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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

WOYWW: Aspirations


Nothing much on my desk today except an outdated calendar I bought on sale.  I bought it because I thought the sturdy pages and spring binding would make it good to alter but I realized it also makes for an interesting read because it's about "Women Who Dare."  Its introduction starts, 

"'Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations,' wrote Louisa May Alcott. 'I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.'  The women featured in this edition of Women Who Dare followed their own aspirations, despite often daunting impediments..."

As for me, my aspiration is to be like the woman in Psalm 1...


Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.


14 blog hugs:

kiwimeskreations said...

Amen to that psalm, Peggy, and making it your inspiration. Your artwork is also inspiring.
Blessings
Maxine

jill said...

A lovely drawing . Happy woyww Jill #10

Fiona@Staring at the Sea said...

Sounds like a great read. I love Little Women. I think that quote sounds just like something Anne (of Green Gables) would say, even though she didn't write that. Your painting is beautiful as always. I really like the way the water comes in at the bottom.

Fiona #4

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Ah great work there Peggy I love Psalm 1 so good to remind us ..
.. the Blessing too that the LORD gives to hose that are His is treasure indeed!
Great image beautiful!
Happy WOYWW Shaz in oz.x #12 I think

Chrysalis said...

How lovely! My aspiration is to be like the woman in Proverbs 31. Have a wonderful week, Chris # 8

Annie said...

I'm having a quick catch up while the munchkins play with the Lego.
Your artwork is always so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Annie x. #23

Ginny Maxam said...

One of my favorite verses and The first verse the Lord spoke into my heart 34 years ago! Beautiful drawing and the Calendar sounds like a great read!!Thanks for sharing,
Happy WOYWW Ginny #43

Julia Dunnit said...

Lovely. Lovely art of course. Lovely verse. And lovely that you picked up something so great that would otherwise have gone un-noticed!

Lisca said...

I love your art work with the psalm verse. Amen to that.
I've heard about 'women who dare'. I recently received a postcard from the US with a photo of a 19th century native american woman who was the first ambassador and translator for her people.It was a postcard in the series: Women that Dare'.
Thanks for sharing,
Have a great week,
Lisca#24

Anonymous said...

I love reading other women's thoughts on strength and accomplishments and goals! Sometimes we need that little extra bit of help to get over a current hump! I love the drawing you made to go along with the Psalm!
Hugs,
Beth P
#70

Create With Joy said...

Hi Peggy,

I love this Psalm and your beautiful artwork to accompany it!

Thanks for sharing it with us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy! I'm SO happy to feature you at Week 152! :-)

P.S. Rumor has it that you have a NEW KITTEN! Can't wait to see the photos - would love for you to share them at our Wordless Wednesday party, where all of our pet lovers hang! :-)

JD/ Jill said...

Your work is amazing, and your blog posts always so inspiring...thanks so much for sharing.

Diane Noble said...

This is beyond beautiful! That's one of my favorite verses, but the way you have depicted its significance through your artwork is just amazing. Thank you so much for joining us this week for our Word Art Wednesday challenge. We are delighted you decided to play along and share this fantastic creation.
Diane Noble (DT-WAW)

Debbie Payn said...

I have just found your art and am blessed! Thank you for allowing God to use you with His living word & your gift! Debbie in Idaho

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