Finish a Painting....Or?

“Are you going to the studio today?” Mom asked.

It’s a simple question but one I’m having a hard time answering.  I’d like to go and work on the painting I started....the one I can’t seem to decide on how to proceed.  I thought I knew what I wanted to paint but now I’m not quite sure.  You see, I’ve reached a point in my life when I only want to paint the things I feel God wishes me to say.  So, until God makes it clear.....

Am I going to the studio today?  Or will this be a time when painting gives way to writing.... or simply a much-needed day of quiet spent in communion with God?

Yesterday a friend greeted me with a hug and, “Connie, I’m reading your book, The Road to Forgiveness.  You are so talented!”

As I returned her hug, I responded with a big smile and said, “I’m glad.”

The tinge of pride I experienced at her reference to my talent triggered something within I managed to effectively ignore....until today.  I can’t ignore my talent but have to remind myself it’s a gift from God... as is my having the ability to use it.... and try to remember to pass by my pride and give thanks to God.  I reason it out quite simply....  I have been given an overwhelming need/desire to express God’s working in me.  Naturally, God also gives me the tools I need to fulfill that desire.

I have to smile to myself.  I know the painting will come to me sooner or later.... in God’s time.  I like to think I’m learning to be patient and wait for it.  Hopefully I won’t have to exercise too much patience and it will come tomorrow with the time I’m planning to spend at the studio.  But today.....  Today I think God wants us to spend some quiet, reflective time together and I need to listen.

God Bless!
Connie