Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)
As I thumbed through a couple journals from summer 2012, I was searching for poetry and flowers, and instead I discovered a garden of prayer.
Last year, I was reading, The Hour that Changes the World by Dick Eastman and I adapted his twelve steps of prayer into a time of creative prayer. Here's an example of one of my more colorful times praying:
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| Each bud in the pot names the topic of prayer! |
Prayer of An Artist's Need
I need
stunning vistas
wild wonders
great vantage points
a bridge to the past
the best seat in history
novel ideas
to experience art
to be filled with holy
INSPIRATION
I love your journal art! So happy and a colorful reminder of all that prayer can do!
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Thanks Susie! I just read an article in a magazine that says doodling can boost your mood...time in the presence of the Lord always lifts my spirit :)
DeleteI love this journal page! Thank you for sharing- It reminds me of a book I also read maybe called praying in color or something...not sure. Will have to check that book out!
ReplyDeleteDawn- I love the concept of praying in color...I often give that book Praying in Color by Sybil MacBeth to friends as a gift when they need a little encouragement...
DeleteHm. Wonderful! So good to come to this "garden" this early morning, while the dew is still on the lifeless-seeming rose branches (which I know without doubt will leaf out and blossom and bloom). I have never used art in my journals to express what God's given my heart, but this makes me consider the possibility. A blessed day to you today, too, Kel!
ReplyDeleteKel, I think we, created in our Creator's image, love--even thrive--on colorful. What better use of it than to splash our prayers and journal pages with the colors of His love. And I just read Sylvia's post, and hope she too will consider adding even more color to her beautiful prayers. It's such fun to re-open journals and see streams of colors and pictures emanating from the pages....like joy splashes!
ReplyDeleteLove you, Kel!
Lynni
Lynni- I like that "joy splashes"...when I look back at my journals the sketches and colorful pages evoke a memory of the time spent with the Lord...I also like writing in different color inks when I need some variety...
DeleteHow cheerful a reminder to rejoice in prayer!
ReplyDeleteOH Kelly! It's YOU! I thought that joyful smile looked like yours! You are such a precious, wondrous lady! Good to see you here at this nourishing place!
DeleteLove you!
Lynni
Kelly- Don't ya just love playing with colors...rejoicing!
DeleteI love that Eastman book... and your prayer journal drawings!
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