Paper Dolls | Daddy's Blessing

Daddy's Blessing

 Artist: Michelle Bentham 

Paper Doll 3rd Edition | Original 16x20 Mixed Media on Canvas (Paper & Acrylic) 

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matthew 13:45-46 NKJV

You are the apple of His eye

The source of His delight

To Him, you are the Pearl of Great Price

Receive His loving kindness 

Enjoy His heart for you

You are His lovely daughter

No matter what you do

A beautiful reflection

His beautiful child

Precious in His sight

Words & Images (c) Michelle Bentham Creates 2009-2016, All Rights Reserved. 

Healing in His Wings (Malachi 4:2) | Revisited

This morning I was thinking of this painting I did in 2011. "Healing in His Wings" is representative of the work of Malachi 4:2 in my life. God has redeemed my tears, my identity, my time and He has delivered me and set me free. This morning He gave me a song of interpretation for this piece.

"I AM with you in your sorrows
I AM with you in your griefs
"I deliver you from evil
your healing rests in Me"

[Jehovah Rophe, "The Lord our healer"]

"I AM your time redeemer
I AM your ransom free
"I AM the fullness of who you are
when you live your life in Me"

[Jehovah Tsidkenu, "The Lord our Righteousness"]

He is the Son of Righteousness
He lives to set me free
I am all He says I am
Because He lives in me.

All artwork and written expression is (c) Michelle Bentham, 2011-2016 all rights reserved. See more of my artwork at michellebenthamcreates.com

Childlike Faith | Hope, Love Joy

Three little hearts wrapped in God's power, His light and His truth. 

   

Heart #1: "Childlike Faith | Heroic Hope" 

Artist: Michelle Bentham 

3x3 Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Mixed Media (Acrylic with Modeling Paste)

With the courage of a child 

taking flight into His Daddy's arms

Heroic Hope dares the impossible
taking risks without fear of harm

Eternally optimistic

It says, I Believe We Will. 

Heart #2: "Childlike Faith | Lavish Love" 

Artist: Michelle Bentham 

3x3 Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Mixed Media (Acrylic with Modeling Paste)

With the affection of a child

curled up in His Daddy's lap

Lavish Love rests in peace

Like a baby just down for a nap

Heart turned to heaven

It says, He Loves Me Still. 

                                   

Heart #3: "Childlike Faith | Just Joy" 

Artist: Michelle Bentham 

3x3 Gallery Wrap Canvas 

Mixed Media (Acrylic with Modeling Paste)

With the enthusiasm of a child

jumping up in His Daddy's presence

Just Joy bubbles up

It laughs out loud without reservation

Giddy in the moment

It says, His Delight is My Will. 

Words & Images (c) Michelle Bentham Creates 2009-2016 all rights reserved. 

Paper Doll | Soul Surrender

Soul Surrender

Artist: Michelle Bentham 

Paper Dolls 2nd Edition | Original 12x18 Mixed Media on Canvas (Paper & Acrylic)

Cast your sins into the depths of the sea

as you stand on the shoreline 

facing the waves

Tell your soul to embrace my grace

to release the fear, doubt and pain

The chains broken off as you worship Me. 

Words & Image (c) Michelle Bentham Creates 2009-2016 All Rights Reserved. 

Paper Dolls | "Into Marvelous Light"

Into Marvelous Light

Artist: Michelle Bentham 

Paper Dolls 4th Edition | 40x30 Mixed Media on canvas (Acrylic & Paper)

She walks in darkness bathed in light 

Carrying the fire of His delight

She lives to share the amazing story

 Of her transformed heart declaring His glory

Words & Images (c) Michelle Bentham Creates 2009-2016, All Rights Reserved. 

Paper Doll | "Her Name is Wildflower"

Her Name is Wildflower

Artist: Michelle Bentham 

Paper Doll 1st Edition | Original 16x20 Mixed Media on Canvas (Paper & Acrylic)

She takes off her sorrow 

Declaring her Redeemer's Glory

Her heart dances in His love

She declares the glory of His creation

Beauty for Ashes she's received

A glorious telling to be believed

Whether on a mountainside for His pleasure

or in a field for all to see

She can be plucked up and put in the house

The glory of Wildflower is that she be.

Words & Images (c) Michelle Bentham Creates 2009-2016 All Rights Reserved. 

Paper Doll | "Reflecting Glory"

Reflecting Glory

Artist: Michelle Bentham 

Paper Doll 7th Edition | Original 20x16 Mixed Media on Canvas (Paper & Acrylic) 

She kneels before the God of all

Surrendering the beauty from her ashes

Interceding and Lamenting 

the one she loves who struggles so

She trusts His timing and His presence

She knows His heart of grace and blessing

Her God receives her sacrifice of praise

Words & Images (c) Michelle Bentham Creates 2009-2016, All Rights Reserved.