Revelation 3:20

I made this one several weeks ago and forgot about it. I guess it just wasn't time to share it. I have been working on a few other creative things and am having a bit of a BAJ block (Bible Art Journaling Block). I am super glad that I forgot about this page so that I have something to post today. :-)

I was sitting in with our youth group and this verse came up. I will admit I have never read through Revelation. It always scared me before. I was glad to get this verse because it reminded me it is time to read through this book. 

I love the visual of the door cracked open...

I sketched this directly onto the page (during youth service) and used a pigma micron pen to ink it and colored it with crayola colored pencils.

Be encouraged to let go of fear and know Christ is with you.

Bible Art Journaling 101 - You Can Join at Any Time

Elizabeth DeGraff asked yesterday about joining the class and catching up so I wanted to do a quick post to provide the links to the downloads in one post...

SUPPLIES DOWNLOAD

LESSON 1 DOWNLOAD

LESSON 2 DOWNLOAD

Lesson 3 will be posted on Wednesday. That will mark our half-way point in the class.

You can join at any time. 

I am teaching this class for the "non-artist" 

If Bible art journaling is something you have seen and loved but felt you aren't enough of an "artist" to do it - this class is for you!

Come and enjoy the process!

Bible (Art) Journaling | when you don't feel like an artist

Something I have been hearing a lot lately is, "I can't do this. I am not an artist."

To which I want to say...

Do you sing praise and worship in church?

followed by...

Are you a professional singer?

Are you a witness to Christ's love for us?

followed by...

Are you a pastor by profession?

As of this writing, I have never had someone say yes to the follow-up answer.

I am not the best singer, but I LOVE to sing praise and worship.

I am not a professional teacher nor am I in ministry as a profession, but I try to share the love of Jesus whenever He opens that door.

Bible art journaling is the same thing, my friends!

If you view this as a joyful expression of your love for God's word and not a comparison for the art you see on pinterest, you will fall in love with this -the process and the end result.

It is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to create something somebody has done and finding we can't quite do it the same way and then feel discouraged.

God created you, the way you are for HIS purpose. 

Create verses that have meaning for you - use this as an expression of your love for Him -and find great joy in the process.

One thing I add at the each of each lesson (hand out or in-person) is:

"Lastly, remember this Bible of yours has 1066 pages. You will have a wonderful opportunity to fill it up over time. Not every verse you do will be your favorite, but you will love them all because they are the word of God! Beautiful verses filled with everything we need to live a life full of joy!"

Be encouraged today!