Friday, February 17, 2012

Love One Another

Belated Happy Valentine's Day, dear blog friends!  I spent Valentine's Day in Guangzhou, China and I hope to share more about that later.  But for now, here are some illustrations from my prayer journal...



Unlike the usual idea of romantic love that we see in the movies, Pope Benedict XVI says, "Love is indeed 'ecstasy', not in the sense of a moment of intoxication, but rather as a journey, an ongoing exodus out of the closed inward-looking self towards its liberation through self-giving, and thus towards authentic self-discovery and indeed the discovery of God."  This is the kind of love I want to grow in, a love that is unconditional and self-giving.  Teach me, Lord!

I'm planning to link up with Paint Party Friday, Studio Sneak Peek, Brag on God Friday, Show and Tell Saturday, Just Journals, and Sunday Sketches .
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46 comments:

  1. Jona PanesaFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    happy valentines day!!!

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  2. Helen CampbellFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Your journal pages are so light and happy! Looking forward to hearing about your trip to China.
    Happy PPF!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I totally agree. Happy Late Valentines' Day to you as well. Love your journal pages, as always Peggy. xo :-)

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Your illustrations are beautiful. I love the colours you've used, so earthy and warm.

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  5. NettyFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful journal pages. Glad you had a great time in China. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  6. Virtual BoyFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Adorable work, especially love the first one of the happy girls! How clever to use colored papers for their clothes too, beautiful effect~

    // - T.W -

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  7. Carolyn DubeFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Your 2 girls are so happy so filled with joy! China! Wow! Can;t wait to read about it!

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  8. carol l mckennaFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Lovely creation ~ love the colors and design ~ namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor) Happy PPF ^_^

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  9. SHERI COOKFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Love your art journal and the uplifting words with the wonderful illustrations.
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook
    Happy Horse Studio

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  10. *jean*February 17, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    i love the idea of a prayer journal, yours is just beautiful...you have inspired me! happy PPF!

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  11. froebelsternchenFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    such a beautiful idea to make such a journal... awesome page!

    xxx Susi/froebelsternchen

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  12. Martha from ilove2paintFebruary 17, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Beautiful illustrations! And I hope top hear about your rip to China!

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  13. Mary C. NasserFebruary 18, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Delightful and bright!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  14. FayeFebruary 18, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Your weekly PPF entries inspire me, Peggy. I love reading the scriptures and seeing how you have so beautifully illustrated them. Can't wait to hear about China! That was quite a trip, I'm sure.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    what a wonderful post,

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  16. carlareyFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Your illustrations are always filled with such a sense of lightness and joy, they are really uplifting.

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  17. JennibellieFebruary 18, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Oh my goodness, these are absolutely beautiful, not only the drawings and content but the tonal colours you have used are just gorgeous, tfs, Hsppy PPF :) x

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  18. Tracey FKFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    That first illustration is my favourite... their hair is just perfect... looking forward to hearing about China... happy ppf

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  19. Daniele ValoisFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    oh man, those girls are so sweet and happy looking. Nice nice nice!!!

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  20. AnneFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Lovely!

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  21. Alicia CFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    joyous images - happy valentine's indeed!

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  22. Sonya BadgleyFebruary 18, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Hi Peggy!Happy Belated Valentine's Day to you too!Beautiful journal pages! I love the scriptures you used. That is one of the things I pray for everyday-Lord, show me Your will...
    You should submit these to a card company, I bet they would buy them in a heartbeat.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  23. Elisa ChoiFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    beautiful pages and inspiring. Let's love one another just like how Christ loves us

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  24. UnknownFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Love your journal as always! I'm always inspired by your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing about your trip!

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  25. DVArtistFebruary 19, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Ohhhh China I really want to hear about that. Happy V Day to you as well.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  26. GeckostoneFebruary 19, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    I have been thinking alot lately about true unconditional love, the kind God has for all of us! Wonderful painting and words! Hugs, Deb

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    So uplifting a message about love and giving. Both pages are really celebratory. xox Corrine China? Do tell.

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  28. Joni NickrentFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Very fun...beautiful work

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  29. deeplyrootedinbeingFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Oh so sweet! Really like your journal pages!! Happy Belated Valentine's Day!!

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  30. Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends February 19, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I really, really LOVE your art. Shalom and blessings to you and yours.

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  31. Jennifer {Studio JRU}February 19, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful Valentine's day. These are beautiful illustrations from your prayer journal. Love the soft pretty colors. A love that is unconditional and self-giving... YES!

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  32. EllieFebruary 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Love you illustrations! These two are such pretty pieces!

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  33. KristinFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    SO BEAUTIFUL! I love the whimsical feel of it and the joy expressed! Happy belated Valentine's day! xo

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  34. m7February 20, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    lovely in fact. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  35. GwenFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    I like the way you have drawn the tree as a path, well that's how I see it. Very clever as always.
    xx

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  36. DebbieFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    very nice, and i love how you used the psalms as your inspiration!

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  37. HeatherFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    what fun! I love the skirts and the mixed media here!

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  38. MollyFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    great colors. and, as always, i love the way you include lettering in your art. you have certainly captured the excitement and ecstasy on those girls' faces. lovely!

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  39. EVAFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Lovely pages!

    I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip to China!

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  40. Morph WaffleFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    These are lovely pieces, they make me smile!

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  41. Tammie LeeFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    joy to the depths of love
    and your sweet art

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  42. JKWFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Oh grief, you were a long way away. Love the happy gals. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  43. Jen PriceFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Those are amazing! I love the one about making known the path. So beautiful!

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  44. Marcia BeckettFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Beautiful illustrations!

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  45. AnnabelleFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful and inspiring pages with a good path to follow.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  46. TracyFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Belated Happy Valentines day to you too!
    Truly stunning love the illustration and the journalling..inspiring!
    Popped on over from Just Journals.
    Wishing you a happy Sunday
    Hugs
    Tracy
    http://queeniesscrapmad.blogspot.com/

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