Friday, February 3, 2012

Journal Illustration: This I know, God is on My Side


This is a part of a page of my journal.  It speaks of the times when we pray for something and keep waiting for His answer which seems so long in coming.  What a lovely verse from Psalm 56 which says "Are my tears not stored in your vial, recorded in your book?"  Each tear we shed, collected and recorded by God.

The verse continues with hope and confidence, "This I know, God is on my side."  This I will quote to myself when things don't seem to be going the way I want them to.  God is on my side.

And my prayer for you, dear blog friends, "May God grant you what you have asked of him."1 Samuel 1:17

Sharing this in Paint Party Friday, Studio Sneak Peek, Brag on God Friday, Show and Tell Saturday, Just Journals and Sunday Sketches.
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64 comments:

  1. ChristineFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Lovely work, thanks for your prayers!

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  2. GlorV1February 3, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful work. Thank you for the prayers and since I shed tears the other day, hopefully he caught mine.:) Wonderful job done, happy PPF!

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  3. Helen CampbellFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Peggy,your journal page is beautiful! It's been a rough week, and you've encouraged me with this page and your prayers. Thank you!

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  4. Laura @ Beholding GloryFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Thank you! Almot brought me to tears for you to pray that for me right now. It's exactly what the Lord has been encouraging me with all week. Thank you! And what a great picture!! I would love to share it on facebook! (Is there a way to have your name or blog on it?)

    Thanks for linking up with Brag on God Friday.

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  5. Ayala ArtFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    She is so beautiful Peggy! SO delicate, and with emotion, very nice calligraphy too.

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  6. MandyFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Oh Peggy. i love comimg to your blog and seeing the wonderful pages you create..they are so beautiful...and this one particularly is so peaceful...i still think this would make a wonderful book...xxx

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  7. lazy_turtleFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    your journal skecth is awesome! they are so lovely!

    farah
    malaysia

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  8. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    She is so beautiful!!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    She's beautiful and the script is lovely also -something I wish I could do but my writing isn't so artistic!

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  10. KokopelliFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Oh how beautiful! And how sad.

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  11. NettyFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Thank you for sharing this special and beautiful piece. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  12. Apni AvaniFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Such a pretty face!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    That is so beautiful, thank you for sharing.

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  14. Anne MandaFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Very special, gentle and beautiful! <3

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  15. NordljusFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    She is beautiful! Happy PPF Peggy.

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  16. Mary C. NasserFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    What a powerful and beautiful journal page.
    Your composition combining the figure and text is exquisite!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    such lovely delicate work, thankyou so much for sharing, beautiful

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  18. DeannaFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    great drawing, such a lovely lady in the picture even with the truth of her tears.

    I'm only just now beginning to apply the scriptures into my life as the bank of conifidence that Jesus has always it to be in my life ---and what a conquerer in Christ I'm beginning to witness. it's surely a baby step by baby step as I keep working at it. *How thankful that Jesus never gives up on us (me), He just never will -How thankful I am!*

    This is a lovey post!! Thanks :O)

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  19. EVAFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    A beautiful and touching page.

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  20. carlareyFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Your drawings are so lovely. Each one must be a meditation as you work on it.

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  21. GloriaFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    It's a beautiful painting and wonderful to be reminded of those words; tears and me are well acquainted.

    I had a peek at some of your other posts and your atcs- very, very pretty.

    For some reason, your comment is in my blog comments list, but not on the actual post. More strangeness from blogger, I suppose.

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  22. Maria OntiverosFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Beautiful. I'm learning how to use faces and painting in my art journal more and this is really helpful.
    Rinda

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  23. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    thank you and my He bless you too.. thanks for the prayer ! your so sweet and a lovely person heart and soul.

    -KAT-

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  24. fayeFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    Beautiful journal page and beautiful blessing.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    This is a beautiful piece which speaks to my 'heart'.. I think you ought to frame it!
    She is beautiful! Thank you for your inspiration. Darlene xo

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  26. Alicia CFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    this is beautiful

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  27. SunshineshelleFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Very delicate & beautiful - lovely journal piece - Happy PPF :)

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  28. DebbieFebruary 4, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    This is beautiful, Peggy. I love the verse.

