Discomfort Green Canvas Print

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Title: Discomfort Green
Media: watercolor and acrylic on Lanaquarelle
Original size: 2007, 10 x 13 inches

Why does this Franciscan Blessing ask God to bless with discomfort, anger and tears? To what end do we need to recognize half-truths, superficiality, injustice? How can one be so moved to tears we would risk reaching beyond our comfort zone in this world?
Can I make a difference in this world with my life?

This Franciscan gives a glimpse into the truth of believing in God as revealed through Jesus Christ. Through Christ we see God's heart grieving for his people and his world. God gives us Jesus Christ to show that through him we can make a difference • bondage can be turned to freedom • sadness and depression into joy • what the world sees as wise is foolish in God's eyes • growth in wisdom and joy comes with discomfort, struggle and suffering.

My fascination with the power of ‘thoughts made visible’ and the mystery of the word as a vehicle of communication has led me on a wonderful journey as I merge message and technique with watercolor, brush and pen into a finished piece. Each piece brings exploration, inspiration and discovery — on a concrete level as I work with my tools and experience; on a spiritual level as a passionate heart treasures God. My response to life’s journey is to work with words, be inspired by great texts, express the abstract more tangibly and ... listen ... for God's still, small, gentle voice within the cacophony of the ups and downs, joys and sorrows experienced. In this relationship God comes transforming, with hope-full and wonderful surprises!