BREATHE

 This painting summarises and symbolises 2017 for me so far. It's more of a new years REVELATION than resolution.

BREATHE - acrylic on canvas (24x24")

I have a high achievement drive, high standards, high expectations of myself, I'm tenacious, ambitious, plan every minute of every day and push the boundaries of reality on a regular basis! It means I get a lot done, don't give up without a fight, am used to facing the impossible and love a challenge. It's who God's made me to be and has it's blessings but can be exhausting if done in my own strength... God is gradually teaching me how peace hand in hand with productivity can flow from RESTING and TRUSTING in him. To be like Mary rather than Martha.

“Are you tired? Burned out on striving? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Jesus speaking in Matthew 11:28

I'm learning to be less driven, to rest, to be, to breathe, to have fun!