Today’s theme is WISDOM THROUGH THE AGES. The immediate thought to come to mind was King Solomon who is described as wise. In the Old Testament, 1 Kings 3:6-9, the young King petitions the Lord for a discerning heart to rule His people.
The one story I recall vividly from 1 Kings 3:16-28 tells how King Solomon settles a dispute between two women claiming to be the mother of the same child which at first seems horrific until you learn how it ends which is totally insightful and amazing.
A discerning heart is beneficial to anyone of any age for any circumstance. I wish I had started my young Christian life asking God to place a great understanding within me to make better decisions but it’s never too late to pray this prayer.
I’m challenging myself to illustrate human-likeness as much as possible. I seem to skip around drawing whatever fancies me. I’m not sure if that’s a good approach to purrfecting my artistic abilities but that’s where I am.
I used this image of King Solomon to sketch my drawing. There are many impurrfections but I’m not focusing on what I can’t do as much as the joy that doodling gives me. Over time I will continue to get better. That’s all I can hope for, right?
When I think of wisdom, I think of the elderly. It marveled me that my grandparents always had all the answers as well as my parents and in-laws seemed to know the right thing to do at the right time. I’ve come to realize that while some are naturally gifted in these areas, others have just walked through the fires experiencing and growing through life’s lessons till at last the age of wisdom crowns the head of old folks.
Wisdom through the ages is found through sweet moments enjoyed with one’s soulmate. It hit me hard when my grandpa passed to see the devastation in my sweet grandma’s face. She lost her sweet love. You know your grandparents love each other but when death steals away one, it’s then you see how profound that love is with their breaking heart. The next time I saw this was when my MIL died. My late FIL often spoke of losing the ‘love of his life’ which was totally heart wrenching. I have to admit as much as I love the love that we share, it tears at my heart to think that either of us might find ourselves in the same situation one day – alone and heart broken.
Thanks for stopping in with your coffee for a peek at my masterpiece and …oh yeah for not spilling it on my artwork. 😉
It’s a super pleasure to share my newest illustration with you this morning. 😘 Follow me to Rain’s Garden to browse through the gallery of artistry!
In closing I wish to share a pretty song I stumbled on by Jesus Culture with Martin Smith, “Song of Solomon”. I’ll be back tomorrow with an edition of Friday Fun Stuff chockful of giggles, fill-ins, & more! Come join the fun!
X💋X💋, Cathy