"Colors in Handfuls"
...it's about my life, my love, my Jesus, and everything in-between...
light dances across hardwood floors…
There is an art gallery and studio that I pass everyday going into work. It sits just behind the downtown square in a little converted house. Through the large white graphed windows you can see easels adorned with beautiful art work of all sizes and mediums. Sunlight streams in and dances across the dark wood floors then catches the brilliant colors of supplies and pallets on tables. Sometimes, if you drive by with the windows rolled down, you can grab a whiff of fresh paints on canvas. It’s beautiful.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to visit that little studio. Honestly I think what stopped me was thinking if I went in I might nevercome out. Something was in the air today though… I just couldn’t help myself from pulling in the little driveway and walking up to that cute little porch.
I was right.
Dominique was the name of the artist who greeted me at the door. She had just finished a class and her smock was covered with fresh paint drippings. He smile was welcoming and her voice soft and sweet with a French accent. Dominique showed me around her sweet little studio and told me about what classes where offered. It was everything I wanted it to be (exactly what I was scared of). We chatted for just a few minutes and then I had to will myself out the door and back to my car.
As I drove off I couldn’t stop thinking about how much I loved being in that little house. Even now, if I close my eyes, I can still see each little room with its unique works of art and warn tables filled with supplies…Dominique looking so happy and peaceful, brimming with creativity. I can only imagine what it must feel like to create all day…to gather inspiration… to collaborate with other artists (deep breath). To work in an environment that is constantly in motion, fresh, and thought provoking…full of color, texture, life…
Can I just have that please? Everyday? A little studio and gallery where artist come to paint, musicians come to make music, and people come to worship Jesus. That’s all I want.
That’s all.
Pray that His love would abundantly flow…
As of 4:45pm today I will officially be unreachable by phone or computer. I am unplugging myself from the world and going on a sabbatical until 4pm Saturday afternoon.
I decided a few days ago that I was in some serious need of “Jesus and me” time. Not the kind of time where you bust out your Bible for an hour and do a little prayer, no. The kind of time where you plead for grace and mercy; for the blood of a Savior to wash you clean… where you find yourself flat on your face before Him not really knowing how you got there…where you dance like David in worship in awe of an Almighty God… much needed time… much needed…
So now I ask you, all of my wonderful followers, to please pray for me. Pray that I will find favor with the Lord. Pray that His love would abundantly flow over me. Pray that I will find clarity, wisdom and understanding. Pray that my joy would be restored and pray for wanted peace.
Thank you so much friends and followers for all your love and support. I hope to get back with you soon so as to give you a MOST amazing update from my weekend with Jesus.
Blessings.
With One Word
This song has been on my heart today. I hope it gives you peace.
With one word the storm will be gone
With one word the war will be won
With one word I know I can overcome
With one word the blind man can see
With one word the captive is free
The name of Jesus
Your name is sweeter than honey on my lips
Your name is power in every circumstance
Jesus in Your name will make mountains disappear
One word conquers our fear
One word, Jesus
With one word with one word my soul is free
With one word the devil will flee
With one word my hurricane winds will cease
With one word the world came to be
With one word the world is redeemed
The name of Jesus
-Shane and Shane
