24×36 oil
I feel very small at times, living on this Texas Prairie. The skies, the clouds, the distant views, the ever-changing wind and even the tall windows in my home, take my line of vision upwards. In this world of big open space, I often feel small.
As I painted this skyscape, I was reminded of words from Isaiah 55:8 (I looked it up.) Basically, God tells us that his ways and thoughts are higher than ours, just like the heavens are higher than the earth. Whether or not it is figurative language, I think he means that there is no way I’m ever going to understand all His ways. And somehow that is comforting. It was always comforting in childhood to know that my parents knew things I didn’t, that they had my best interest in mind, that I didn’t have to worry about it. It’s kinda like that with God. His ways and thoughts are so beyond my finite mind.
When I think of God’s ways and thoughts compared to mine, again, I feel small. And I’m reminded that it’s not about me. But that the Heavenly Father, who loves me, has it under control.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. ” Psalm 19:1
The painting and the message are both beautiful! God is so good. 🙏🏻
Thank you, Jill!
Melanie, God has gifted you not only as an artist, but as a writer. Maybe it’s time you seriously consider putting your paintings and devotional thoughts into a book. Both are spiritual gems and they are special encouragement to me every time I read and look at them. Just think how God could use them to bless and touch the lives of so many others for His Kingdom if you were to pursue this idea! Let’s pray for His Guidance!
Linda, you start praying and I will be listening. Thanks for the idea.
Melanie. I LOVE THIS PAINTING! It is truly lifting upward. The story explains the vastness of those Texas plains and our small comparison to such wonders. But God’s promise tells us not to feel diminshed and small in his presence but to lean on him and trust his word. He will lift us higher than ever before. You are growing in your art and it is a beautiful thing to see.
Thanks for following, Susan! I’m glad it spoke to you.