Often we are so burdened and overwhelmed with other thoughts, images, and concerns that it may take a long time before God's Word has swept all else aside and come through. But it will surely come, just as surely as God Himself has come to men and will come again. This is the very reason why we begin our meditation with the prayer that God may send His Holy Spirit to us through His Word and reveal His Word to us and enlighten us. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together
Oh, I savor your words, Abigail and love hearing your voice. Your sweet memory of my mom takes me back to my own sweet memories of her touch in my life. I am thankful she held up the candle for me to better see the Christ Child, my Savior.
Thank you, Mom. Yes, exactly what you say about her holding up her candle along with Anne. The painting illuminates so beautifully how we can shine the light in the darkness. I am so thankful for her and for you!
such a beautiful painting, such beautiful words 🥲
Thank you, Kayla!
So good! I love the idea of adding the 1 sentence constraint!
Thank you, Kortney!
I love how your poem feels as warm as the painting - like a physical sensation.
Iris, your comment made my day. Thank you!
Often we are so burdened and overwhelmed with other thoughts, images, and concerns that it may take a long time before God's Word has swept all else aside and come through. But it will surely come, just as surely as God Himself has come to men and will come again. This is the very reason why we begin our meditation with the prayer that God may send His Holy Spirit to us through His Word and reveal His Word to us and enlighten us. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together
Oh, I savor your words, Abigail and love hearing your voice. Your sweet memory of my mom takes me back to my own sweet memories of her touch in my life. I am thankful she held up the candle for me to better see the Christ Child, my Savior.
Thank you, Mom. Yes, exactly what you say about her holding up her candle along with Anne. The painting illuminates so beautifully how we can shine the light in the darkness. I am so thankful for her and for you!
This is beautiful!! I love how you focus on St Anne and your own grandmother.
Thank you, Melanie. These ekphrastic challenges have been such a blessing.