Category: Desert Praise series

Embrace Gratitude

Saturday 1 February 2020 / Dyed4you Art / 5 Comments

Embrace Gratitude reminds us that when we intentionally shift our focus from the storms and turmoil life brings and instead choose to focus on gratitude for that which is good, our hearts are lightened and we open ourselves up for increasing blessing.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 (AMP) Though the fig tree does not blossom And there is no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive fails And the fields produce no food, Though the flock is cut off from the fold And there are no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the Lord; I will [choose to] shout in exultation in the [victorious] God of my salvation! The Lord God is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army]; He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feet And makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my high places [of challenge and responsibility]…

God of Compassion (El Rachum)

Monday 9 September 2019 / Dyed4you Art / 5 Comments

God of Compassion (El Rachum) reminds us that our God is so moved with compassion towards us that He collects each of our tears in a bottle. Whether in grief or in joy, He is moved by what moves us – so great is His love for us.

Psalm 56:8-10 (TPT) You’ve kept track of all my wandering and my weeping. You’ve stored my many tears in your bottle—not one will be lost. For they are all recorded in your book of remembrance. The very moment I call to you for a father’s help the tide of battle turns and my enemies flee. This one thing I know: God is on my side! I trust in the Lord. And I praise him! I trust in the Word of God. And I praise him!

Tenacious Bloom

Wednesday 11 July 2018 / Dyed4you Art / 4 Comments

Tenacious Bloom depicts our tenacious bloom sprouting forth in vibrant life despite the harsh environment as the Lion of Judah and Heavenly Hosts stand guard and make their support and encouragement known.

Song of Solomon 2:1 (AMPC) [She said] I am only a little rose orautumn crocus of the plain of Sharon, or a [humble] lily of the valleys [that grows in deep and difficult places].
Isaiah 35:1-2 (NIV) The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God.

Morning Dance

Wednesday 9 May 2018 / Dyed4you Art / 6 Comments

Morning Dance is a visual reminder that in the seasons of hardship and mourning we must press in, dancing and lifting our praise as we await the dawn. Then our mourning dance becomes our morning dance.

Psalm 30:11 (GNT) You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy.
Psalm 126:5 (NLT) Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.

Hopeful Dawn

Saturday 9 February 2013 / Dyed4you Art / 3 Comments

Hopeful Dawn depicts the undaunted and steadfast worshiper who – filled with expectation – is awaiting the new morning.

I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. Psalm 119:147 (ESV)

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) Continue reading

Refine Me

Wednesday 23 May 2012 / Dyed4you Art / 8 Comments

Refine Me depicts our passionate worshiper welcoming the Refiner’s Fire and being transformed.

And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The LORD is my God.’ Zechariah 13:9 Continue reading

Refuge

Tuesday 3 April 2012 / Dyed4you Art / 11 Comments

Refuge depicts the time in the desert season where all has finally been surrendered and we simply rest in Him.

But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may exult in You. For You bless the righteous, O Lord; You cover him with favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:11-12 ESV Continue reading

Consuming Fire

Tuesday 3 April 2012 / Dyed4you Art / 9 Comments

Consuming Fire depicts the worshiper not afraid to embrace the desert season and the Refiner’s fire – focused only on bringing glory to the Father.

“Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another.” Isaiah 48:10-11 Continue reading

Possess It

Thursday 5 January 2012 / Dyed4you Art / 10 Comments

Possess It depicts a worshiper who is willing to trust the Father and praise Him even in the midst of the desert.

“But my servant… because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” Numbers 14:24 Continue reading