The Glory of the Flowers
This is what I imagine it looks like when each individual is serving with their unique giftings yet unified in the body of Christ. As we serve one another, we represent God on earth. That is what it means to live out the kingdom of heaven. But it is only by God’s grace that He causes our labor to be fruitful. He is the One who causes the seeds to sprout and the plants to produce fruit. He is the one that overcomes the weeds and the thorns.
We don’t always see what God is doing but sometimes, for one wild moment, the flowers turn to gold and the earth reflects the heavens. The wind becomes a beautiful disruption, opening our eyes to the extravagance of God’s grace and the depths of His love. In the small acts of love and service among His church, God’s limitless glory is reflected. God is in this place.
About the Painting
I painted this for an event with the theme “Sisters, Gathered & Sent.” The painting will be exhibited along with artworks by other artists with the same theme and then sold in an online auction starting 10/24/21. The auction will be live until January 21st, 2022. These works will also be exhibited together in the Brentwood Community Center for the months of January and February 2022. Please visit the auction page if you are interested in purchasing the original artwork or visit my shop for prints.
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