I Chose You
by Hazel Holland
Title
I Chose You
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Painting - Watercolor & Pastel
Description
After realizing the struggles that many of us face when it comes to trusting our Abba--our Daddy, I wanted to paint a picture that would speak to every heart. Because of broken relationships, hurtful childhoods, and the numerous disappointments of life, a lot of us have learned to protect ourselves from further hurt by guarding our hearts so as to shield ourselves from really experiencing intimacy with God.
But He is calling us to come to Him like a little child... He is calling us to get in touch with that child-like part of us that is spontaneous and carefree, and that is not afraid to embrace life because we know that our lives our safely hidden in God. We can risk reaching out to love others unconditionally because He first loved us!
After I painted the child's hand reaching up to God, and God's hand reaching down to grasp the child's, I was impressed to paint city tenement buildings in the background. The message I was receiving from Him is that behind those brick and stone walls are children that He is calling to Himself...little children as well as adult children. They all need to know who Jesus is, and that God is pouring out His Spirit so that they can be drawn to Him. They all need to know that He knows them by name, and is eager and willing and wanting to embrace them with His strong arms of love and draw them into His heart.
Can you hear the cry of the Father's heart as He calls out to us to bring His lost children home? Each one is precious and chosen and known by Him. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to give us God's heart of agape love for those He is calling to Himself. We are called to be His ministers of reconciliation as we partner with God and with one another to bring His beloved children home.
"Father, thank You, that You reached down and took hold of us before we ever reached out to you! Now we are forever gratefully Yours." ♥
* Won 3rd place 3-way tie in FAA contest "Tell the Truth"
* Top Finisher in FAA contest"The Light"
* Top Finisher in "Religion" Contest 10/10/15
* Top Finisher in "Jesus" contest 10/18/15
* Top Finisher in "Orange, Yellow, Red, Black" contest 8/12/16
* Top Fisher in "My Heart's Desire" contest 8/12/16
* Won 1st place in "Artists Who Are also Writers" contest 8/15/16
* Won 2nd place in "Blatant Cross Promotion" contest 9/18/16
* Won 3rd place in the "Human Hands" contest 9/26/16
* Top Finisher in "The Journey to Recovery - Art Heals" contest 10/21/16
* Top Finisher in "End of Story" contest 10/25/16
* Top Finisher in the "Hands" contest 2/14/17
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Gary F Richards 22 Days Ago
Such a great spiritual I Chose You composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Hazel Holland
Danielle, thanks so much for featuring "I Chose You" in the group "Everyday Wonder"! I truly appreciate your support!
Hazel Holland
Bob, thanks so much for featuring "I Chose You" in the group "Non Photography". Your support is truly appreciated!
Lori Pittenger
Congratulations your outstanding artwork has been featured on the leading page of Impressionism group! Please visit the group to view it in our online gallery and to add it to the many themed catalogs in the group’s discussions. Excellent work!
Hazel Holland replied:
Lori, thanks so much for featuring "I Chose You" in the group "Impressionism"! I truly appreciate your support!
Laurie's Intuitive
So beautifully done, Hazel! Viewing this wonderful art and its description is very comforting and soothing to the soul! Love it! F/Voted!
Jenny Revitz Soper
BRAVO! Your artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of The Artists Group, 2/19/2022! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… SHARING IS CARING! Well deserved! Fl
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS! Your work has been featured in the Home Page of The ARTIST BUZzz Group! You are cordially invited to POST image embed links for this distinction to the 🌟GAs -Features Archive -2022 thread in the discussion tab. Thank you for your glimpse of beauty!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives l/f/p
Anne Gifford
When I need some comfort, I picture the hand of Jesus reaching out to me, and all I have to do is to take it. We are all children in God's view! This painting speaks to me. like/f
Hazel Holland replied:
Anne, thank you so much for your kindness and support! I'm so grateful and humbled that my painting continues to speak your heart!
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS Hazel on your HOMEPAGE FEATURE in SHCF Group!...amazing mixed media piece! Your work is always Light filled and inspired and fills the viewer with JOY! LF
Hazel Holland
GJ, thank you so much for the feature in the "Spiritual Hospitality and Creative Fellowship" group!
Hazel Holland
Amy Barrow and Son's - Luke and Tom Barrow, thank you so much for the feature in the Story Art and Allegorical Art" group!
Tejsweena Renu Krishan
WOW!! It's reminds me of my parents!! I am so touched by soul, dearest Hazel. This is paradisaical creation formed with the complete love, peace and faith of yours. Love it from the core of my soul! Stay blessed, happy and live free. :) L/F
Hazel Holland
Mariola Bitner, thanks so much for featuring "I Chose You" in the group "500 Views". I truly appreciate your support!
Hazel Holland
Robyn King, thanks so much for featuring "I Chose You" in the group "The World We See Group". I truly appreciate your support!
Hazel Holland
Stephanie, Zelaya, thank you so much for featuring "I Chose You" in the group "Vivid Beautiful Art". Your support is truly appreciated!
Anne Gifford
Congratulations on your contest win, Hazel. I love the description for this painting. This very image is one that I often think of when in need of comfort. Thank you for putting it onto paper in such a thoughtful way. like/f
Hazel Holland replied:
Anne, thank you so much for our thoughtful and encouraging comments! God's blessings on your art and week! :-)