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  • When I Didn’t Know What to Do

    I had thought I knew what I was doing and what to do next. I was ready to take action that would resolve an issue that had been causing me anguish, yet I felt terrible. I had a headache, a stomachache, and could not think straight. I kept thinking that the pressure and pain were due to being in the middle of two places in my life. I thought that when I took the action I had planned, things would improve.

    Through frustration and tears, I called out to Jesus. The Bible verse Luke 22:42 TEV was appropriate in this case. One of the most powerful things to do is to pray Bible verses back to Jesus, add a thank-you, and pray them in Jesus’ name.

    Luke 22:42 TEV says, “Father, “he said, “if you will, take this cup of suffering away from me. Not my will, however, but your will be done.

    After I spoke to Jesus, I instinctively knew what to do. The Holy Spirit inside of me prompted me to take an action that was the opposite of what I had planned. It was a strong gut feeling that actually made my stomachache go away. In this case, I had to speak with someone about something that ultimately redirected the course of my life. As I began to speak, the uncomfortable mixed-up feeling I had had disappeared. I felt reassured that following Jesus will was the right thing to do.

    I know that in every situation I encounter that needs expert attention, I can rely on the Bible and Jesus words.

    Thank you for reading.

    Much love,

    Lisa Brown

  • Understanding My Calling

    In Matthew 12:20-21 (TEV), it says, “He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out a flickering lamp.” He will persist until he causes justice to triumph, and on him all peoples will put their hope.

    I have been listening to the Holy Spirit for the last six years, and I do feel that it is my purpose on this planet to help people by giving them hope. I had wondered just how I was to accomplish this for a while. Now, though, I know it is to tell others my stories. To let them know what I know by writing my blogs, podcasts, video scripts, nonfiction books, and fiction books, and to advance the gospel.

    The nonfiction I write is about real-life happenings I’ve encountered that have helped me learn.

    I hope you enjoy the creativity I am projecting out into the world. I will be on Substack with a podcast, on YouTube with videos under the name Hope Full, on Printful.com with paintings and photography, on DistroKid where the music will go out from there into the world, on Amazon KDP, and on my website: bethlehemblessing.org.

    May Jesus bless you as you navigate your life.

    Much love,

    Lisa Brown

  • All That I Need

    Last week I left my art studio, where I had everything I needed to paint with mixed media supplies, watercolors, acrylic markers, acrylic paints, pastels, and colored pencils. I had canvases, paper, water containers, and drop cloths. I had sparkly things, mediums, gold leaf, and a rechargeable paint dryer.

    After I got where I was going, I had nothing to paint with. I felt I couldn’t even begin to think about designing anything. I felt lost, alone, and hopeless. Then, when I decided to upload my first art blog, I searched for a Bible verse to encourage me. As soon as I found 2 Corinthians 9:8 TEV, which says And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have more than you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause. I relaxed,

    I called a hobby place up the road and then figured I would get what I could there, and pick up additional items at the dollar store, like canvases,

    Normally, I’d stock up on paints and things at a big craft store that is a little more expensive. However, considering that I now have strict financial restrictions, I must be careful with my purchases.

    And will also be painting outside under a huge pine tree, as long as it’s not 22 degrees. When it comes to photographing the art, I will lean it up against the substantial trunk of the pine and hope my phone’s light illuminates it well. Back at my former studio, I had a special light with a cover for glare that sat on a tall tripod.

    I have gratitude for my make-shift art setup. I thank Jesus.

    Work with what you’ve got.

    Thanks for reading,

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