There are some pretty significant commands in there! Be strong. Be courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged. Why? Because the Lord will be with you! And indeed He is! So we will press on in faith.
While it might look a little random, there is some significance to the elements of this little WAW piece. I thought the story of Samson was a good text to start with as the background paper, since he was known for his strength and courage. The woman (drawn with Sharpies on the back of a domino) -- with her funky hair -- kinda makes me think of me. Not that I have hair -- but I am getting pretty funky with my head coverings:
It takes a bit of courage to go out in public like this, and I do see a strength of "style" emerging in me -- though sometimes I wonder if it's the style of an aged, wacky "Walue Willage" (what we call the Value Village thrift store) shopper ;)
And finally, the egg shells -- a splash of colour -- but they also represent strength. Squeezed end to end, it is surprisingly difficult to break the shell of an egg. So I thought egg shells were a good symbol to incorporate into a piece of art about strength and courage.
What symbols would you use to represent strength and courage, or to represent the commands in this verse?
If you'd like to participate in this weeks Word Art Challenge, you could win something from Crop Stop! Why not give it a go?
What a fabulous creative piece. Colored egg shells, who would have thought..:)
ReplyDeleteI think you look fabulous. I love all the textures you have used on your art piece.
ReplyDeleteI also think you look fabulous and understand your strenght as my dad went through the same thing. Your art is beautiful and I love how you put each piece to draw from the verse.
ReplyDeletei just hae to thank you for your encouragement today as I struggle with a relapse of Multiple Sclerosis. This verse really moved me, too, with its commands. I believe Michael W. Smith has a song based on this verse.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your kind words :)
ReplyDeleteFun, bright, and pretty--just like it's creator!
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Thanks, trisha!;)
DeleteI just love the symbolism of the pieces in your art. The Samson, the eggshells, the image drawn on the domino piece. Really thought out. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I pray the treatments will eradicate the lymphoma. I can imagine the disappointing feeling. I think it's okay to feel those feelings, but also to keep in mind that God is with you. And He's there to help you. And also, to not be afraid, like the WAW scripture says. I know, it's easily said then done (I find it hard to not be afraid and not to worry.....), but with God anything is possible. And we can start with a new and clean slate every day. ;)
Have a great day, and God bless!!
Wendy
You're so right, Wendy -- with God anything IS possible -- and I'm praying for a miracle! And the new day clean slate -- what a blessing!
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dear Paula-what a fabulous piece! I love your strength & the way you continue to push on. Your absolutely beautiful smile in the midst of your "storm" says it all! God will carry you thru till the end. Just like the egg shells-we're broken, but can we pieced together with love.
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Oh, Karen -- I hadn't even thought about the significance of the BROKEN egg shells! You're right! No matter how strong we might be in the flesh, we're ultimately broken, and that brokenness is what God uses to draw us to Himself! Thank you for reminding me of that :)
DeleteBeautiful card. I love all the beautiful colors. I like te egg shells.
ReplyDeleteThank you, MariLynn.
ReplyDeletePaula, you are so beautiful and I love your head wrap!!!! I look forward to your art each week because there is always a message in the elements you use.
ReplyDeleteEven though you're going through a trial right now, there's a joy and strength that shines through your smile. Keep on shining your light, you never know whose life it will illuminate.
Oh, thank you, Gemiel, for your kind words! I do hope lives will be illuminated with the light of Christ in this little corner of the blogsphere.
DeleteI think your head wrap is amazing--and so are YOU! I would still be down in the dumps refusing to leave my house but to go for a treatment! Your artwork is so bold--PERFECT for this verse! Prayers and good thoughts sent your way!!! :)
ReplyDeleteoh friend you are so beautiful... you wear the scarf so well. thank you, for being so raw and honest and faithful. i draw strength from you.
ReplyDeleteYour word art is truly meaningful and I especially found the significance of the egg shells to be interesting.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and may your gain strength in your body and soul daily as you trust in Him.
Thank you for all your encouraging words, friends! They really mean so much to me!
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