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In the background of all of the sketches, commissions, and personal projects I've been working on I've been struggling to create a new ID image depicting who I am and my current season in life.

I've been dealing with the pain of loss, wrestling with resentment, jealousy, and a calloused spirit. I've been fighting against old habits and struggling to keep my hope and my heart alive in the face of global tragedy. My anxiety towards my future and the uncertainty of my direction has left me feeling empty, impatient and frustrated. And my faith in Jesus continues to be tested.

This current season has been and continues to be one filled with uncomfortable moments that have cost me many tears and much heartache. (This goes deeper than art, obviously.) I've been praying, reading, and writing and in my time of reflection, I believe that in my spirit God has spoken to me that I must allow myself to be broken instead of seeking my own stubborn and selfish strength. That I need to embrace the pain, tear down the walls I've built and become sensitive to Him and the dilemmas of this fallen world.

There is much more to come in prayer and in action but in this humbling, breaking and refining season (and lifestyle) I pray that I'll be faithful and continue to cling to Psalm 34:18 "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." and 1 Peter 5:5-11 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen."

Description

In the background of all of the sketches, commissions, and personal projects I've been working on I've been struggling to create a new ID image depicting who I am and my current season in life.

I've been dealing with the pain of loss, wrestling with resentment, jealousy, and a calloused spirit. I've been fighting against old habits and struggling to keep my hope and my heart alive in the face of global tragedy. My anxiety towards my future and the uncertainty of my direction has left me feeling empty, impatient and frustrated. And my faith in Jesus continues to be tested.

This current season has been and continues to be one filled with uncomfortable moments that have cost me many tears and much heartache. (This goes deeper than art, obviously.) I've been praying, reading, and writing and in my time of reflection, I believe that in my spirit God has spoken to me that I must allow myself to be broken instead of seeking my own stubborn and selfish strength. That I need to embrace the pain, tear down the walls I've built and become sensitive to Him and the dilemmas of this fallen world.

There is much more to come in prayer and in action but in this humbling, breaking and refining season (and lifestyle) I pray that I'll be faithful and continue to cling to Psalm 34:18 "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." and 1 Peter 5:5-11 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen."