Writing and Art From A Life Redeemed by Jesus Christ

Yesterday, as I read Luke 11, the words "certain and ceased" grabbed my attention. Luke 11:1 is the introduction to the Lord's Prayer. Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Cast Your Cares © 2014 Debbie Turner Chavers I am sure John taught his disciples well, but humanity and fleshy endeavors do not equal rest. He ceased is what grabbed my attention. There are certain places..situations where I prayed and ceased. When I should have "seized" the prayer of faith and confessed the Lord's Prayer of provision and thanksgiving. There is a holy rest in the Lord's prayer. A humbling of heart that confesses not me and my ability, but His provision for all things concerning me. All things concerning you. His will, not mine. My total dependence daily upon my Creator for my physical and spiritual bread....

As I am studying scriptures for the art parable I am currently painting I am looking through some of my earlier journal entries.  I make an effort to study God's word daily and look for and try to remember to record the physical, verbal, or emotional strings of life that are being woven into the tapestry of my daily endeavor.  These notes I record may seem random at first but I have never failed to be amazed of the picture that the Holy Spirit paints in my understanding as I consider the tapestry woven together. I want to encourage you to journal.  To jot down daily the insight you receive as you live your life.  There are small and large "AHA" moments that speak to you.  If you write them down you may be amazed at the insight you receive. It could be insight concerning yourself, a situation, or something or someone that needs your attention. The study of God's word always bring a harvest. Proverbs 31:22  She maketh herself coverings of tapestry, her ...