Thus says the Lord who made you
And formed you in the womb, who will help you…
Isaiah 44:2a
Father, whenever I doubt that You care about me, I pray You remind me You are an artist who cares for Your artwork, as I care for mine.
Remind me that You will not abandon me so easily, I pray.
In [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Formed in the Womb
Posted in Prayers for Peace, tagged Peace, Prayers, Short Prayers on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Posted in Prayers of Repentance, tagged Competition, Judgmentalism, Mercy Prayers, Prayers, Repentance Prayers, Short Prayers on August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For judgment will be merciless to those who have shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:13
We artists can be such merciless critics. We can be critical of those older than us, smug in our knowledge of the current trends in art. We can be critical of those younger than us, forgetting from where we [...]
Faith without Works
Posted in Prayers for Inspiration, tagged Creativity, Faith, Prayers, Short Prayers on August 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works?
James 2:14
Father, I have faith that You have creative ideas waiting for me. I have faith that You will help me complete those ideas, turning them into finished, and in some cases, saleable works. I have faith that You [...]
A New Song
Posted in Prayers for Inspiration, tagged Creativity, Inspiration, Prayers, Short Prayers on August 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sing to the Lord a new song,
Sing His praise from the end of the earth!
Isaiah 42:10a
From the depths of my heart comes the clarion call: new, new, new! New ways to lift up the name of Jesus. New books. New paintings. New symphonies.
The heart of the artist must always be creating. I believe You put [...]
Doubt
Posted in Prayers for Grace, Prayers for Inspiration, Prayers for Peace, tagged Faith, Fear, Prayers, Short Prayers on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6b
Lord, when I set to work, that old fear creeps in over and over again. I get apprehensive, especially at the beginning of a project. The voice of doubt speaks to me: “You can’t do it this [...]
Consider It All Joy
Posted in Prayers of Joy, tagged Joy, Prayers, Short Prayers on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Consider it all joy…
James 1:2a
Father, it is a beautiful, wonderful world I live in.
It is a beautiful, wonderful life. Difficult though it may be, filled with trials, hurts, and difficulties, it is still wonderful.
I pray as I approach my day, my work, and my art today, fill me with joy.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
So, what are you [...]
