When God Paints

When God Paints All of Nature Says A Prayer

2011-05-09T12:22:00.007-04:00

When God Paints The Chosen

2011-04-21T20:06:00.001-04:00

I can sometimes wonder if my path is 'Chosen.' I wonder if I am truly giving my will and my life over to the care of God. It is a daunting task, one which I must approach with childlike faith.

And then I am reminded that He cares for the least of us. Why would His care for me be any less?

Many times I am saddened by man's inhumanity to his brothers. But I am told to keep the faith, that prayer heals us of our collective shortcomings. And I weep still believing that time heals all wounds.

And then out of the blue, God graces me with reminders that The Chosen will prevail and live out eternity with Him; that many are called, but few are Chosen.

Nature can be awe-inspiring and serene. It can also take a deadly turn. In those times of trouble and hardship, it can be much too easy to question The Chosen's path. But still, we must press on.

My heart takes flight in moments where another's example of kindness and compassion shows me what it means to be Chosen. I thank God in those moments and I am humbled by His generosity and mercy.

It is then that I know beyond knowing that one day God said, "That one - I want THAT one." And he meant me! Surely I am blessed.

And then He bestows on me a moment of total inner tranquility and I feel His Grace all around me.

I stand there tall and proud to know He loves me THAT much. But I am humbled also in the knowledge that I am undeserving of His precious gift.

It is overwhelming to me that of all the people who ever lived or will live, that God sees me as precious. To me it is one of life's greatest mysteries.

And to know that He loved me enough to bring me to a place where I not only feel His presence, but know that He is there with me all the time - it boggles my mind.

And yet, his messages surround me every day in some way; telling me to live rightly and I will have my place with Him forever and ever.

It isn't always easy being Chosen. I can feel lost in the crowd, even shunned.

But then there are those sublime moments when I feel as though God Himself has kissed my heart, and I am whole and at peace.

For if He cares for the least of us, why would His care for me be any less?

I just have to hang on, believe and have faith. I can and will weather the storms.

And though I feel a spiritual drought at times, I can have comfort in knowing that this too shall pass.

And when the rains come again I will bear the loveliest of fruit and know that God has blessed me over and over.

And I can know that sometimes being Chosen feels like sitting on the edge of a cliff. But having true faith means that even if I fall off, I can know that God will be there to give me wings to fly.

Are you one of God's Chosen? Do you feel Him in your heart? If you don't know Him, seek Him. If you do know Him, seek Him more. Remember the price paid on Calvary. It was paid for all of us. May you find Him now.

Happy Easter...

When God Paints A Light Show

2011-01-31T16:24:00.001-05:00

When God Paints Compassion

2011-01-31T16:20:00.002-05:00

When God Paints The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil

2011-01-31T16:17:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Complete Abandon

2011-01-31T16:14:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Helping Others

2011-01-31T16:13:00.002-05:00

When God Paints A Sign

2011-01-31T16:10:00.001-05:00

When God Paints A Warning

2011-01-31T16:07:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Having One's Back

2011-01-03T22:55:00.006-05:00

When God Paints A New Year's Dance

2010-12-31T18:43:00.007-05:00

Sleep In Heavenly Peace...

2010-12-23T16:47:00.016-05:00

Another year has passed. I pray it finds you more abundant, less stressful and your life filled with joy, peace and love. My diversion from the usual wordless entries comes just a few times a year. This is the last one this year.

The blue orb we call home - Earth - looks peaceful and serene from space. It's hard to imagine the strife below. It looks so calm we could be convinced that harmony prevails, that Earth is merely a sleeping beauty.

What have we done with the unconditional gift of love that was bestowed to us by a Loving Creator? It is clearly a disgrace. So how do we find unconditional love in a place filled with such discontent?

I was told long ago that to experience this love one needs look no further than animals and children. It is through them that God reveals how life could be, if we would only see.

And so I leave you this year with my final entry - a glimpse into caring and rest. For when we lay our weary heads on our pillows, we should find comfort and joy.

Until such time comes that, indeed, the wolf lies down with the lamb, I bid you more love than you can handle, peace by the truckload and the hope of each new day that gives you the strength to live rightly.

So sit back, pause and relax. Give yourself permission to experience the glory of peace. Know in your heart that if God protects these creatures, what will He do for you?

May your Christmas be merry and when you lay down your head, may you experience the beauty When God Paints for us and, please ...

Sleep In Heavenly Peace

And when you mix the two... INCREDIBLE tranquility!

I'll see you next year. Love you all...

Merry Christmas!

God Bless You...

When God Paints Cats Artistically

2010-10-12T07:35:00.007-04:00

When God Paints The Night Sky

2010-09-10T09:02:00.000-04:00

When God Paints Taking A Breather

2010-08-07T11:18:00.000-04:00

When God Paints Balance

2010-07-24T06:15:00.001-04:00

When God Paints A Birthday Study in Blue (32-One For Each Year :) )

