I've been working through the book, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. One of this week's tasks is to write an artist's prayer.
The Praying Girl's Prayer
Dear Father,
I come before You humbled by Your majesty.
You are the ultimate artist.
You created all the beauty that surrounds me,
Out of nothing.
No one is as great as You.
I desire to be a pleasing and honorable servant
Not because I am Your slave
Or because of any sense of empowerment.
But, I desire to be Your servant
Because I love and adore You.
To be used by You to do good in this world
Is my greatest desire.
Since You are the Master,
I sit at Your feet.
Teach me.
Make me teachable.
Open my mind, my spirit, my heart
To hear Your directions.
I sit at the feet of the
Master Creator,
Master Artist.
I ask that You speak to me and give me
A purpose for everything I do.
I ask that before I pick up a brush,
Prepare a canvas,
Open a tube of paint,
Draw a line,
That You open me up to the
Realm of possibility.
Not my finite realm,
But Your infinite realm.
Take my thoughts and my creativity
that You created in me
when I was being created.
And, bring it all together
To create lasting testimonies of You...
Your greatness
Your power
Your loveliness
Your grace
Your glory
Your peace
Your healing
Your beauty
Your love
Your patience
Your joy...
Great testimonies of YOU.
Amen,
Praying Girl
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thou Art Mine
24" x 48" Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Inspiration for painting:
Isaiah 43 King James Version
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
For I am the LORD they God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.
I created this painting for Glory House for a silent auction.
Praying Girl
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Creating Scrap, the Cartoon Character
Hunter loves to make chalk drawings on my patio. Here's one of him creating a new cartoon character. Enjoy...
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Autumn in Tulsa
Autumn in Tulsa certainly isn't the same as Autumn in Vermont; however, it is quite beautiful.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Prayer for Bert
I have a friend who is in the hospital in very serious condition. If you happen upon this blog, please take a minute to say a prayer for Bert. I wrote the following short prayer and her family has posted it in her room. If you wish to add to the prayer, please add it in the comment section. I'll forward it on to the family. I've included a photo of Bert so you know who is receiving your blessings.
Dear God, I pray that You will continue to flood Bert's body with Your healing Balm
of Gilead. I pray that You strengthen her body, mind and spirit. I also pray for those whose hands are taking care of her and ministering to all of her needs that they be guided by the Holy Spirit in all decisions concerning her. I pray that everyone who touches her is touched by her loving spirit. May God support and uphold her dear loved ones as they wait for her healing. I ask that You sustain them with Your Word which You have stored in their hearts. I ask that You bring peace to all those who love and care for Bert while she is mending from the inside out. I praise You, God for the mighty work that You are doing in and through Bert. And, I thank You, Father, for Bert and that You show her mercy and restore her to full and total health. I humbly thank You in advance for the miracles that You are performing. In Jesus's precious Holy Name, I pray. Amen.
Thank you for your prayers,
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Wed., December 16, 2009) God has answered our prayers. Our dear Bert has been discharged from the hospital. Hallelujah! Thank you to all those who prayed for Bert over the course of these many weeks. Please continue to pray for Bert and John and their daughter as they settle back into life at home and for all the faithful friends who traveled so far and spent so much time at Bert's bedside at the Mercy Hospital in Arkansas. Praise God, Bert is home for Christmas!
Sincerely,
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Friday, December 11, 2009) Great news today. The trach is out and Bert is breathing on her own. She walked about 600 ft. today. The hospital is not ready to release her yet so please keep praying that she continues to improve rapidly. Let's ask God for another miracle...home for Christmas would be wonderful. Thank you to everyone who has prayed and continues to pray for Bert. Praise God for the healing that we are observing daily.
Sincerely,
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Wednesday, December 2, 2009): So glad to be able to pass on GOOD news. PRAISE GOD! Bert is doing so well this week now she is recovering from the painful surgery last week.. She walked 300 feet today and even did a clogging step!! Please keep praying that she continues to improve quickly. Wonderful to be able to pass this on and praying the reports get better and better...
UPDATE (Thursday, November 26, 2009): Bert is still in ICU and has had a bad reaction to her medications. Please continue to frevently pray for her.
UPDATE (Tuesday, November 24, 2009): Father, dear Bert is still battling infection and other complications. She is back in ICU. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I continue to remember Bert and her family in my prayers. I give thanksgiving for her life and ask that You, O God continue to work a miracle in her healing. Help her to hear Your voice above all others. Create a calmness in her spirit. Father, assist her in remembering all of Your Words that she has stored in her heart. Bring her into close communion with You. Protect her from the attack on her body and strengthen her more and more each day. Watch over those who love her so much that their faith, strength and courage increase. Father, we need a miracle so we come before You, humbly asking for what we cannot do on our own. We praise Your Holy Name and thank You for all of Your blessings. In Jesus's Precious Holy Name, Amen. Praying Girl
UPDATE (Friday, November 20, 2009): Bert is scheduled for more surgery tomorrow under general anesthetic. Please pray for dear Bert as she undergoes another procedure and more recovery. Pray for her surgeons that their skill will result in a successful operation. Pray for her husband John as he keeps vigil waiting for news.
