“The Christian is the one whose imagination should fly beyond the stars.” Francis A. Schaeffer, Art & the Bible
Am I a risk-taker?
I have painted a few images trying to capture what my heart sees… It has been an ongoing learning experience!!! I say most of my paintings look like cartoons ..Lol
However, as I experiment with colors, paint, and digital art This image appeared … I must admit I have held on to this image… for a few weeks.
The question became am I a risk taker? I became guarded about the image I created… Do I share this image and take the risk of someone taking it and making it their own? Or perhaps they may try to copy the image? And then I heard in my soul … it’s not mine to keep He was given to me to share…
I was torn do I follow my mind? Or Do I follow my heart and listen to that voice that whispers to my soul?
Knowing Him is risky … I have put relationships at risk as I tried to find my balance and discover more about this amazing love He offers.
Sharing my heart has always been way out of my comfort zone! Until He touched my soul.
I am sad to say some people did not even try to understand and quietly pulled away, some ran the other direction, and I felt a tear deep within my heart. But the good news is many came to share their story and their heart with me. I am so grateful to those who stayed.
I must admit I find it perplexing that some are so bound in their own thoughts they are not open enough to see, feel, and share His love. They truly have no idea what they are missing. I found many take His love for granted and do not nurture it daily. I do not understand why they leave His love sitting idle instead of growing that spark into a flame?
I have felt the pain of loss when I openly risk sharing the incredible gift I have ever known. This journey with God, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit has taught me many things. I found out that taking the “GOD” risk has many rewards.
You will risk falling in love with our Heavenly Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. You will risk falling in love with mankind. You will see the world with eyes of wonder. You will risk gaining peace that surpasses all human understanding. You will risk a joy that overflows within your soul… You will risk building a relationship with the Triune, they will hold your heart and never turn away…
As my understanding of them became clearer I opened my heart and invited them in to stay. Through their teachings and many tears, I found my confidence and knowledge of them grew. I now openly take risks by sharing Him and His love with no hesitation.
Because if I can touch your heart today, and Risk sharing the greatest love I have ever known with you!! I will know in my soul YOU were worth the risk.
And I know to risk life without Him is the biggest mistake we can ever make…
acrylic 11x14
Digitally finished
Inspired by a greater LOVE
Photography, Art & Written by Lori Garner
