envisioned in their mind. I challenge you to find where have these standards been certified correct? Who has the correct image?
During my journey, I have been able to close my eyes and describe them to you. The color of Their eyes, their hair their smile.. because I have seen Them in my meditation state of mind.
I say we must make them alive so that when we close our eyes and hear Their name we have an image that automatically fills our minds.
The image should be personal to you.
Psalm 27:8: “When You said, 'Seek My face,' my heart said to You, 'O LORD, I will seek Your face. '
I challenge you today to close your eyes and seek His face… Spend some time studying every line, look into His eyes.. and catch that amazing smile…
Get personal …
With Him, it’s always Him.
I will leave you with one last challenging thought. Once you have mastered God the Father and Jesus … Close your eyes and see the Holy Spirit.
I do believe that is why He asks us to change our way of thinking and become teachable like a little child. He loves us to use His gift of imagination😀. He possesses the greatest imagination there has ever been.
“Learn this well: Unless you dramatically change your way of thinking and become teachable like a little child, you will never be able to enter in. Matthew 18:3 TPT
“I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me” Proverbs 8;17
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” Jeremiah 29.13
The Lord is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you (2 Chr 15:2b)
Photography & Written by Lori Garner
Bible collaboration - Joann Turnbull
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