Today is my birthday. It's October, the leaves are rustling, the International Balloon Fiesta is all abuzz here in Albuquerque, and I'm 38 years old. I have so much to be grateful for and so much to rejoice in, not the least of which is the compelling love of Christ-- the wondrous grace that makes all things new.
And, perhaps that is what I love so much about October. It reminds me that there is a transformation to all things. That we are not left as we are.
I'd have nothing if I didn't have the hope of being transformed day by day. Lord willing, no two Octobers will ever be the same because for me, there is no going back...only forward as God enables and provides for all that he calls and promises. I am so glad to live in a world where there are Octobers...because October means the old is passing and the new is coming around the bend.
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A World Where There Are Octobers[/caption]
I'm no watercolorist, but I'm continuing on the journey to faithfully put my pencil or brush to the task of noting and cherishing grace found in my life, all of October.
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Drawing Close {31 Days of sketching and noting grace through drawing.}[/caption]
And today, I'm drawing close to the passing of the old and the coming of the new, found in the last remaining days of a pot of flowers on my windowsill.
Join me everyday this month for the Drawing Close series.
Day 1: Drawing Close Intro Day 2: A Portrait Day 3: Parts of A Whole Day 4: Be Strong and Courageous Day 5: A World Where There Are Octobers {My Birthday} Day 6: Day 7: Day 8: Day 9: Day 10: Day 11: Day 12: Day 13: Day 14: Day 15: Day 16: Day 17: Day 18: Day 19: Day 20: Day 21: Day 22: Day 23: Day 24: Day 25: Day 26: Day 27: Day 28: Day 29: Day 30: Day 31: