The word TRUST as defined by Dictionary.com
"Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence."
Put into a sentence "Relying on a person or beings integrity, strength and ability; confidence."
It was brought to my attention recently that I might be lacking in this area. With all the circumstances happening in my life right now and in this blog post I won't go into too much detail on that this time, I find myself searching inward to try and really discover what the word trust means.
After much prayer and meditation, I was directed to "lean into"...
On many different levels I have struggled with Trust lately...
As an artist of 20 years and just venturing out into the big world of art licensing for the last three, staying true to who I am, trusting myself and my abilities, IS what makes me unique and different than everyone else. That's a good thing! I speak on this frequently in workshops, emails, and illustrate this in my art, but I can get caught up in all the chaos of the world and forget what really matters most sometimes. Finding the balance as a commercial and fine artist can be challenging for me, but at the end of the day, I have to lean into my integrity and abilities as an artist and know that I am in the right place, right now, doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing!. To create art that is meaningful to me first, and knowing that I am not able to please everyone but if the work comes from my heart, that it will resonate outwardly...
Trusting loved ones integrity, and strength is all about submitting and leaning into that person. To give up control over something I really have no control over. To realize they are not perfect and to know there will be disappointment sometimes but to trust that I am loved is what matters most. That's alot to take in yes?
In the big picture, it all starts with HIM...Leaning into HIM, trusting in HIM. We have all been commanded to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind"-Luke 10:27
Love is all that and so much more...
Knowing this and practicing these truths make the above two paragraphs above alive and real. When I lose sight of this passage and try to take care of life to my own accord, it's when things go sideways and I create the most disharmony which is definitely not a good thing!
Love is all that and so much more...
Knowing this and practicing these truths make the above two paragraphs above alive and real. When I lose sight of this passage and try to take care of life to my own accord, it's when things go sideways and I create the most disharmony which is definitely not a good thing!
But, I am so blessed to have such beautiful, loving and supportive people in my life! Especially right now as I go thru a major transition. I thank God and lean into Him for this...
Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers...
Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers...
God Bless!
xo
xo
24 comments:
i believe for some time i have read between the lines with what is going on. you are always in my prayers. lots of love to you lisa. xo carlanda
praying for you lisa! keep leaning into Him girl! and know that any time you need another shoulder/ear, i'm just right up the road. :) xoxo ~paulette
I hear ya...
(((hugs)))
Lisa, in regards to your leaning there is another scripture that I go to often, which says, "Trust in the Lord with all your Heart and Lean not unto your own understanding, in everything ackowledge Him and He will direct your path".
Prayers and blessings to you my talented friend,
Julie B.
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Lisa...you have touched my heart, friend...I am a child of God aswell...and just cannot live a day without Him....I am blessed daily...most wonderful husband, children grandchildren and friends... have found the most wonderful right here...on Facebook. One thing I know for sure is that there is no coincidence...all put on my path through Jesus. I have been yearning to start doing art again...and am so blessed to have found you and some other mixed media artists...now I cant get enough...thank you for the wonderful inspiration. Love,and God bless, Christa.
Lovin' everything about this!
~Linda
Amen to ALL that, Lisa!
You are an inspiration for me.
I am trying to learn from you.....
Respect!!!!
You are an inspiration for me.
I am trying to learn from you.....
Respect!!!!
(i wrote again from my new profil)
You are inspiring!
hi Lisa,
I was just peeking in on your creative world and sense
we seem to be under the same sky right now. I was just sharing similar thoughts this morning.
May you grow thru the transition you speak of and bloom right where He designed you to.
Many blessings -
Terri
Dear Lisa: I happened on your blog thru Tim Holtz's blog. I just chose a name. Girl, I don't have to know about the specifics of what you r going thru in your life now. But, I know that pain of life transition. Human beings resist change because it throws us in a state of discomfort. However, you believe in God and His strength and you know He WILL see you thru this and never let you down. There is a gospel song that says,.."He may not be there when you want im to be, but God is always on time!" I am praying for you at this very minute and will ask God to help you remember those beautiful words of Love and Trust. You are an incredible artist and this is the gift He gave you. Continue to use it to as He leads you. May God give you peace.
Love, Rosetta
Beautifully captured! I love the image of "leaning in" to our Savior....of trusting in His words and promises no matter what situation arises. Ultimately, he is the only one we need to lean into!
Thank you for sharing your heart. Your outward expressions of your inward passions is very visible to those of us who can stop by and share with you!!
may the Lord keep you resting upon Him and listening to His heartbeat. "in quietness and confidence is your strength."
blessings,
abigail
You are definately in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you as I can so relate. I have had to lean into HIM too, especially now. We will be okay. Sometimes it feels so hard, I know...but I also know that we are growing in trust and faith and strength as we take each step forward. I am here for you, just a phone call or message away. I will keep you in my heart, and please keep me in yours too.
Love, Kelly
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I wish to say that this article is awesome! I would like to see more posts like this, Well done!
I totally understand. I give things to Him and then "forget" and take them back. He will order your steps. If you want to REALLY lean in and feel safe, please read Psalm 91. It is life changing. There is even a book about Psalm 91, and it's free. I have it and next time I find it I'll get the info to ya.
Love,
Sheila
love it..
I'm glad I came here, Lisa, as I have admired your unique creativity since 2007, when I began surfing blogland. And, I have also been to American Harvester, in Pleasanton, CA. and have seen your work 'up, close, and personal' which the REAL THING is always the most spectacular!
I know you are not going to give up, or give in, as we all go through those phases where maybe our toes have been stepped on and it is hard to get back into that 'trust' mode with people we love the most. I think we as human beings go through transitions, where if we had had more insight into certain situatios and if we had been wiser when we were younger we would not have let some people 'walk' all over us and we would have had the sense of character to 'stand up for ourselves'...at least that is what I would have done in my own life, and I too keep that important HIM in my life with the 'trusting with my heart, my mind, and soul'. I think when trust is breached in our lives it takes a long time to get back to who we want to be, and we keep our guard up and actually we end up becoming a fuller, richer person, which I think God wants us to be our own person so He can help us use our talents to glorify Him...and what is more fun and precious than to use what we have been given!
Thank you for being honest in your own expression because it helps the rest of us go through our own transitions too, knowing there are others going through similar circumstances. I know we are told to forgive and sometimes we can forgive ourselves and others to a certain extent, yet with the 'trust' factor, there is such a fine line where we know if we step over it we may get hurt again. And God knows that and it all comes around to that trusting in the One who is the most trust worthy entity in the Universe...Our loving God!
Thanks for this post, I needed this too.
hugs,
Teresa in California
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Benni Johnsson has a podcast on Bethal Ministries - positioning for transition - might be worth a listen.
Transition seems to be a key word for many of us that are leaning into HIM at this time.
xoxo
Kaz
Best wishes to you, Lisa! Your artwork is just fabulous and you are soooo very talented.
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Thank you for posting this. I am trying to get into the big, wide world of art licensing, and it's scary. I don't know anything about it. This was exactly what I needed to read. You are an inspiration!
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