a calling

I have been working on a project for church. I had ideas I liked but could not execute. Then the I figured out a new way to proceed. I still was not pleased but pushed on. I started creating and was pleased but near finished it still did not seem quite right. When I woke this morning, I knew what to do and what was needed. There was no cross in the piece. The cross needed to be there to make it the rest understandable. I know it was God who gave me this missing piece. I have felt or knew that art and creativity is my gift or calling for sometime. This was proven loudly to me today. I will share the piece later on but I am sharing the above piece now since I feel creatively empowered and justified. Praise be to God for His many gifts.

God's good gifts

I thirst for God's life water.
I hunger for His every word.
I ache for His comfort.
I plead for His peace.
He says, "I'm here. I can give you all you need."
And He does. Every day!
He will for you too.

Creative gifts

quiet your soul

rest in a holy presence

God is there

empty your mind

refill with peace

God is there

open your heart

receive the good

God is there

the gifts that keep on giving

gifts of a life well lived

The beauty of simple joy.                   



The marvel of nature’s glow.


The wonder of a quiet moment.


The grace of a day’s reverie.


These are the gifts for the soul.






The first smile of a newborn.


The sweet fragrance of a spring blossom.


The serene notes of a dove’s coo.


The hope of a new day.


These are the gifts for the spirit.






The hug of a loved one


The warm sun on your face.


The gentle wind on your back.


The calm feeling after a crises.


These are the gifts for the heart.

gifts

                                Gifts come                                 

 from all sources,

in all sizes,

and in unique ways.

Always notice them,

acknowledge the giver,

and give thanks.

Return to Life and Giveaway!

My week away in the paradise of Kiawah Island SC was so needed. Much time to relax, think, write, read, and paint. If only I could find that bit of peace everyday in life. I have discovered that simplicity (more on that later) is the way to do it. By paring down activities, things and people to manage, and stuff, you can allow a simpler existence to lead you daily to peace and comfort.

Someone said "Vacation is when you go away and don't come back". I WISH! Someone else said, "Vacation is when you vacate your life for a period of time." This is more truthful. I do believe you can find a few minutes out of each day to do this as well. I highly recommend it for sanity's sake. Let go of fatigue. Release all worry, fears, drama, and irritants. Finding respite is a daily quest and must be practiced diligently. Artists may have an advantage here. They can escape through words, music, images, and such.

The beach's restorative ability is amazing. A tired body finds new strength. A frazzled mind finds clarity. A burnt out spirit finds hope. A hurting soul finds healing. A blocked heart opens up to new possibilities.

A lone shell sits in the wet sand.

Open to possibility.

True it can be tossed and battered in the surf

but it can also find new purpose and beauty in a new home.

Don't forget my giveaway starts and runs all week. See the explanation at this page,

http://creativeinspirations.blogspot.com/2010/10/great-idea-giveaway.html

Just leave a comment with your snail mail addie and I will send you a nice little surprise.

Free Gifts

Lisa Vollrath is graciously sharing images again this holiday season.

Visit her here and spread the good news of the season.

http://countdown.tentwostudios.com/

Christ died for you and loves you and wants you to be HIS own.

Wishing you many blessings this holiest of seasons!