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Date: 20 March 2007 16:40:27
I am not really sure why I decided to put Rembrandt's picture on my blog, other than I was feeling a bit low. The picture is one of my favourites as it inspires in me such hope. It is such a luminous picture, and I see such compassion in the face of the Father. I recognise that so often I feel like a combination of both the younger and the elder brother. I lose sight of the things that God has for me and I go off in my own direction, but at times I also sit in judgement of the behaviour of other people. This picture reminds me that at the heart of my life is the Father and that no matter what happens he is still there to welcome me home.
This week is potentially going to be quite difficult and I want to hold the image of this picture in my mind. I want to rest against the Father, letting him bear the weight of my sorrow, fear and confusion and I hope that as I do this I will find real peace and hope.