Tears from Heaven, Words of my heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

    © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace                                    Graphics One Design 1998-2012

Tears from Heaven.  The heavens are releasing rain across our neighboring states of Louisiana and Arkansas.  It is frustrating to be on that 'line' where the rain seems to stop right before it gets to our county.  We drove to swim at the Wellness Center in Mt Pleasant and raindrops fell on the windshield and dark clouds boiled across the sky. The wind was stoutly pushing vehicles swaying on the interstate. As we left to come home we had high hopes of rain. 

Back home it was a tiny sprinkle and nothing more.  Strong winds blow across the pond.  We can see the rain on radar only a few miles away but it is not in His plan for us. 

At times we envision something so clearly in life we try to will it into being. We are devastated when it is within reach and it never comes to be.  It must be part of God's plan for our lives.  

May His strength lift up all those affected by this hurricane and remaining storms. We thank His wisdom in all things.  

"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe..." Hebrews 12:28

Words of my heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist, Laurie Pace

Light of my Work and my Life, Words of my Heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

It is here that I rely on His touch in my work.

I pray before beginning every painting.

His Spirit is woven in every stroke of my work.

His love is the light of my work.

This is the 100 day of my paintings and my readings in Psalms.

God is good.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp for my feet,
    a light on my path.

Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Our portion... Words of my Heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

We have taken on eating a more natural plant diet. 

We are not vegan, but we are plant based.

This marks 9 weeks and we have adjusted to the excitement of discovery in the kitchen. After tracking protein in food for a few days I realized immediately we were getting plenty of protein.

Giving up dairy was the hardest...but God is our partner in this as we know he provides our portion each day.

Psalm 119:57

You are my portion, Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.

Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

You have given me Hope by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Petals from my summer roses gather in an old pie pan from 

Great Granddaddy Haskell.

Funny how so many things stay with us for what seems to be a lifetime. 

Psalm 119:49

Remember your word to your servant,
    for you have given me hope.

Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Give me Understanding, Words of my Heart, Psalms of Joy by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Give me Understanding Lord.

Psalm 119:34

Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law
    and obey it with all my heart.

Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Ready to Bloom? Words of my Heart by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

When does 'life'  begin? When do we come 'alive' and an active part of

His working plan?

I believe you can be old and still be like this bud.... ready to burst into bloom.  

I believe that we can be a rose bush and grow thickly and never put out a bud to bloom until late in life.

Everyday we seek His counsel and go about our lives and many of us never begin to bloom in life. We are so busy growing and putting vines out in every direction never stopping to bloom. 

We all have what we need to bloom.

Psalm 119:32

I run in the path of your commands,
    for you have broadened my understanding.


Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Abundance surrounds us...Words of my Heart by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

What kind of footprint are you leaving each day?

God has provided everything we need and gifted us with the ability and wisdom to make our life in a healthy way under His guidance.

When did we go so far from the path He blazed for us?

Abundance is ours.  Have you looked around and given thanks?

Slow down, you move too fast. We have to make this lifetime last by caring for others and caring for the world we live in.

Tomatoes on my bush in the garden. I give thanks.

Psalm 119:17

Be good to your servant while I live,
    that I may obey your word.

Words of my Heart, Laurie