UPDATE (Thursday, November 12, 2009): Bert is still not out of the woods as there is still some infection around her lungs. She needs your prayers to help sustain her. Father, we ask that You destroy this nasty infection that is threatening our dear friend. We pray for a miracle that the infection be wiped totally clean from her body. We praise You for continuing to heal her. We ask that you give her strength in her Spirit to keep fighting. We ask that you continue to send Your Holy Angels to do battle for her in the spiritual realm. We ask that you take away any worry that may be trying to take hold of her or her family. We ask that you handle their financial affairs, travel safety, adequate lodging for those from out of town, and any other needs that Bert and her family may be worrying about. Strengthen their faith mightily. Thank You, Father, for Your Almighty Arms that are holding her and her family. In Jesus's Name, Amen.
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Wednesday, November 11, 2009): Bert is doing so much better. The breathing tube has been removed and she is talking. Praise God for His miraculous healing of Bert. Please continue to pray that she regain her strength and is able to go home soon. Thank you to everyone who has visited this site and said the short prayer for Bert. Hallelujah, God is so good.
Dear God, I pray that You will continue to flood Bert's body with Your healing Balm
of Gilead. I pray that You strengthen her body, mind and spirit. I also pray for those whose hands are taking care of her and ministering to all of her needs that they be guided by the Holy Spirit in all decisions concerning her. I pray that everyone who touches her is touched by her loving spirit. May God support and uphold her dear loved ones as they wait for her healing. I ask that You sustain them with Your Word which You have stored in their hearts. I ask that You bring peace to all those who love and care for Bert while she is mending from the inside out. I praise You, God for the mighty work that You are doing in and through Bert. And, I thank You, Father, for Bert and that You show her mercy and restore her to full and total health. I humbly thank You in advance for the miracles that You are performing. In Jesus's precious Holy Name, I pray. Amen.Thank you for your prayers,
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Wed., December 16, 2009) God has answered our prayers. Our dear Bert has been discharged from the hospital. Hallelujah! Thank you to all those who prayed for Bert over the course of these many weeks. Please continue to pray for Bert and John and their daughter as they settle back into life at home and for all the faithful friends who traveled so far and spent so much time at Bert's bedside at the Mercy Hospital in Arkansas. Praise God, Bert is home for Christmas!
Sincerely,
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Friday, December 11, 2009) Great news today. The trach is out and Bert is breathing on her own. She walked about 600 ft. today. The hospital is not ready to release her yet so please keep praying that she continues to improve rapidly. Let's ask God for another miracle...home for Christmas would be wonderful. Thank you to everyone who has prayed and continues to pray for Bert. Praise God for the healing that we are observing daily.
Sincerely,
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Wednesday, December 2, 2009): So glad to be able to pass on GOOD news. PRAISE GOD! Bert is doing so well this week now she is recovering from the painful surgery last week.. She walked 300 feet today and even did a clogging step!! Please keep praying that she continues to improve quickly. Wonderful to be able to pass this on and praying the reports get better and better...
UPDATE (Thursday, November 26, 2009): Bert is still in ICU and has had a bad reaction to her medications. Please continue to frevently pray for her.
UPDATE (Tuesday, November 24, 2009): Father, dear Bert is still battling infection and other complications. She is back in ICU. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I continue to remember Bert and her family in my prayers. I give thanksgiving for her life and ask that You, O God continue to work a miracle in her healing. Help her to hear Your voice above all others. Create a calmness in her spirit. Father, assist her in remembering all of Your Words that she has stored in her heart. Bring her into close communion with You. Protect her from the attack on her body and strengthen her more and more each day. Watch over those who love her so much that their faith, strength and courage increase. Father, we need a miracle so we come before You, humbly asking for what we cannot do on our own. We praise Your Holy Name and thank You for all of Your blessings. In Jesus's Precious Holy Name, Amen. Praying Girl
UPDATE (Friday, November 20, 2009): Bert is scheduled for more surgery tomorrow under general anesthetic. Please pray for dear Bert as she undergoes another procedure and more recovery. Pray for her surgeons that their skill will result in a successful operation. Pray for her husband John as he keeps vigil waiting for news.
UPDATE (Thursday, November 12, 2009): Bert is still not out of the woods as there is still some infection around her lungs. She needs your prayers to help sustain her. Father, we ask that You destroy this nasty infection that is threatening our dear friend. We pray for a miracle that the infection be wiped totally clean from her body. We praise You for continuing to heal her. We ask that you give her strength in her Spirit to keep fighting. We ask that you continue to send Your Holy Angels to do battle for her in the spiritual realm. We ask that you take away any worry that may be trying to take hold of her or her family. We ask that you handle their financial affairs, travel safety, adequate lodging for those from out of town, and any other needs that Bert and her family may be worrying about. Strengthen their faith mightily. Thank You, Father, for Your Almighty Arms that are holding her and her family. In Jesus's Name, Amen.
Praying Girl
UPDATE (Wednesday, November 11, 2009): Bert is doing so much better. The breathing tube has been removed and she is talking. Praise God for His miraculous healing of Bert. Please continue to pray that she regain her strength and is able to go home soon. Thank you to everyone who has visited this site and said the short prayer for Bert. Hallelujah, God is so good.
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