creativity is God’s gift to us. using our creativity is our gift to God. ~julia cameron
i’ve started and deleted this post at least five times…trying to think of some way to wrap up this series with some neat and tidy bow. with as much time and energy i’ve put into this, it deserves a proper ending.
but i think therein lies the problem. because through the process of writing this series – the reading, the studying, the exploration – i feel like i have made a major personal breakthrough in my own creative life. and so to slap a ‘the end’ on it…i don’t know…in many ways i feel like it’s only the beginning.
i would just like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for coming along on this journey with me. i know that this past 31 days has been a bit of a departure from my usual blog material. i mean honestly, four years ago i was blogging about what color i was going to paint my nails…and now this. glorifying God with my life? making Art? but i think that is exactly what this journey represents…the evolution of my Art.
going forward, my hope is to continue practicing my Art, finding joy and inspiration in my ordinary life. i have no idea what that will look like – i only know that faith and gratitude will be my guides.
we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. ~hebrews 6:19
thank you again for sharing this space with me. and for all of your kind words…for your support and encouragement… i am eternally grateful.
love, kelly
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Lovely 31 days dear daughter. I wonder if you’ve ever considered the fact that blogs like the ones from the past month are not only your “art” but your “ministry” for some of the beleaguered readers out there in the “cloud”. You bring words of encouragement to those of us who sometimes get so bogged down with everyday life, doubts, fear, broken hearts, the nightly news’ horror stories, that we forget to look for the beauty that our Gracious God so freely gives. Thank you for the effort involved to accomplish this project. Thank you for reminding all of us that there is art all around us and in us. Love you!
I’ve enjoyed being with you on this 31 days of writing. You’ve reminded me of the glory of God and how he can use each of us! I so agree with your mom!
Yes, Kelly … today is the first day of the rest of your life/art/Art. {and I think your mom and mine would get along like a house afire. D-). }
xo
Your words have touched me again and again. And I have to admit that I was dreading day 31. But just as you said, this is only the beginning and I so pray that you will find a way to continue to share your thoughts, words, faith, love and art with us. As for me I will be waiting and watching for the next adventure you go on. Because I sure did love this one and I don’t want to miss the train on the next one. Thank you for allowing us all to be a part and may God richly bless you in the days ahead.