2010-06-22T15:34:00.010-04:00

When God Paints & Wishes to Remain Anonymous

2010-05-22T21:10:00.005-04:00

When God Paints the Building of Bridges

2010-04-16T17:28:00.003-04:00

When God Paints Everlasting Life

2010-04-04T17:26:00.000-04:00

When God Paints A Study in White

2010-03-24T09:53:00.000-04:00

When God Paints Itsy Bitsy Teensy Weensy Tiny

2010-03-11T09:59:00.006-05:00

When God Paints Loving Hands

2010-02-26T05:49:00.002-05:00

When God Paints The Soul's Journey

2010-02-26T05:47:00.001-05:00

When God Paints The Perfect Smile

2010-02-26T05:46:00.001-05:00

When God Paints Tension

2010-02-26T05:45:00.001-05:00

When God Paints Lofty Goals

2010-02-26T05:44:00.001-05:00

When God Paints A Dying Dream

2010-02-26T05:43:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Heartache

2010-02-26T05:41:00.001-05:00

When God Paints Precious

2010-02-19T22:06:00.004-05:00

When God Paints Freedom

2010-02-19T22:06:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Tenacity

2010-02-19T22:05:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Helplessness

2010-02-19T22:04:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Denial

2010-02-19T22:03:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Optimism

2010-02-19T22:02:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Communion

2010-02-19T22:00:00.001-05:00

When God Paints His Love

2010-02-14T17:41:00.000-05:00

Well, it's another holiday. Aren't we fortunate that every day is a holiday when it comes to being loved by God? He paints for us day and night if we are but willing to take the time to look.

I'm not talking about the 'smell the roses' kind of stopping. To sit for a minute to relax and gather our thoughts so we can rush on to the next task is not the same as paying homage to the beauty which surrounds us. Lip service isn't connecting to the Source.

Sitting in silence and contemplating what is before us is the most sincere way to thank God for all He has created. To drink it in and let it wash over our soul can be life changing. I truly wish I had the money to visit the places I see in pictures, to know first-hand the temperature, the odor, the very essence. It is in the true experience of a place in the presence of God that we can find peace, solace and happiness. It makes us whole and ready to face yet another day, another minute sometimes.

His Love is boundless and generous in ways we can never match. They are His Valentines to us each and every day.

Just for you, Pat... kissy kissy...HVD MDF

When God Paints A Special Blessing

2010-02-05T22:14:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Power

2010-02-05T22:13:00.002-05:00

When God Paints The Hot Pursuit

2010-02-05T22:12:00.001-05:00

When God Paints Strategy

2010-02-05T22:11:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Chance

2010-02-05T22:10:00.002-05:00

When God Paints A Helping Hand

2010-01-24T23:30:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Group Therapy

2010-01-24T23:28:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Solitude

2010-01-24T23:25:00.002-05:00

When God Paints A Witness to Freedom

2010-01-24T23:21:00.001-05:00

When God Paints Negotiation

2010-01-24T23:19:00.001-05:00

When God Paints the Entrance to the Soul (and yours?)

2010-01-23T15:10:00.007-05:00

2010...

2009-12-31T15:54:00.016-05:00

What does 2010 hold for you? What will you see in the coming year? Will you choose to see the beauty When God Paints? Or will you choose to see the Chaos of Humanity?

Listen closely to the music choices...

Each choice has a sound all its own.

And The Choice Is Yours!

No God Out of the Pledge

No Street Violence

No Hunger
No Natural Disaters Due to Pollution
No Injustice
No Terrorism
No Illness

NO MORE LIES!!!

NO MORE WAR... BRING THEM HOME

Yes... Where will your focus be?

When God Paints

2009-11-29T16:32:00.001-05:00

When God Paints A Leap of Faith

2009-11-11T23:09:00.001-05:00

When God Paints Wild Things

2009-11-11T23:05:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Eternity

2009-11-11T23:00:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Mystery

2009-11-11T22:56:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Stillness

2009-11-11T22:54:00.002-05:00

When God Paints The Perfect Rose

2009-11-03T06:11:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Us A Love Letter In The Sand

2009-11-03T06:07:00.001-05:00

When God Paints White Lace

2009-11-03T05:56:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Delicacy

2009-11-03T05:52:00.002-05:00

When God Paints Fall

2009-11-03T05:47:00.002-05:00

When God Paints War

2009-10-21T18:20:00.001-04:00

When God Paints Desire

2009-10-21T18:14:00.002-04:00

When God Paints Heartbreak

2009-10-21T18:11:00.001-04:00

When God Paints An Angel on A Cloud

2009-10-21T18:06:00.001-04:00

When God Paints Mourning

2009-10-21T18:02:00.001-04:00

When God Paints Curiosity

2009-10-13T04:23:00.002-04:00

When God Paints The Wish To Belong

2009-10-13T04:21:00.002-04:00

When God Paints The Tree Of Knowledge

2009-10-13T04:18:00.001-04:00

When God Paints Fur Angels

2009-10-13T04:13:00.001-04:00

When God Paints Innocence

2009-10-07T21:18:00.003-04:00

When God Paints Endurance

2009-10-07T21:14:00.002-04:00

When God Paints A Helping Hand

2009-10-01T17:42:00.002-04:00

When God Paints Safety

2009-09-29T08:46:00.001-04:00

When God Paints A Writer's Life

2009-09-23T16:28:00.004-04:00

When God Paints Remembrance

2009-09-11T22:30:00.003-04:00

I don't usually include words with these posts. But this one especially deserves to be recognized. Please click on the picture to enlarge it. You will find what the mosaics really are. Thank you for remembering...

When God Paints Loneliness

2009-09-07T20:32:00.002-04:00

When God Paints A Pure Heart

2009-09-07T20:31:00.002-04:00

When God Paints Fear

2009-09-07T20:29:00.001-04:00

When God Paints A Kiss

2009-09-07T20:26:00.002-04:00

When God Paints With The Lights Off

2009-09-07T20:24:00.001-04:00