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  29. ANNEFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Very beautiful work. Happy PPF!

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  30. PamelaFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    One of my favorite stories since I lived through Hannah's heartache. My tears are important enough to God to be kept in a vial. Praises to my God!

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  31. DaphneFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    What wonderful verses and a beautiful journal page! Thank you so much for the reminder from scripture!!
    Blessings-

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  32. CarolFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful and thank you so much for the prayers!

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  33. Elisa ChoiFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Thank you so much peggy for the prayer. I really needed that. God is always on my side. I have to trust Him always.

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  34. DVArtistFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    This page has so much emotion. The face the verse. Beautiful
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  35. Jaime HaneyFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Very reassuring verses and words. Your work is beautiful and I'll take all the prayers I can get!

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  36. VictoriaFebruary 5, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Beautiful...such a special piece...wonderful!
    Victoria

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  37. Jenny PetricekFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Beautiful portraiture, and what an important reminder for all of us! Thank you for sharing!

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  38. RhodaFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    That is a great encouraging reminder - thank you! It reminds me of the song, 'This I know, my God is for me, this I know'. Sometimes we can get discouraged, but to remember God is for us and on our side makes everything else seems much less significant!

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  39. deeplyrootedinbeingFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful.

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  40. FallingladiesFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Lovely page!

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  41. JKWFebruary 5, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful thoughts and words. From your mouth to God's ear, but I'm not waiting, I'm getting ready for Him to give me my Yellow Cottage by the water. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  42. CindyFebruary 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Your prayer journals are always so inspiring...and beautiful words to accompany them!

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  43. UnknownFebruary 5, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Beautiful page... so sad..

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  44. carol l mckennaFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    She is indeed beautiful ~ lovely page ~ namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  45. MollyFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    beautiful. i really like the subtle colors and shading.

    thanks for sharing!

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  46. GeckostoneFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Peggy this is so beautiful!!! Brings tears of joy!!!

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  47. EVAFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Another beautiful page! What a special journal you are creating.

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  48. WrightStuffFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    This is a beautiful addition to what promises to be a very special journal.

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  49. Alexandra MacVeanFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    She is beautiful! I love the colours, softness and I've always enjoyed those who have the ability to add text within their art and it still looks great!! :) Happy SS!

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  50. Heather FoustFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  51. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks for including us in your prayers. Lovely piece and a wonderful piece of scripture to keep in your head, in your heart. xox Corrine

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  52. Tammie LeeFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    quite lovely and tender.

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  53. bohemiannie! artFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    OMGoodness! I'm in good company here. I wanted to tell you that your painting is beautiful and yes...God is on your side.

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  54. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I really love your work! This is so beautiful. Your lettering is so neat and precise... just gorgeous!

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  55. Jennifer {Studio JRU}February 6, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    All in His time, all in His time. Beautiful page Peggy. She is beautiful!

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  56. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    You always make such beautiful and warm pieces. Just love them!

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  57. Renee!February 6, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Really nice... love the scripture! Just stopping by to say hello and share some PPF love! Following you, would love it if you'd follow me too!
    Renee
    xoxo
    www.fussitup.blogspot.com

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  58. Gloria j ZucaroFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    beautiful sweet faces, lovely sentiments, thank you.

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  59. OurCrazyFarmFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Thank you for the beautiful reminder: God is on our side! You are very gifted in painting! What a joy to see you using it for God's glory. Your sweet comment on my blog blessed me this morning:) Terri

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  60. Carolyn DubeFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    She evokes such emotion! Wow!

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  61. Daniele ValoisFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    beautiful page!

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  62. I hate to cook!February 14, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Lovely...and inspiring :)

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  63. JoycekkJuly 26, 2016 at 4:09 AM

    Would you mind if I used this beautiful interpretation of Hannah's feelings for a children's Bible quizzing powerpoint?

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  64. UnknownApril 17, 2021 at 7:14 AM

    Your blessed and a blessing. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💐

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