The Apple Tree

I saw this picture while praying for a friend and at first I thought it was for her.... but after actually creating it, I was drawn into a state of meditation about it.  The apples are slightly heart-shaped and my thoughts were focused on them for a long time.  I felt very much like the picture is for me and speaks about how I am to love others - love being the fruit on the tree.  The tree represents what God has planted and grown in my life.

Blooming

I went to an ArtWorship Workshop on Saturday at the C3Centre in Nunawading, and it was great.  Lots of artists, mostly female, painting spiritually meaningful pictures.  Admittedly, it was a bit intimidating to be surrounded by so many talented artists!  But at the same time, it really encouraged me to see God raising up people to use art in the context of their relationship with Him.  I just love being able to express something of God's heart to other people through art, but He also uses it to speak to me as well!

So here's my effort from Saturday, 'Blooming,' using oil pastels.  It speaks to me about the fruit of the healing work that God is doing in my life - the pain is worth the peace that follows.

Jesus and me safe together

For Izobelle:

'Jesus and me safe together'

I did this at a time when everything around me and inside my head was very stressful, and the only place I found peace and comfort was in Him.