i doubt, I pray, i have peace

Seems like I’m living in a never ending cycle when it comes to my art. I have two pretty huge mental roadblocks every day. One, I believe lies that it’s selfish for me to do something with my time other than mothering. Two, I believe lies that my work isn’t worthy or good enough.

At the end of the day, I know these mental blocks are lies. At the end of the day, I know I’ve been given a gift to USE and share generously. At the end of the day, I know my kids need to see me working hard at my gifts, as much as they need my “attention.” At the end of the day, I have to speak truth to myself over. and over. and over.

I entered this year with a lot of doubts about this art business thing. I prayed for wisdom. Over and over the Lord has confirmed this is what I was created to do: CREATE.

And BOY has the Lord blessed this. January was the best month my business has ever had. I sold more originals in January than I did in six months combined in previous years. I’d wanted to give up on painting large, and I sold FIVE large pieces.

Where are you struggling to trust? Where are you believing lies instead of walking in the peace that the Lord grants? How can I pray for you and join you in believing BIG for what He is going to do?

I love nothing more than to connect with you guys on these truths. We’re all in this crazy life together.