I’ve been reading one of my favorite authors, Ann LaMott and her book, “Hallelujah Anyway.” She is such a talented writer and never minces words when she’s talking about being in relationship with God. I love her transparent honesty! Today, she was writing to me about Micah 6:8 – “With what shall I come before the LORD, ... but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? What an incredible challenge – especially when the world doesn’t seem to honor or even recognize justice, kindness and mercy. And given my humanness, it certainly isn’t anywhere near the top of my toolbox of gifts. So often I don’t act with grace, kindness or mercy. It’s truly hard work – and so much easier to stomp away and mutter harsh thoughts under my breath.
This week’s painting speaks to me of walking humbly. The sheep of the high country are a wild breed, but they are also terribly vulnerable to predators. Their instinct is to either run away or to huddle together during times of uncertainty and danger. The painting, Highlanders, 10” x 13” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, captures the wonderful myriad of colors of a highland moor and a band of humble sheep.
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