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Pray Continually

 
Rejoice always,  pray continually,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)

As I thumbed through a couple journals from summer 2012, I was searching for poetry and flowers, and instead I discovered a garden of prayer.

Last year, I was reading, The Hour that Changes the World by Dick Eastman and I adapted his twelve steps of prayer into a time of creative prayer. Here’s an example of one of my more colorful times praying:

 
Each bud in the pot names the topic of prayer!

 
 
 
Prayer of An Artist’s Need

 
 
I need
stunning vistas
wild wonders
great vantage points
a bridge to the past
the best seat in history
novel ideas
to experience art
to be filled with holy
INSPIRATION
 
 
 

Linking up with Random Journal Day.

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kelrohlf

11 responses to “Pray Continually”

  1. Recovering Church Lady Avatar
    Recovering Church Lady

    I love your journal art! So happy and a colorful reminder of all that prayer can do! Susie

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  2. Dawn Paoletta Avatar
    Dawn Paoletta

    I love this journal page! Thank you for sharing- It reminds me of a book I also read maybe called praying in color or something…not sure. Will have to check that book out!

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  3. Sylvia R Avatar
    Sylvia R

    Hm. Wonderful! So good to come to this "garden" this early morning, while the dew is still on the lifeless-seeming rose branches (which I know without doubt will leaf out and blossom and bloom). I have never used art in my journals to express what God's given my heart, but this makes me consider the possibility. A blessed day to you today, too, Kel!

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  4. Lynn Morrissey Avatar
    Lynn Morrissey

    Kel, I think we, created in our Creator's image, love–even thrive–on colorful. What better use of it than to splash our prayers and journal pages with the colors of His love. And I just read Sylvia's post, and hope she too will consider adding even more color to her beautiful prayers. It's such fun to re-open journals and see streams of colors and pictures emanating from the pages….like joy splashes!Love you, Kel!Lynni

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  5. Plays with Purpose Avatar
    Plays with Purpose

    How cheerful a reminder to rejoice in prayer!

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  6. Lynn Morrissey Avatar
    Lynn Morrissey

    OH Kelly! It's YOU! I thought that joyful smile looked like yours! You are such a precious, wondrous lady! Good to see you here at this nourishing place!Love you!Lynni

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  7. Kel Rohlf Avatar
    Kel Rohlf

    Thanks Susie! I just read an article in a magazine that says doodling can boost your mood…time in the presence of the Lord always lifts my spirit 🙂

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  8. Kel Rohlf Avatar
    Kel Rohlf

    Dawn- I love the concept of praying in color…I often give that book Praying in Color by Sybil MacBeth to friends as a gift when they need a little encouragement…

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  9. Kel Rohlf Avatar
    Kel Rohlf

    Lynni- I like that "joy splashes"…when I look back at my journals the sketches and colorful pages evoke a memory of the time spent with the Lord…I also like writing in different color inks when I need some variety…

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  10. Kel Rohlf Avatar
    Kel Rohlf

    Kelly- Don't ya just love playing with colors…rejoicing!

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  11. Pam Avatar
    Pam

    I love that Eastman book… and your prayer journal drawings!

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Hi! My name is Kel Rohlf. I am an intuitive mixed-media artist, creative writer and performer. Life is a performance. I often attend.

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