Thank you for
taking the time to view some of my art. God has given me such a blessing
in that I can share my art with others. I love making a statement piece...one
that has special meaning, a story. My inspiration came earlier last year as my
family watched over three eggs nestled quietly on our window sill. God used
this ""nest" as a time to teach me about HIS faithfulness.
The Birds Nest... My
Inspiration
For some reason I have a fascination
with nest and birds lately..bird towels, pillows...nest on canvas
and necklaces...
A few weeks ago I began working on a birds
nest for my family. I had wanted to place three eggs in my nest to show my three blessings from my Father. I carefully finished painting and placed
three blue eggs in my nest for my three
boys....blue of course.
As I was finishing my youngest who is
had just turned 5 came running to me ...eyes wide with amazement.
Mommy...come quick there is a bird outside my window. Oh buddy, isn't that cool...I am sure he is
flying around from the tree. I gave my, ashamed to say it but normal response,
"just a minute, and I will be right there... after finishing whatever was
keeping me from my anxious 5 yr old. I
headed upstairs...tripping over legos, train tracks and matchbox cars...only to
find Chase staring out his window. When I made it to the window, I could not
believe it. A beautiful nest, so carefully constructed from twigs, mud and
leaves...all swirled together to make a comfortable home for...yes you guessed
it three little blue eggs...nestled inside.
This nest became our family
project..we checked on "our eggs" every morning and I watched in
wonder as the Mommy bird sat and sat to
protect and warm her eggs. She never left their side...always aware of her
surroundings. We waited and waited for the big day...the day the eggs would
hatch..waited and waited. My boys were so patient but yet excited. Finally, it
happened and Chase, since they were outside his window, they were HIS eggs, declared
to the entire house one early morning that the baby birds were here....we all
watched as the mommy and daddy would
gather food and feed them, protect them and yes eventually "give them
their wings"... I couldn't help but think of Psalm 91:4
"He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter
you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection."
We are protected just like those
eggs...yet we have protection from our Heavenly Father who loves us more than
we can fathom. He is the great promise keeper...each promise is our armor and protection.
Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or
store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much
more valuable than they?
Yes..we are HIS! Adopted by the King!
How comforting to know that HE is faithful! He will never leave us nor forsake
us.
As the birds grew they eventually were
ready to fly away....this past Sunday morning only one baby bird was left...He
was sitting on the window sill. Not yet
sure he was ready to take off...He was
scared and unsure . How many
times have we been unsure...failing to trust. God equipped this bird with
wings...He has equipped him to fly. My
friends...God has equipped you and I to fly
also. He has equipped you to handle whatever your circumstance...and you
can rest in HIM knowing HE will never leave you nor forsake you.
And surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:20
It's a promise..it's in HIS word!!!
So whatever your circumstance today...Know
he loves you. BELIEVE HE has equipped you... Trust HIM....spread your wings and
fly. He will be there to catch you!
Kristi Hall
Spring 2013
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