Reflections of The Mountains and Me
A Journey Through Color, Form, and Faith
I didn’t go to the store looking for a canvas that day. I was simply following the Spirit’s lead. As I walked the aisle, I felt my breath slow and my heart settle on a 36″ x 36″ square canvas—simple, bold, and completely unexpected.
It was as if heaven whispered, “This one.”
I didn’t choose the canvas—it chose me.
Later that evening, I learned the new teaching series at church was titled By His Spirit, and the first message was Children of the Spirit. Something in me lit up with recognition. I felt that gentle inner nudge: This painting will be a part of the message.
As I began to paint, I reminded myself: this isn’t about creating something “perfect”—it’s about being present. It’s about worshiping with paint. It’s about having a conversation with the canvas, with the Spirit, and with my own heart.
Wrestling with Vision
I had been inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s Lake George with White Birch earlier that week. Her work stirred something in me—its stillness, its strength, its use of space. I wondered: Was the Holy Spirit trying to show me something through that painting?
When I stood in front of the blank canvas, I wrestled. I was caught between inspiration and uncertainty. Do I let this be influenced by her work—or is God taking me somewhere new?
So I began. I painted mountains, water, and sky, choosing a horizontal composition that brought a sense of openness and rest. I worshiped. I listened. I waited.
Not knowing what kind of tree to paint, I placed a simple green form—a placeholder—still caught in my head, trying to figure it out. But before I painted the tree, something happened almost instinctively…
I laid down the soil.
A base of earthy brown. It seemed small at the time—but now I see its meaning.
The soil was the foundation.
The soil was surrender.
The soil was Christ—laying down His life so something new could take root.
The Language of Color and Form
The more I painted, the more I realized—I wasn’t just painting scenery. I was painting scripture. I was painting my story.
🔹 The River
A symbol of the Spirit’s flow, of revelation and faithfulness. Blue is the space between heaven and earth. It reminded me of Psalm 1:3:
“That person is like a tree planted by streams of water…”
🔺 The Mountains
Vibrant and passionate, the mountains are a place of praise, intercession, and divine encounter. Fuchsia represents the womb of worship—where we become pregnant with God’s Word and promises.
“May the mountains bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.” —Psalm 72:3
🌳 The Tree
At first, undefined—just like I felt. But as the painting progressed, I realized it was a fruit tree. It was me. Rooted. Growing. Healed. Bearing fruit.
“They will be like a tree planted by the water… its leaves are always green.” —Jeremiah 17:7-8
What I Know Now
I was not just painting a landscape.
I was painting a message.
I was painting myself, by His Spirit.
This painting became a visual altar—a sacred invitation into worship, surrender, and transformation.
Now, I want to invite you into the journey.
Start Your Own Journey:
Download The Mountains and Me Creative Devotional Journal
This is more than a journal—it’s a sacred space for you to meet with God through color, scripture, reflection, and creativity.
Whether you’re brand new to creative worship or deeply rooted in a prophetic art practice, this devotional will help you:
✅ Deepen your connection with God through personal reflection
✅ Explore scripture through the lens of visual symbolism and color
✅ Embrace creativity as a form of worship and transformation
✅ Learn to trust the process—even when the full picture isn’t clear
Each section mirrors the movement of the painting:
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The Mountains — places of divine encounter
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The River — the Spirit’s constant flow
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The Soil — surrender and preparation
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The Tree — your identity and growth
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The Fruit — evidence of transformation
You’ll also find space for journaling, creative prompts, prayer, scripture meditation, and more.
