I'm back!

It's been just over three years since I've posted here and so much has happened in life, in my creating. To keep it succinct to the realm of art, I created my own business website, began to work hard at promoting my work, and after about a year I saw growth in sales and attention. It was good on paper, my numbers were growing, and I should have been very pleased. I did experience great joy but, much to my selfish chagrin,  I deeply felt the Lord telling me regarding my business, "Not now."  

I had too much at stake at home with four little ones to steward and a husband working hard to support us all in every way, that my time was best utilized surrender in pursuit of God to provide financially. I realized, too,  that my heart's needs were being met by the approval others through my artwork. Simply stated, I had lost my mentality of serving my audience of One (God Himself). I needed to regain rightful order. I needed to see the beauty in the busy around me and let go of my way.

So, here I am, three plus years later, letting the Lord hold the reigns. And, you know, once I let go, I was BLOWN AWAY by His grace, affirming me that this was the best decision, His decision.  Life has been a consistent set of challenges, that God has graciously, brilliantly carried us through. I am still creating, and growing. I continue to post some of my process and work on instagram (@e.obrienart). I have missed the journal aspect of blogging, so I will return as the Lord allows and directs. I look forward to seeing how the Lord will use this, great or small.

May God's grace rest on you today, 

Erin