Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Dear God,

Today one of my covenant group members led us into a time of Intuitive Painting where through silence, meditation and music we let these and the paint itself lead us into a time of watercolor painting.  I felt led to lean into the canvas, to run my hands across it and to wait for each communique to speak to me.  Minutes later I took hold of my brush, planted it into the cup of plain water and then painted onto the canvas.  A few moments later I listened to the brush, the canvas and the water and I began to paint with color.  Swirls and twirls later, I realized my spiritual work was complete as I entitled it, "Dance of the Free Spirit: I am Andrea."

Since I only know how to paint stick figures, I am always intimidated by art exercises; yet, this one spoke powerfully, lovingly and wonderfully.  It was easy, therapeutic and full of joy.  I followed rather than led.  I listened rather than spoke.  I painted instead of fearing.  I found God.

Holy One,

you are generous

and full

of love.

You speak profoundly

to our souls.

Thank you

for your word

that gave life today.

Yours, Andrea