be YOU

it breaks my heart when i hear my youngest say ... "i'm shy, i don't like being shy." i remind her what i have to continually remind myself -- we are designed precisely for the race laid out in front of us. each facet of our design was created and put in us for a reason. we may not see the "why" right now, but we will!!

I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize… Philippians 3:13

be you

be true to you

and the God

who made

you.

you are you for a reason.

love that.

life is not perfect.

don't try so hard to make it perfect!

trust Jesus.

lean on Him.

smile.

love others.

love you.

laugh.

listen to music.

sing.

hope and faith are my wings

hope and faith

are my

wings.

flying above

fear.

above

doubts.

above the

weariness.

in a sky

full of

wonder,

healing love,
strong belief.

into the arms

of

never-ending

gentle strength.

enjoy the journey

you can find this hat in my etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/126112219/inspirational-art-hope-shines-through 

So here's a little unknown fact about me -- in high school I didn't create art so much as I did write.   I wrote so much poetry, it was crazy.  And then I went on a song lyric kick -- even had a record producer in Nashville review my songs and offer very helpful critiques for many months.  I didn't follow through on the songwriter dream ... life happened.  Or maybe it was more that this Iowa girl was not bold enough to take a leap of faith and move to Nashville.

And where did those song lyrics go and the critiques?  Lost in a move.  Also lost in a move is a tub full of sweaters I still miss.  :(

But one thing IS true throughout all of it -- I have enjoyed the journey.  My creative path has not been a straight line.  I am always open to where my heart leads me.  And I am so happy it lead me to Scripture art -- where I feel so much at home.  That being said -- I hope to pick up the pen and start writing more of my prayerful poetry.  The challenge -- my life is loud, in fast forward and albeit an amazing adventure -- I need to find that quiet time once again.  Something I am praying for.

Here is a prayerful poem I wrote many years ago that is TBD (to be designed).



Life has many roads open to each and every one,
I have chosen the narrow road.
It is my only way Home.
On this road, there will be mountains to climb,
and mountains to dance on.
There will be valleys to rest,
and trenches to dig out of.
But I will be content wherever I am.
For I have one destination -- Heaven.
I will find some treasures along the way,
and I will lose some.
I will not worry about my next step.
If need be, I know God will carry me.
I will not dwell on my past steps,
they have been taken.
It is not my responsibility to scoff at those on this same road,
I know God walks with each person at a different pace.
My only responsibility is to remain open to God's teachings,
and along the way, help out others.
No matter what comes my way or what I have to leave behind,
nothing matters but the fact that I have been given the gift --
Grace.
And I will remain on the narrow road and live each day
step-by-step
as God leads me along life's narrow way.
                                         - by Amylee Weeks