The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). John 10:10 Amp
It is true that life is short, but a morbid contemplation of how quickly it passes misses the point of why we are alive. God created each of us to be artists and the hours we are given are the colors He chose for us to use. Yes, some folks have been given far brighter hues than us, but don’t let that discourage you. Their daisy chain may only need robin’s egg blue for the sky and white and yellow for its petals, but your sunset, will demand all those darker shades, that God has dabbed on your palette. Every morning God hands each of us a blank canvas and places a brush in our hands. So, let’s begin today with flair, sketch out a design of doing and plan a portrait of praise. The colors we have, whether shocking and stark or gentle and subdued can all be brushed on to His glory. For He is the great Master Artist and He has painted us into existence and included us in His design to give Him praise forever!
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Amen, Pastor Pete. This is a great post with a clear point: use the colors we have to paint something (for God’s glory) every day. “Every morning His mercies are new. Great is His faithfulness!”
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s not that I can paint worth a plug nickel, but I recall watching my stepdad working in his studio and drew from memories of his work.
Thank you for the inspiring message. Blessings, Pastor Pete!
Thanks, Cindy, and a happy 4th of July.
Amen to your primary point. . . spend each day generating praise for our King!
Oh I love that Pastore Pete – “let’s begin today with flair, sketch out a design of doing and plan a portrait of praise. The colors we have, whether shocking and stark or gentle and subdued can all be brushed on to His glory.” Hope you had a lovely 4th of July holiday.
Thanks, Beth. Ours was a quiet 4th, but we like quiet and are looking forward to a visit from our son , daughter-in-law, and grandson next week.