JUDITTA DANCING FOR THE LORD

I loved painting JUDITTA DANCING FOR THE LORD in 2007.  It is one of my dearest paintings, for it holds a very special memory and lesson for me.

 As I worked on my painting, I was pleased with how it was developing. I had left the face for last, since it was the most important part of my painting, and would be the most challenging for me. Well, it was. Many faces and much paint had been rubbed out on that canvas.

 I was sad, because instead of my painting being of a beautiful woman dancing, it was going to be of a woman with NO FACE. Over and over again I tried to create the right face, but just could not succeed.

I was almost ready to give up, when I turned to God. I know that God is always with me, in all I do. Especially when I am immeresed in my art. But I guess I needed reminding.

I became STILL and PEACEFUL and I prayed. "God, you see how I am having such difficulty. I am so frustrated. I know I can do ALL THINGS WITH YOU.  I can do NOTHING WITHOUT YOU. Please, God, Be my eyes and my hand, and guide my brush to create a beautiful face."

After a few moments, I loaded my brush with paint and began my last try at her face. It was not long before the face you see emerged. I know God guided my hand, and created her face, just as if it were the face of one of His children.

So, you see why this is one of my most favorite paintings. I am very amazed, to this day, that I created it. Because, I DIDN'T! And thus the title, JUDITTA DANCING FOR THE LORD.

God reminded me, "Come to me, especially when things look hopeless."
He is always there with a helping hand. Thank you, God, Thank you. Juditta reminds me again today, and will always be a reminder of God's powerful Love.You see her eyes...they are looking up to God, as she dances His praises. Have HOPE, all of you. Go to God.