"Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow;" I love this scripture as it reminds me to simplify and remember my God and creator. It is easy to get caught up in things of the world...a bigger house, better car, designer clothes. (I'm not trying to preach. I find myself wanting these things more often than I would like to admit!) So much time is wasted on pursuit of these objects! Reflecting on that scripture causes me to think of what is really important: My God, my family and friends. Matthew goes on to quote the Savior in verse 30, "Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?" Sometimes, I feel that I am the individual of "little faith" that the Lord speaks of. However; each day I resolve to be a little better and try a little harder to have greater faith in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As an artist, this scripture is especially meaningful to me, and I find great joy in taking time to "consider the lilies." What a beautiful world we have! How grateful I am for all of God's creations. At the moment, I find myself working on a series of floral paintings and drawings. The pieces I am doing are close up views of various flowers. My reason for doing so is because it is my hope that we will take time to notice the beauty and detail in God's creations...even that of a tiny flower.
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