I pray peace over each of you. "It was a blessed time hearing those living testimonies, and we praised God for them, " says pastor Vikal Rao. The disciples panic and shake Jesus awake. Overhead there was a stormy, threatening sky with lightning bolts, and coming off the mountain was a roaring waterfall. Check out his website and other works of art HERE. The artist gave the picture to the man, but there was a look of disappointment on his face. The sky was ominous, the lightning was cutting across the sky, and the waves were crashing into the rock walls of the cliffs by the shore. Have you still no faith? We don't live on a stagnant pond. Carolynne trained in Fine Art at SUNY at Oneonta and at NYU–Masters Studies: Fine Arts and Digital Imaging and Design. Some look at it and are perplexed, trying to make sense of it. Ok, now, was there a raging storm in your picture? Realize that as long as you're in His hands, there's no such thing as out of control.
Thank goodness I keep an extra pair of dry socks in my office! Storms test our character and grow our faith. Years ago, a major art gallery sponsored a competition for painters and they were offering prizes for the best painting on the subject of "Peace. " Jesus is at such rest that he can sleep during this colossal storm. So, when life seems like a rushing waterfall that won't stop, or a raging storm that is turning things upside down…pray. An Awe-some & Fear-some Reality. The storm, which was part of the bands of hurricane Isaias, let loose with rain, wind, thunder and lightning. I heard a story about an art contest promoted by a man who sought the perfect picture of peace.
Some of the background color may appear around the outside edges of the image. How do I know where to go to school or which job to take? Go ahead, I'll wait! I created this during a time in my life where I was struck by the peace that God gives. Perhaps it was because I was reminded of the gift children have of finding joy in simply being alive. Amos Ganjboir and Rajendra Masih at Bethel Mennonite Church, Balodgahan, India, worked for three days to paint a backdrop and prepare wave cut-outs for a congregational activity. Life can feel like a rushing waterfall and a raging storm…sometimes at the same time. "Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. I lay in bed tired…I had slept poorly and really wondered what excuse I could come up with not to go to work. Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jul 12, 2017. His canvas showed a ravaging storm. They made two trips to their car with the stolen loot and then vanished. That is the question I asked myself recently as I was praying over a large financial decision.
Le Voie du Salut congregation in Conakry, Guinea. On the flip side, a lack of peace affects my rest. The bird was at peace. What a blessing to be able to trust Him to bring me safely into harbor! I long for the peace that you give.
This print will look wonderful anywhere you need a reminder to find peace in your life. There is water raging, dark clouds, and lightning. Painting a Portrait of Peace.