June Bible Art Challenge!

A tree in my backyard inspired this idea for a Bible Study! I was watching it one windy stormy morning and my mind wandered thinking about how steady, constant and unwavering it was. I tend to be the kind of gal that is always seeking the next adventure. Trees don't do that. It seemed content to stay where it was and yet it was higher than all the trees around it. Growth like that happens steadily over time. The leaves would rustle gently in the wind, but it was not bent. I found myself desiring the qualities of this tree. It made me think about having a faith like that. I want a firm planting. To grow in stature and maturity through the practice of remaining strong and steady; unwavering no matter what kind of breezes life might blow at me.

I want to have "Steady Faith".

So let's dig in this month and see what we can find about Steady Faith. I think there's two ways to look at this topic.

First is how can we have "Steady Faith" and secondly is "How does God demonstrate His own Steady Faithfulness to us?"

How does it work?
You will need essentially 3 things: a Bible (with new and old testaments), a journal and some art supplies you enjoy using.

Bible Study/Journaling
Each week there will be a passage of scripture to study over. Read the verses everyday if you can. Ideally, you are spending time reading the same passage more than one time during the week. 3 - 4 times would be great! Ask God to speak to you through these verses and to open your heart and mind to what He wants to say to you. Journal any thoughts or questions that come to mind. You can also look up other supporting scriptures or define certain words to gain deeper understanding.

Art
Use your notes and questions from your journal as a source of inspiration to create ONE art piece for the week. It can be a portion of the scripture written in pretty hand writing, scrap-booked stickers collaged together or an image that comes to mind painted in watercolor. Whatever your artistic style and expression is - it WORKS!

Community Sharing!
On Thursday of the week, I will be posting and sharing on Instagram some of my own personal studies and art that I've started for that week! Let's all share what we're learning and how scripture is inspiring our creativity. You can use the hashtag #ebcjunebibleart  or you can tag me using the Instagram handle @emilybcreates. I would love see and share with others what you all are learning TOO!

Here are the scriptures for each week!
Week 1: June 2 - 8 Psalms 1: 1 - 3
Week 2: June 9 - 15 Colossians 1:9-14
Week 3: June 16 - 22 Isaiah 41:9-10
Week 4: June 23 - 29 1 Corinthians 4:1-5