Jesus Smiles Upon His Children

Don't you think?
How do you picture Jesus as you walk through your days...is he close or far away...is he formal & unapproachable or is he close & accepting?
May these pictures tear into your soul reminding you that 'it is finished' the veil has been torn, our God is approachable because He who knew NO sin, became sin so that we may become the righteousness of God in Christ. We are totally loved yes, but SO MUCH MORE, we are totally accepted IN Christ. We can not gain any more acceptance because of what we 'do' or 'don't do' or how 'good' we act or don't act.
Oh that we would fully grasp this as women who greatly influence those around us. May we RECIEVE God's delight in us, his lavish love towards us each day & dwell there pouring that same love & acceptance & delight out upon those in our sphere of influence.
May you be blessed as you gaze upon these beautiful pencil drawings....
May you draw close to the heart of God & be reminded of how he feels about his children.

Shalom,
Amanda Scott
beloved daughter of God
forgiven
free from condemnation
holy and dearly loved
created in Christ Jesus for good works that he prepared a long time ago
sinful, inadequate, sometimes moody woman who often/daily leans into Jesus embrace