Just keep going. When things are getting too difficult, keep going.
How?
Sometimes there aren’t too many options. But I know a Guy…
“God’s power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
Just like a gentleman holding the door for his significant other in a way to show he cares, so too God shows His strength to those who need it. Those who want it. And believe me, there are plenty of people who don’t want it.
But I want it.
Today I did not have access to my regular art supplies. I’m glad I didn’t.
The watercolor pencils I used, show some raw feelings on that paper. It looks rough and gritty. That’s where I’m at right now. Fits perfectly.
I’m working fulltime as a teacher while getting my master’s online. As you can tell, I have not posted regularly in quite a while. I was going to school to be an English Language teacher, but the district I work in, laid off a lot of EL teachers. I had to switch my major to a regular classroom teacher to keep my employment. This added another year to my already long master’s program. To say I was crushed is an understatement but I kept going. I’m glad I did.
This weekend has been my first free weekend since summer. Finals are over, and I have 4 glorious weeks of freedom. I’m trying to make every second count and do as much as I can.
Yesterday, I decided to hike a short trail at Barren River State Park. It was beautifully tranquil. There was a certain haze in the sky which made the cold sun radiate. A few birds made themselves known, especially a dedicated woodpecker, needing to get a job done. It was like I was home again.
I need to be in nature.
I need to paint what I see and feel.
Many tiny bridges dotted this trail. It was fun to just stand still and listen to the trickling water flow effortlessly downstream. I want my life to be effortless, but that’s not realistic.
The sun stopped me right here. It was calling me through the stark trees. Void of warmth on this cold day, I still stood in amazement. The sun’s reflection was a witness to the beautiful scene in the winter sky.
Friends, my wish to you is that you keep going. But don’t do it alone. Call on the One who is strong.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”
Isaiah 14:10
-Christine
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