Monday, April 7, 2014

Journey Through the Gallery of Praise - Day 29

Isaiah 65:17-18A

Behold I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind, But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create.



1. The gallery of your life is filled with emotional paintings. Share about your painting for each of the stages of your journey - Hiding, Suffering, Questioning, and so on.

Hiding - A black hole painted with black, grays, and charcoal colors. Subtle hints of whites throughout - God is ALWAYS there.

Suffering -  The heart is broken into two pieces. It's covered in blood. The is empty, but the emptiness represents the excruciating pain. The heart is on a white background - God is ALWAYS there.

Questioning - A black question mark surrounding by all of my unanswered questions. God is ALWAYS there.

Forgiving - The sky over the ocean. The first half is bright, colorful, and beautiful as the sun is shining and the water sparkles. The second half is dark, void of most color, but in the corner the moonlight is shining, providing light in the darkness - God is ALWAYS there.

Relating - Two people embracing with a hug. Sometimes that is all that is needed - God is ALWAYS there.

Seeking - God's right hand reaching down from the Heavens to me; to hold my hand and guide me - God is ALWAYS there.



2. Now examine each painting. Do you see God there? Contemplate His strength in each of those areas. Praise Him for who He is. With your new eyes, perhaps a few new brush strokes are in order.

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