Walk With Me Painting V

I love each title so much. They have become devotionals for my heart as I read them again and again. I hope you have all enjoyed them as well.

Walk with Me: Painting V

Walk with me, Immanuel. I am with you. And as one who walks with a lion by their side, you have nothing to fear.

Be fearless for I, the King of Kings, am your mighty protector. I have your back at all times. I am your rescuer in your times of trouble.

All children of God follow me, and I will confidently lead and guide you on my path. And when you think you are out of sight, see that I am your divine pursuer.  When you need rescue I am coming for you. Your enemies will flee before me and tremble at my coming. They will see me coming on the clouds of recompense.  My children, I am coming for you. Not one of you will be lost. I am coming. I will leave the ninety-nine for you.

I am your rescuer, always chasing after you with protection abounding. I am your proud defender obedient to the chase. This is the heart of the lion and the king who is mighty to save. Redemption is yours so be courageous and unafraid. You are my prize!

The majestic King is all powerful, walk fiercely with faith into your divine destiny. For the Lord of all runs after you. Your defender is coming in a holy pursuit and His eyes are fixed on His beloved and He will run past everything to get to His bride. This is the goodness of God – fierce love.

Note from the artist:

When I finished each painting in this series I invited you all to share your title suggestions, thoughts or verses that came to mind. I was so moved by each one I felt that they all needed to be included into a collaborative title somehow.  I’ve taken all of your words and put them together to convey the fullest expression of each work. Thank you for being a part of the words that flow through this series. I hope that this becomes an ongoing prayer and a blessing for you as you walk with Him.

Walk With Me Painting IV

Each title sounds like a beautiful psalm to me. What do you think?

Walk With Me: Painting IV

Walk with me as one. There is no fear, only peace in my presence and majesty. Heed my instruction and commune with me. Touch and see that I am good. Thy rod and thy staff are a comfort, for I leave my peace with you.  Let me comfort you, and surrender all to Immanuel – God with us.  Reach out your hand to me, grab hold of me and be made whole with me.

Behold, the lion and the lamb. Press in and come near and I will give to you understanding. My thoughts are not your thoughts and my ways are not your ways, come higher. There is a place for deep connection and intimacy as you draw near me in presence, honor and surrender. Be one with me and receive the peace of the Lord. Be still, cease striving for I have called you by name and you are mine.

Come away with me. I am not a tame lion. No!  I am fierce but there is no fear in drawing near to my presence. Be still and know. Seek me with all of your heart for I am with you, always with you. I restore your soul and make you lie down in green pastures. I lead you beside still waters and refresh all the weariness of your soul.

You were made for relationship with me, my beloved, draw near to the king of your heart. I am the path of life and in my presence I will fill you with joy. And by my right hand, every eternal pleasing thing will be given to you. This is walking with me in alignment - trusting. My peace is yours forevermore. 

Lie down; rest for it is already finished.  A quiet confidence is found here with the lion and the lamb. My sheep know my voice and I am calling you all to draw near. It is finished and you can approach me with boldness. Be near and receive the mercy and grace of my redeeming love. Let me lavish it on you. You are chosen, you are beloved, you are anointed, and you are mine. Reach out and connect with me in a whole new way.

Note from the artist:

When I finished each painting in this series I invited you all to share your title suggestions, thoughts or verses that came to mind. I was so moved by each one I felt that they all needed to be included into a collaborative title somehow.  I’ve taken all of your words and put them together to convey the fullest expression of each work. Thank you for being a part of the words that flow through this series. I hope that this becomes an ongoing prayer and a blessing for you as you walk with Him.

Walk With Me - Painting III

Read and hear how your words capture this painting so perfectly.

Walk with me, even if all you can call out to me is Lord.  I carry you close to my heart, so let me carry you through this. Walk humbly with me by surrendering all of your burdens and laying them at my feet. I come down to you, can you perceive me? 

I know your pain. Your pain is my pain.  Be astonished, have reverence and weep no more. The lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David is triumphant.  Give to me all your insecurity for you are in security with me.

I walk before you, with you and behind you in the valleys. In everything my love is with you. Through the depths continue to walk by faith for I am El Roi – The God Who Sees. Follow me for I know everything that you need every step of the way. I am your protector and redeemer and I carried it all to the cross so you wouldn’t have to.

Take comfort in this – although it may feel unexpected to meet with me in the valley, just remember that I am with you.  You have nothing to fear. You will find my comfort even in the darkest of places. Even then. Yes even in the darkest valley, allow my rod and staff to comfort you. I am with you. You are with me too.

Hold on. Let me carry this load. Keep standing and keep moving forward through the storms, the sorrows and the suffering. Even then, I am with you. Even then, I am sovereign. Even then, you can continue to believe in me. Into the pit I will walk with you where others fear to tread. My sovereignty is all you need – for all things bow down to the King. You do not have to fear any evil. Lay aside all things that weigh you down or make you stumble. Run with endurance for the battle ahead of you has already been marked out. Come and worship, let’s gather in my majesty. My glory is yours. All courage and strength belong to you.

I am the one who feels and knows your pain for I was myself rejected and despised, a man of suffering familiar with your affliction. Gethsemane - the place of my grief and sorrow.  Where He leads me I will follow.

Friend. Reflect and surrender your affliction for thou art with you. I carefully go before you with intention and precision. I have a pathway that I have placed there. The valley is for passing through; it’s not your destination. Move with me, look at your feet and I will be a lamp unto them. Keep going. Keep trusting. Keep walking step by step. Let’s pass through this together.

 Note from the artist:

When I finished each painting in this series I invited you all to share your title suggestions, thoughts or verses that came to mind. I was so moved by each one I felt that they all needed to be included into a collaborative title somehow.  I’ve taken all of your words and put them together to convey the fullest expression of each work. Thank you for being a part of the words that flow through this series. I hope that this becomes an ongoing prayer and a blessing for you as you walk with Him.