That's my motto for 2013, already a year of transition, change, and of hope. Letting go of what holds me back, Growing in wisdom and skill, and Flowing with the The Spirit. Here is an image representing my theme for the year. It's part of a new journal I just started.
I haven't posted for longer than usual because I've been working on my new website. It is time for a change, and the transition from the old hosting service was quite stressful. In fact, my website an email are down right now for possibly 5-7 days. If you want to email me you can reach me at: valeriesjodinstudio@gmail.com. The good part is, I hired a trustworthy and understanding web designer to help me and have a new hosting service that has been quite helpful. And I will have some new features on my site. More about that a bit later.
Thank you for stopping by!
I've talked to a number of people who are already in transition, under stress, or ill. It has been a challenging week for me and others. Here is a prayer I prayed and then wrote down for someone facing new decisions and stepping out in faith and risk. Then it was adapted to the first person, praying it for myself later in the day.
LORD,
give me peace and
a sense of Your loving
and abiding Presence.
Give me confidence in
You alone,
so I will know you
are leading me
and have good plans
for me,
for You and I
together.
Thank You
I love You
- Valerie Sjodin
I haven't posted for longer than usual because I've been working on my new website. It is time for a change, and the transition from the old hosting service was quite stressful. In fact, my website an email are down right now for possibly 5-7 days. If you want to email me you can reach me at: valeriesjodinstudio@gmail.com. The good part is, I hired a trustworthy and understanding web designer to help me and have a new hosting service that has been quite helpful. And I will have some new features on my site. More about that a bit later.
Thank you for stopping by!
I like your visual motto for this year. The transition becoming more rich in color and rising higher.
ReplyDeleteSeveral friends and I are about to start reading/discussing Forgotten God together. It's about the Holy Spirit and from what I've been told, it's a challenging book.
I've read that book. It will spark some good discussion for sure. In the past three years, I've been on a spiritual journey, and would never go back; life changing. Francis Chan, in the book you mentioned, says, "It really is an astounding truth that the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you. He lives in me. I do not know what the Spirit will do or where He'll lead me each time I invite Him to guide me… " page 37.
DeleteThanks for sharing! It's nice to know we are not alone in the journey!
Valerie, beautiful piece and prayer...one you can pray for me as well!
ReplyDeleteMay this year bring more of Him!
Thank you, Valerie! I think you just put in words and art what I have been thinking for this year as well. Your posts are always an encouragement to me. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, You are an encouragement to me too!
DeleteHi! I have to tell you, you and I seem to be in sync lately! More than ever! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteKathy
Oh Kathy, that is a good thing! Yay! Blessings of peace and joy to you!
DeleteBeautiful! Good luck with the transition.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful visual reminder and timely prayer. Look forward to your new site.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image!!! Fabulous lettering!!! And a really good choice of direction for the year!!!!
ReplyDeleteA prayer that I will use to carry me through this season of grief. Thank-you
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art, beautiful prayer! Thanks.
ReplyDelete