Enlightened

Enlightened
20" x 24"
$350

This painting could have many titles.  So many things come to mind when I look at this girl’s expression and the change in colors.  “Illumination” “Rejuvenation” “Regeneration” “Sanctification” “Love” “Revelation” “Godly Focus”.

All are fitting titles.  I see someone who has experienced God and what that means to her life.  The truth that finally starts taking root in her daily life.  Her identity in Christ.  Her change in demeanor. Her healing.  Her breakthrough.  Her strength.  Her future.  Her eternal destination.

God does mighty work in us.  His word supernaturally transforms us.  This girl is enlightened in her time spent in scripture.  Her mind is affected by what she reads and the healing truth it brings to her soul.

This girl is experiencing a heart change.  Her heart is softening toward others and she is showing love and compassion to all.
This girl sees hope.  She sees past the worldly demise and rests her thoughts on her Savior – Jesus Christ.
This girl is strength.  She is no longer a slave to her fears, anxieties, and false beliefs.
This girl prays.  She gives her concerns to God.  Her burdens are lifted.
There is a gradual fade from dark colors to vibrant colors.  The dark colors are at the bottom – the root of her existence, but they are slowly changing to a new illuminating palette, a new understanding and confidence in God.
What do you see in this girl?  What revelation is she experiencing?  What new concept? One thing is for sure, she is finally seeing clearly.

Romans 12:2–Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect