Making your own luck

Skyfall, oil, 30"X30"
Why some people are lucky and others aren’t? There is a proverb that says: The day you decide to do, it is your lucky day. It could not be truer for me. However, sometime I get discouraged, and I can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is when I have to trust God and follow His lead on what I need to do next. One thing I know for sure is that God is in control (phew, what a relief!)…But I need to do my part and remind myself of a few things:Keep a positive attitude despite the odds.
  1. Persist even when I get rejected.
  2. Look for the right people who can help me, because it’s not just how good my work is – it’s about branching out.
  3. Keep up because eventually I will be in the right place at the right time.
  4. Pray, pray and pray!
God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:1
Last week I did a painting with a lot of green. Perhaps I felt inspired by St-Patrick! See my process below.
Happy St-Patrick’s Day my friends! Wishing you the luck of the Irish! God Bless…
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Monique XX

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