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July 13, 2021
iPainting Christmas In July Cozy And Warm
Finally, the last in our Christmas In July series for this month is Cozy and Warm. Cozy and warm, the little teddy bear watches the snowy scene above the fireplace, waiting on a cozy and warm smile from his new owner the next morning.
July 12, 2021
July 11, 2021
iPainting Christmas In July Curious Deer
Today’s Christmas In July iPainting is of a curious deer.
July 10, 2021
Disguised Blessings
The Blessings of yesterday, came disguised as trials. God said to Israel, more than once, you will eat for years from what was planted in one season. I did not understand this when I read it.
I understood it logically, but not emotionally. I had experienced it as both a child and a young man, though I didn’t realize it. I was feasting on what others had planted years ago. Today, I look back at my life, and I see.
I remember a situation in our lives, when we were first married. A need arose, and though a struggle, we planted a seed in a family member’s life. I was naive enough to think it was for them. They were blessed by it, but little did I know, eleven years later, in a time of challenge, we would be sustained from that season’s crops.
Whether you are in a sewing season, or a reaping one, I’d like to encourage you. What you plant today, you will eat several tomorrows from today. What you eat today, was planted long before you were born. Please don’t over analyze, or focus on your trial too heavily.
It isn’t easy, and you can’t determine today, whether your trial is a disguised blessing, hidden lesson, or obstacle to overcome. What you can do, is bring them all to Jesus, and be faithful. If you do those two things, He will remind you one day, as you walk through your living room.
He will say, you remember how upset you were at the sacrifices of that day, and now I’m still feeding you from that blessing in disguise? You will be at once grateful, in awe, and aware of how much you need to trust Him. Then you will look at today’s challenge, and wonder at how many will be fed by it tomorrow.
iPainting Christmas In July Winter Swans
Our newest Christmas in July iPainting is based on a photo of Wintsr Swans. Only God can make something so beautiful as these creatures, the snow, and the oceans.
July 9, 2021
The Main Course
In life, we all have things that we are passionate about. Whether it’s writing, rock climbing, or photography, we all have things we are passionate about. Whether they are passions, or simply hobbies, these make good dishes, but bad entrees. Appetizers are wonderful, but never as filling as the main course.
Priorities are vital in life. Extra things are good seasoning, flavors that may even make up a substantial part of our personality, but they are not the main part. We are not, what we do, or even what we like. I’ve watched the greatest people in my life, place their passions on hold so that I could have their love, time, and attention.
Because of their example, though I make plenty of mistakes, I try to do the same thing for my family and friends. It’s not that they or I don’t take time for ourselves, but that we balance things. You have to have some time to recharge, but my purpose for recharging isn’t passions and pursuits, instead it is the core people and principles of my life.
First is my Faith in God. He is the reason that I have been blessed with everyone and everything that I have. My relationship with Him is the most important aspect of my life. Next is Family, and for me, that word doesn’t only mean those who share my name. To me family means those who share my heart, in other words the family tree limbs may not touch, but we are deeply rooted together. Faith, Family, and Friends mean the world to me.
After all of these, never before, comes my passions, hobbies, and interests. I deeply enjoy writing and painting, but I love time in God’s Presence, holding my wife and son, and sharing moments with my loved ones. I’ll forget things written, drawn, and painted, but people are etched on my heart. So pass the green beans, make sure I get plenty of stuffing and sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving, but don’t forget the main course.
iPainting Christmas In July Watching
Our second Christmas In July 2021 picture is of a snowman watching the Aurora Borealis, proof that you don’t have to leave home to see the world.
July 8, 2021
iPainting Christmas In July Forest 2021
What better way to deal with the heat of summer than some Christmas In July iPaintings. Here is our first for 2021, a Christmas In July Forest.
