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When I tell people I studied watercolor in college, they usually respond with, “Watercolor!? That is really challenging?” I didn’t actually think of it like that when I was in school. Everything had challenges that had to be learn & experience. Honestly, I really stuck with watercolor because it was too expense to switch over to oil or acrylic (for my non-Art/Art Ed friends…they require totally different brushes & supplies). I was paying for college myself, and money was a major factor in my choices. I committed to watercolor..no matter the reason. I was going to see it through. However, many people feel watercolor is challenging because you can’t really take back the marks you make(not easily at least). With oil you can remove the paint & acrylic you can paint over, but when you paint with watercolor you are making a commitment.
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:3
Commitment is kind of a fading concept in our society. People don’t commit to anything. Jobs, marriage, mortgage, friendships and a host of other things are just commitments while it’s convenient. (please know I’m aware that there are many valid reasons for some of these commitments to end…but I’m speaking of commitments of convenience). We aren’t willing to pick up the brush…and make a mark. God’s desire is that we would commit our ways to Him. He doesn’t say commit the easy things…the fun things…the things you know you’ll be successful. He wants you to commit ALL your ways to Him!! I love this because I feel my life is ministry. My job, my hobbies, my family…my everything can bring glory to the Lord if I commit it to Him. If you are thinking there are some things in your life you can’t commit to Him….then you may want to reconsider if it is something that you need in your life!
Pick up the brush…make a mark…commit to it!! What is the worst that can happen? You make a mistake? God won’t be shocked by that. In art we call them happy accidents because they can add character to our work or move it in an unexpected direction that turns out being more than we could have imagined. In our walk with God…mistakes are opportunities to grow in Him, accept grace, and learn from the situation. It gives us a testimony to share with others.
No matter….
COMMIT TO THE LORD WHATEVER YOU DO!
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