So this wonderful opportunity was brought before me to work on some graphics for Good Friday at church. I love serving on the Visual Arts Team at Bent Tree because everyone is so giving with their talents. And this just so happens to be the first time I'm doing something graphics related, so that's really exciting. I've never felt called to ministry before because the thought of it is slightly intimidating, but this group has opened my eyes and my heart to something greater. I'm not sure what that is yet, but hopefully with time God will reveal what exactly He intends for me.
Anyways, it was about 11:00 last night when I actually had time to get some ideas going. I've thought about it all weekend, but my rough sketches were in need of help. So I sat down with my Bible and sketch pad and just reflected on Judas' betrayal. Here's a verse that caught my attention:
Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. - Matthew 26:14-15
Here's a rough sample of the idea I have... we'll see how it will evolve over the next few days. (images are just for ideas... notice the istock logo)
I think this is more than just a great way to use some of my skills to serve my community, but God is using it to tug at my heart.
I told a friend last week I was feeling stagnant in every aspect of my life. It's as if everyone and everything around me is moving and changing so quickly, yet I'm at a complete standstill. I've asked God to just do something with me, but I couldn't feel it or Him. Was I doing something wrong or not paying attention? I'm horrible at waiting on God. But I'm learning how to have a patient and content heart. God's plans are bigger than my dreams.
And hopefully whatever comes out of these graphics will be used for His glory as Bent Tree takes a different approach to the days leading up to the Resurrection. I slightly feel inadequate in my skills, my walk, my life... to be getting to do this because it truly is an honor to be asked to help tell the greatest love story ever written to my community of believers. I hope I do it justice. Forgive me for the roughness (I'm still sorting out ideas)... my designs are usually for the corporate world and then I design invitations, so this is kind of new.
Oh... if you'd like to give me insight on what you believe to be some of the biggest trades we make when it comes to our relationship with Christ, I would love to hear. It's definitely prompting some good dialogue.
