His Heart Art

God totally surprised me this week. I really was amazed by the art me & Nic created. I haven't had much experience drawing, so was totally surprised when I drew this eye below for one of the pastors. All I can say is 'thanks Jesus' for the art lesson.

When we gaze upon Him, we become like Him. 

Matthew 5:14. You are the light of the world- like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.

I drew this picture for the youngest boy (14 years old) in the tribal training school this week. He was very shy, too shy to even share his experiences with us all. His picture was of a warrior, who is fearless before God and man. I particularly loved giving him his artwork, as I was able to declare over him who he really is and how God sees him- a fearless, warrior.

This was my favourite piece of art from the week. Nic created it. I love the journey of creating & discovering that we are on together. She is totally talented!

The pastors all left today. We had an incredible week with them. God showed up in a powerful way, as He always does. Last night the pastors all shared their experiences of really encountering God @ the school.

Tomorrow I get to go to my first Indian engagment party (& no its not mine haha) and then Thursday we head out to the villages! Pray for our safety & that the village people really encounter Jesus.

Love from India & my new family xxx

Letting Go

It's time to let go. This week I'm learning to try new things, to let go of my perfectionism and to be ok with making mistakes.. I don't know why but I always think I have to do things PERFECTLY! And it's driving me CRAZY! Its stopping me from so much. So I'm painting (basically for the first time since high school).. and I'm dreaming more and more about art and all the wonderful mistakes and masterpieces there are to create!

This week we are helping run a training school for 15 local Indian pastors. The pastors have come from some far away villages, where there is a lot of persecution and hardship. They are so HUNGRY & soaking in every word thats being shared! 

My friend Nic and I are not sharing with them till Saturday, so we decided to do a piece of prophetic art for each of the pastors! It has been so fun and freeing! And I really don't think these men would have ever recieved a painting created specifically for them! So I am excited to give them to them!

Next week we go with the pastors out to their villages! We will be eating some HOT curries and using our left hands for you know what! :-) I'm honoured to be here in India and with such an incredible ministry- a big part of their heart is to raise up the local pastors and leaders, so they can then go change their nation! Yippeee

This photo below is of all the men dancing last night! and the other is of my friend Ueli with some chicken heads we used for a practical joke on Nic ;-)