Monthly Archives: July 2012

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Masterpiece

I blew it last night. Even though earlier in the day my husband and I spent some significant peaceful time talking about our hard work to shift from a parenting paradigm of “overpowering” and fear to one of connection, I messed up. I defaulted to the old model and it was not a pretty picture.

After a very fitful night with not nearly enough rest, I woke up and realized that if I went for a walk along the beach soon, I could see the sunrise. God’s mercies are new every morning and I sure was in need of those mercies on this day.

Any sunrise that I’ve ever seen is beautiful. But the ones that are painted on a canvas that include ominous gray clouds scattered here and there are stunning. That was God’s gift to me this morning. There is something breath taking in the bounce of rays and light peeking through a mix of gray and white. As the sun moves higher up, it reflects yellow and orange hues all around. The awe inspiring scene is only unveiled for a few minutes yet those who have witnessed it have received a precious gift.

As I beheld this glory my mind and heart were impressed that our lives are akin to such canvases. It was a picture of how God is at work in the life of my child as well as my own life. When the gray clouds are gathering around, God is at work to shine in and through. The painful and dark places are exactly where the wondrous array of light and color can bounce around and create breath taking panoramas. Even though this scene can look like an ugly destructive storm, when the rays shine through, a priceless masterpiece is revealed. I am hoping for more days when my soul is able to see the Artist at work.

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