I believe there are many analogies between the art world and our own lives.
I want to continue on the analogy I talked about in yesterday’s post, where I was learning about the encaustic (wax) process of art-making.
I want to continue on the analogy I talked about in yesterday’s post, where I was learning about the encaustic (wax) process of art-making.
Sometimes in the process it may look like something has failed, there is too much dark and not enough beauty. But what I discovered is that even my darkest projects, when held up to the light, because of the transparent nature of the wax on the paper, allowed the light to shine through revealing amazing and beautiful textures and patterns!
God’s nature is operative in us when we begin a relationship with him that brings to life our spiritual nature. That is where his light begins to shine through us to others.
Without God’s light shining through your life, you may appear dark and muddy in your outlook, and would certainly not be much of a positive influence to others. But once God’s light is reflected on you, the inherent beauty in your life circumstances are brought to light. You can begin to see that the darkest times are necessary in combination with the lighter times to bring out the useful contrast in making beautiful art –and to bring out the beautiful and amazing “art” of each life.
So it is necessary to have God’s light reflect on you to help you see the truth out of the darkness of your life. Once you accept his truth for you, his light begins to burn from a flicker to a burning passionate flame in you, as you feed the fire and spend time getting to know God. This is how his light inside you will begin to shine out on others, drawing them to God and reflecting their beauty as well.
No matter how things appear at first glance, God’s influence, his nature, and his abundant and unconditional love for you will shine through in even the darkest times, casting beautiful images on those who see your life in relation to the Light of God. The light of his Spirit will flow through you to touch others, even when you are unaware of it happening.
So even when you’re dealing with some special challenges, or things just don’t seem to be going your way, know that God is at work in you. His masterpiece is not yet complete. Others can still see God’s light shining through you – even when you least expect it! God, the Master Artist, will be the one to get all the glory then, as he draws people to himself through his light in us!
Take joy in everyday and trust God to work in you and through you to complete his beautiful handiwork in your life!
Your life is a masterpiece. Although it can look like a mess until the Master is finished with it, there is no need to despair. Only God will know when your masterpiece is complete!
God’s nature is operative in us when we begin a relationship with him that brings to life our spiritual nature. That is where his light begins to shine through us to others.
Without God’s light shining through your life, you may appear dark and muddy in your outlook, and would certainly not be much of a positive influence to others. But once God’s light is reflected on you, the inherent beauty in your life circumstances are brought to light. You can begin to see that the darkest times are necessary in combination with the lighter times to bring out the useful contrast in making beautiful art –and to bring out the beautiful and amazing “art” of each life.
So it is necessary to have God’s light reflect on you to help you see the truth out of the darkness of your life. Once you accept his truth for you, his light begins to burn from a flicker to a burning passionate flame in you, as you feed the fire and spend time getting to know God. This is how his light inside you will begin to shine out on others, drawing them to God and reflecting their beauty as well.
No matter how things appear at first glance, God’s influence, his nature, and his abundant and unconditional love for you will shine through in even the darkest times, casting beautiful images on those who see your life in relation to the Light of God. The light of his Spirit will flow through you to touch others, even when you are unaware of it happening.
So even when you’re dealing with some special challenges, or things just don’t seem to be going your way, know that God is at work in you. His masterpiece is not yet complete. Others can still see God’s light shining through you – even when you least expect it! God, the Master Artist, will be the one to get all the glory then, as he draws people to himself through his light in us!
Take joy in everyday and trust God to work in you and through you to complete his beautiful handiwork in your life!
The top painting is the same as the bottom, with the bottom one held up to the light to reveal all the texture. More paintings can be viewed at: http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh15/real-lifepix/Art/?albumview=slideshow
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