How powerful our thoughts

[Psa 10:4]] KJV* The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.

- Definition of thoughts.

1. purpose, discretion, device, plot

a. purpose

b. discretion

c. devices (evil)

- Origin: from [[d 2161]]

- TWOT entry: 556c

- Part(s) of speech: Noun Feminine

- Strong's: From [[d 2161]]; a _plan_ usually evil (_machination_) sometimes good (_sagacity_): - (wicked) device discretion intent witty invention lewdness mischievous (device) thought wickedly.

Is God in all your thoughts, purposes, strategies?  When He is not the centre of everything we do, then we will not seek after God.  Then who do we represent?

The Oasis Church Worship team mixed medium collage

This collage represents the artwork of the worship team from our church. The worship team were given the task of expressing their worship through a variety of different art mediums. Instead of worshipping using instruments like they always do, they used mixed medium to create their worship. This was a time to worship in a different way, and to add diverse layers using paint, crayons, ink, collage.

Top 10 Qualities of a Great Artist

I recently came across this bit of info I found a while ago – thanks, whoever wrote it!

Great artists create paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other dazzling decorative pieces. To be a successful artist, one should have:

• 1. An Awareness of the Audience: A great artist is well-aware of who the audience will be for the piece they are working on. They keep the needs and wants of this particular audience in mind when developing a project.
• 2. An Eye for Design: A great artist has a keen eye for design and knows what makes for a good work of art.
• 3. Creativity: A great artist is very creative and always has new ideas for projects.
• 4. Humility: A great artist has a sense of humility and is open to criticism. They understand that not everyone will have the same feelings about their work.
• 5. Knowledge of Materials: A great artist is familiar with a variety of materials that can go into a project and knows how to most effectively use them to bolster a piece.
• 6. Passion: A great artist is passionate about their work and practices their art because they love the work and feel a need to create.
• 7. Savvy Technical Ability: A great artist is technically savvy and can employ computer applications into their work.
• 8. Sketching Skills: A great artist has great sketching skills and can use those skills to lay out the basics of an upcoming project, either for their own reference or to show the project to others.
• 9. Strong Business Sense: A great artist has excellent business skills and can market themselves and their work to the public.
• 10. Vision: A great artist has a strong sense of vision and can easily picture the desired end result at the outset of a project.

 

 

 

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Andrew de la Hunt-James

The Oasis Church

 

God creates- why don't we follow His example?

I am siting in a coffee shop in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal South Africa), looking at people walking past, having coffee talking to other people, doing business. Different shapes and sizes, different characters. Some laughing and joking some serious. It is then that the thought came to me, "God must have had so much fun creating all of us".
Let me clear up something. I do not believe in the "big bang" theory and that my forefather was a monkey! I believe that God created the earth as it is stated in Genesis 1 - God created the earth in 6 days and rested on the 7th day.  But as we look at nature and the animals I can not help but think that God must have had fun creating and still is having fun creating (I can't help but wonder if it is not His way to relax as it is for us seeing that we are created in his image.)

With my mind thinking I am reminded of a statement that I heard a prophet make last weak. Everybody is creative and can create something. We all have been brainwashed to believe that art or music needs to sound this way or look that way to be art. But this is untrue. If we allow God to inspire us to draw and all we can draw well is a stick man draw your stick man to the best of your ability. The funny thing is that you will know the meaning behind your piece of art and somebody else could have some other interpretation of it, and it can inspire somebody. I saw some art that this prophet has done. She just applied water colour to paper,  and followed Gods instruction as to how to move it around - wow how beautiful, and there was a story behind every picture.

I took up the challenge this lady left us with, grabbed my camera and took some pictures. The picture that is with this blog is one that I did (would be interesting to hear what God is telling you about this picture, let me know) and it was so much fun to let my mind go and think how I can take different pictures and combine it into one with a message.

I believe for too long we have allowed the unsaved to dictade to us what is art, music. I believe it is time for us as believers to start allowing the creative juices from heaven to flow in us and to start creating art and music inspired from heaven.

This morning I want to put the challenge out there. Sit with God for a hour and ask Him to help you write a poem, song, picture, any piece of creative artwork and put it on your blog for us all to see, and comment on.

Lets take the creative world back from the devil. God creates and so must we!!
I pray that God will bless you with some awesome creations.

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Ruann

Still to come...Editor's testimony

Hi all,

Long time no blog!

Things have been a bit busy...been travelling etc etc. Felt I needed to write a bit of my testimony and background as we are a relational community. Please feel free to send in yours. And also, don't forget to "follow" to be part of this community, and to stay updated.

Keep well and thanks!

Andrew de la Hunt-James
Editor
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You have a beautiful inheritance!

Psalm 16-The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; yea, I have a beautiful inheritance.

Just enjoy that for a moment! You have a beautiful inheritance! Despite anything else, you have a beautiful inheritance. Remind yourself, speak it over yourself, tell yourself (and others around you) that you have a beautiful inheritance. When this has sunk in, you will find you begin to exhibit this in the fruit you bear. The essence of that beautiful inheritance is your love-relationship with Jesus. It's the foundational and motivational drive behind what you do and why you do it. You've been adopted into a family, and now play a mjor role in that family, being released to shine your glory in your own unique way. Part of your personal "beautiful inheritance" is the flavour you add to the mix. Your talents and abilities and your anointing are part of a diverse whole. Let them fade, and a shadow is cast somewhere on the whole. Let is shine, and the whole begins to sparkle.

As I've watched an increase in creativity, I see how it is contagious and has a multiplying effect. In a busy world it is easy to either lay down some of our talents. But if we pick them up again as an act of worship and to remain true to ourselves, our inheritance will be beautiful and have it's full effect of glorifying our King, as well as shining a light into the world.

Try it.

Andrew de la Hunt-James
The Oasis Church
http://cre84life.blogspot.com
www.theoasischurch.co.za

Heavenly inspiration

Are you hitting a wall when it comes to fresh ideas for your artworks? I recently heard some inspiring words that I believe are helpful for those who are currently trying to break through to new levels or depths in their creativity. I will paraphrase and trust you will share your own experiences and revelation.

I believe we should be aiming at flowing in Holy Spirit anointing, and constantly seeking revelation from the word and always wanting to hear God's voice for the now.

Lesley Lee reckons we should be refreshed in the garden, in the bridal chamber with our God. Then we will see from a heavenly perspective to usher in what God wants for now. Please visit her website at: www.lesleylee.co.za For a fuller explanation and the fullness of her heart. I believe she has some keys for artists now, and hope they help you break into the next level.

I personally feel that God births new inspiration out of that intimate place with him. I hope you are able to get there.

I pray you are currently pushing through with your creativity - allowing God to help you bring to life what he has for yhou and thbrough you for the church or the world.

Andrew de la Hunt-James
The Oasis Church
http://cre84life.blogspot.com
www.theoasischurch.co.za