Friday, March 23, 2012

Love and Forgiveness: Prayer Journal Illustration


Here is an illustration from my prayer journal, as I reflected on Psalm 103 and the Parable of the Prodigal Son.  Here is a Father who loves his child so lavishly that sin and ungratefulness cannot lessen this love - boundless, forever, unconditional love.  This is the love that God has for you and me.  My weaknesses, failures and disobedience cannot lessen this great love.  This is the kind of love I want to grow in.

Even when I am unfaithful and disobedient, with every step I take to return to God, He hurries to meet me with great joy, just like the Father in this parable.  Thank you, Lord!

I'm sharing this in Paint Party Friday, Studio Sneak Peek, Faith Filled Friday, and Heartprint Hallelujahs.

If you missed my posts about Boracay Beach, my altered book and my WIP giveaway painting you might want to visit my previous posts.

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31 comments:

  1. DianaMarch 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing about God's love. Your illustration is precious.

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  2. ChristineMarch 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    wonderful inspired work as usual!

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  3. Sonya BadgleyMarch 23, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Peggy,
    I love your illustration and your post about God's love for us. God is SO good. God has definitely given you a gift, my dear. Thank you for sharing it with us.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  4. Maria OntiverosMarch 23, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful! It really conveys the lesson of forgiveness.
    Rinda

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  5. Robin Panzer ArtMarch 23, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I am a firm believer in unconditional love, a lovely piece of art! Happy PPF! Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  6. scrapmanufakturMarch 23, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Peggy this is awesome! And thanks for your comment on my Blog!

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  7. martinealisonMarch 23, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Un magnifique partage... Une illustration remplie d'amour et de respect...
    Un gros bisou et un grand merci pour ton gentil commentaire laissé sur mon blogue.

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  8. ShandaMarch 23, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I love the illustration. And the reminder that God is always there waiting to forgive.
    Thank you for your kind words and encouragement you left on my blog tonight.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Great verse and picture!

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  10. NettyMarch 23, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Wonderful illustration, all the caring comes through, very moving. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  11. Joe PoteMarch 23, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I love this post! What a beautiful reminder of God's love and forgiveness.

    In fact, my last few posts have been along the same topic...

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  12. carol l mckennaMarch 23, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Divine illustration ~ love your style and colors ~thanks, wishing you a great weekend ~ namaste, carol ^_^

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  13. Lynn CohenMarch 24, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Nice drawing style!

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  14. DebbieMarch 24, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Your journal pages are so beautiful in style and in their meaning. Very nice!

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  15. ShoshiMarch 24, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    That's beautiful, Peggy. Your wonderful drawing reminds me of Rembrandt's famous painting of the Prodigal Son, which always makes me want to cry, the way it expresses the Father's love for his son.

    There are so many lessons to be learnt from that parable.

    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, and I'm so glad you like my new backgrounds! Great fun and really easy to do! Now I've got to find some uses for them! I hope lots of people will download and enjoy them too.

    Shoshi

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  16. UnknownMarch 24, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    You have a wonderful talent and gift. You have captured this verse so beautifully. Those who have been forgiven much - love much. Thank you for sharing!

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  17. Lyli@3dLessons4LifeMarch 24, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Oh, how He loves! So thankful that His arms are wide open... :)

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  18. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    oh so beautiful!!

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  19. Geri March 24, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Love your forgiveness illustration...we are so blessed!

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  20. ArleneMarch 24, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I think your painting is beautiful and thanks for sharing your thoughts on God's love for all of us.

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  21. FayeMarch 24, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    What a blessing your post is today, Peggy. It is a beautiful painting.

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  22. GeckostoneMarch 24, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Peggy this is beautiful! Deb

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  23. Anne MandaMarch 24, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Touching and very skillfully done illustration! Love the message of this! Happy PPF !

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  24. ChrisMarch 24, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Oh what a beautiful illustration. You are so talented. Love the message you portray :)
    hugs
    Chris x

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  25. Shashi NayagamMarch 25, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    It is beautiful!

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  26. Lisa RichardsMarch 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I love your prayer journal illustration! I think blogs are such a good tool to share our faith! Thank you, also, for making me aware of some other opportunities for sharing art. I will add you to my blog list so I can explore your art further! :)

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  27. LauraMarch 25, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Oh so wonderful to think of the Lord loving us like that! Thank you!

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  28. Heather FoustMarch 25, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Wonderful Peggy!!! Thank you!!

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  29. NatiMarch 25, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Hola, que pasada de espacio, me ha gustado un montón y he decidido quedarme, de hecho, me voy a quedar un rato disfrutando de tus cosas, gracias por compartirlas y animo para que sigas en esta locura llamada Internet, es genial.
    Yo tengo un blog de cuentos, soy una aprendiz de escritora, quizás algún día lo consiga, mientras tanto, si te apetece leer algo divertido, magico, triste en ocasiones...
    Pues si compromiso, tienes las puertas de mi casa abierta.
    Hasta pronto besos Nati.

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  30. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comMarch 25, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    You always have such a beautiful way of expressing verses in images. Love this!

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  31. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 26, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    Beautiful illustration Peggy! HE never fails us, does HE... no matter how we might fail, HE does not. Such a wonderful comfort!!

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