A straight path
Sometimes it isn’t the winding road which leads to mystery
and surprise. At times the straight
path unfolds and brings us treasures beyond our comprehension.
Day 321
Reflection
The hard
times in your life will develop the pearls of wisdom...
Quote
If art is not to be life-enhancing, what is it to be? ...May
Sarton
Scripture But now, thus say the Lord ‘Do not fear, for I have
redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!’ Isaiah 43:1
Day 322
Reflection
Time to start
over
Quote
Art and works of art do not make an
artist; sense and enthusiasm and instinct do. ...Friedrich Von Schlegel
Scripture
The Lord’s hand is not so
short that it cannot save; neither is His ear so dull that it cannot hear. Isaiah 59:1
Day 323
Reflection
Be brave, all
things are possible
Quote
Expose yourself to your
deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks
and vanishes. You are free. ...Jim Morrison
Scripture
The one who sows
to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:8
Day 324
Reflection
Don’t worry, it will be alright
Quote
Art thaws even the frozen, darkened soul, opening it to
lofty spiritual experience. ...Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Scripture
I pray
that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with
all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of
Christ. Ephesians 3:17-18
Day 325
Reflection
As a work in
progress, go easier on yourself
Quote
Fear is the
reason for making art. It is a means to freedom. ...Ilya Kabakov
Scripture
The needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted perish
forever. Psalm 9:18
Day 326
Reflection
There is
always tomorrow, you have a chance to start over!
Quote
Art is the only way to run away, without leaving home. ...Twyla Tharp
Scripture
For whatever was written in earlier time was written for our instruction, that
through perseverance and the encouragement
of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4
Day 327
Reflection
You are able
to do all that you set your mind to!
Quote
Sufficient
to today are the duties of today. Don’t waste life in doubts and fears, spend yourself
on the work before you; well assured that the right performance of this hour’s
duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it. ...Ralph
Waldo Emerson
Scripture
The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and
protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3