Memoirs of a Christian Girl: Art

"The Illusion of Freedom"

I drew this picture before I became a Christian. I was really inspired by the whole concept of freedom to be yourself and refusal to conform to any rules or ways of religion. I realize now that the woman in the picture appears to be basking in the beauty of her illusion of freedom, like a sinner does with all the liberal pleasures of the world.. yet with blind ignorance, she is moments away from plunging into an imminent death. So I once was.

"Soul In Prison"
This was the last picture I drew before I accepted Jesus Christ, literally days before. Now, it still gives me chills to look at this and think that I drew that. My own soul was trying to let me know it was imprisoned, it seems.. and as you see in the picture my heart was the lock, closed off from the life God had been trying to bring me in to. The key was just out of reach, and I remember drawing it this way on purpose. Don't ask me why... but it makes so much sense now. When I was in desperation for the Lord, Salvation seemed so close... yet so far.
Only God could reach the key.. and He did.

"Behold I Stand At The Door And Knock"
This picture was the first that I drew after accepting the Lord into my heart. I was still so amazed at what God had done inside of me.. I was still bubbling in my first love with Christ. I drew this as sort of a visual of my testimony. I might not have been in the same condition as this woman physically, but this was my soul to the T. I tried to capture the essence of Revelation 3:20...

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: If any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him,
and will sup with him, and he with me.

"Stairway to Heaven"

This drawing describes my life as a Christian.. it's a steep climb that I am just beginning to embark on. All around me are the storms and struggles, but I hold on to the Promise (the rose in the left hand). Step by step, victory by victory, I will climb! As in the picture, I look up and focus my view on Christ. This is the only way the strong winds of the storm will not prevail. The Holy Spirit goes ahead, leading the way (dove in sky, upper right).... I make my way, one step at a time, keeping my vision on Christ.

"Experiencing the Greatest Love"

Love.. Grace.. Mercy.. Faith building, Hope rising.. my vision of His love all around me, disguised by an ordinary life, getting clearer. And every day, His Son shines down on me.. my roots grow deeper into His Word. Growth (the butterfly). Grace, Love, Mercy (the Cross). Trusting in Him, riding the winds of His Love (eyes closed, wind blowing).