my hope is in You

The thought behind this painting is hard to explain. 

It is composed of acrylic paints and mixed media, as I often use.  I ripped out a few verses from the Bible that have been speaking to me recently. (I have a Bible that is strictly used for crafts-- I also have one that I use for reading. Don't judge me!)  The verses I chose were mostly from the Psalms: Psalm 37:1-7, Psalm 55:16-17, Psalm 32:7.  I also added Matthew 11:28-30 and Romans 8:37-39.

I created it at a low point, and completing it was very therapeutic for me.  The verses especially reminded me that God is with me, he is on my side, and I can rest in him.  So I guess more than anything, this painting helped me to regain a more hopeful perspective and outlook of my life and current situations. And to remember that God is still in control.

hope you like it.

Psalm 37:1-7

"Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.  Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.  Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.  Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.  Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him..."

Psalm 55:16-17

"But I call to God and the LORD saves me.  Evening, morning, and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice."

Psalm 32:7

"You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance."

Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Romans 8:37-39

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."