People love to paint! They paint pictures and designs. They paint their houses, their cars, their sidewalks, their stairs, their rooms, their "toys"... they paint, paint, paint..... to brighten things up, to make things look new, to cover up flaws and unattractiveness, to cover and coat what is worn or unfinished.
When God paints He paints on the inside..... on the canvas of the heart. He has painted all of nature, but His favorite place to paint is in a heart. And if we can see His creativity and beauty in all of nature, then we should rejoice that He wants to paint on the canvas of our hearts. From the myriad colors in God's palette we should welcome ALL the colors He would use. He understands the harmony of color, and He alone sees the finished design. If we allow Him to make His "studio" in our hearts, He will faithfully paint a portrait of unexpected beauty and worth. His artwork will not have flaws, nor will it fade, but will continue to increase in beauty over time. His handiwork is unique and will make of our lives ever so much more than we could dream or desire.
When a life is worn or broken, it is not too late. God can take that life and begin to make it beautiful..... to "fix it up", to repair it, to brighten it's appearance. When He starts to work, everything will change for the better. His touch on our hearts is loving and kind and gentle.....
He is able to make new. He is able, He is able, He is able.....
"The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad."
Psalm 126:3 KJV
© 2007 Arlene Schwartzkopf