Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Still in Progress

"Life cannot be divided into a spiritual part and a non-spiritual part. If Jesus Christ is indeed Lord, he must be Lord of all in every area."

Francis Schaeffer

A self-portrait of sorts, a work in progress, like me. Rough spots brushed smooth. Less shadow, more light, please. Paint, pray, play. I know my limitations, but I also know that You're greater than my limitations. Use everything, even my shortfalls, to bring You glory. I'm still reaching.

oil on canvas



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22 comments:

  1. LeslieMay 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    you look like your daughters in this self-portrait. i like your metaphor... i need smoothing, too, and definitely more light...

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  2. JoybirdMay 25, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    love the reach, both metaphotical and in the painting. And Jodi, your kind words at House of Belonging melt me.

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  3. ChelseyMay 25, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    This is beautiful -- especially with your telling the story behind it...

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  4. CherylMay 26, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Is this a detail of a bigger painting? Trust me, I always want to see the rest of the story! I love the difference that the light makes.

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  5. JenniferMay 26, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    That could be the prayer of my heart, too, Jodi :) Lovely painting!

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  6. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    painting is so therapeutic! i am soon teaching the art of watercolours..x

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  7. David N.May 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I like the portrait, and the idea of our lives as oil on canvas.

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  8. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    mmmmmm. I love it. The quote, the painting, the Jodi.

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  9. LauraMay 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Jodi, this is so gorgeous! I'm sorry you had trouble linking up to Playdates...was it on my end? Oh, dear, I will have to check in with mr. linky. But I am so glad you let me know so I could stop by and have my socks blessed off. Self portrait shows the beautiful you!

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  10. RachelMay 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I hardly have words to express,love the reaching part.

    "Use everything, even my shortfalls, to bring You glory. I'm still reaching."

    love how you are painting yourself reaching.

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  11. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    every bit of this is beautiful, and i love the quote :)

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  12. Kati patrianoceuMay 26, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    This is great, so full of hope and a deep deep level of confidence.

    I've been thinking lately about how he not only uses 'even' our shortfalls, but 'especially' our shortfalls, to bring himself glory

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  13. AmyMay 26, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    So striking! Your reaching and upward gaze say a lot.
    That is such a good Schaeffer quote.
    Paint, pray, play. . . love that!

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  14. CindyMay 26, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I really love this - I didn't know you were a painter TOO!!! Love the Francis Schaeffer quote...and these three words "paint, pray, play"!

    Wonderful!

    Blessings...

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  15. Mommy EmilyMay 26, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    i love. this painting, you, the quote... i always look forward to your posts, jodi. you are a kindred soul.

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  16. Mommy EmilyMay 26, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    ps. and how i miss working with oils... once i'm done being pregnant...

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  17. Southern GalMay 26, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Beautiful words, Jodi. Love the painting.

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  18. Thickethouse.wordpressMay 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Your sense of color always makes me happy!

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  19. JodiMay 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Hey, Cheryl. The painting is a detail from an old, vintage photo, taken by a photographer named Eidem. I talked about it before here: http://curiousacorn.blogspot.com/2009/10/reaping-time.html on an older post. I call it a self-portrait of sorts because of the gesture more than it looking like me. But I did alter it to make it look like me somewhat.

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  20. JodiMay 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks, everyone, for the encouragement. The challenge was the color, since the original photo was black and white.

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  21. Shelby and BevMay 27, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    this is lovely jodi...and i love the quote by francis...
    jesus must be lord of all of our being...
    xo

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  22. JenMay 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Absolutely! He is all in all!
    A recent follower,
    Jen

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