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Blessings or God of Hope, 1996

Blessings
Blessings

11 x 17 image area with collage, watercolor and calligraphy

Blessings or God of Hope, 1996 | Media List

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    11 x 17 image area with collage, watercolor and calligraphy



Statement

Blessings or God of Hope - celebrating a new home, anniversary, wedding, confirmation, ordination, graduation, new job, retirement ...

Client: Saint Paul Area Synod of the ELCA for retiring Bishop Lowell Erdahl

The original commission guided the layout and design. The first layer was
the Chinese character for peace in the background. Thereafter, the
composition was built using watercolor, collagé and lettering. This was
presented to a pastor upon his retirement; the verses were themes in
his years of work and ministry and speak of the blessings of a vibrant,
abiding faith in Christ.
The five blessing verses:
1. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:15
2. May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good, that you may do his well working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and every Hebrews 13:20-21.
3. Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, to Him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus, to all generations for ever and ever. Amen. Eph 3:20-21
4. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phiippians 4:6-7
5. The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:26


For information on commissions or cards or prints of this piece, contact Judy Dodds: 651 645 4223 or jdpens@gmail.com.

See also my other gallery and on-line store - http://pens.zenfolio.com/