Blank Canvas

With each novel I write, I start with a blank canvas filling it with words that build colorful images for anyone interested to read.  It’s much like the blank canvas an artist would begin with before adding paint or ink to the board, creating a world all of our own making.

Wouldn’t it be something if we could start with a blank canvas every day?  All of our mistakes, stupidity, selfishness, etc. forgiven, giving us a clean slate.  The good news is that we can; you only need look up.  Pray for forgiveness.  None us of perfect, not even close.  It doesn’t mean that we should give up. 

Each new day we receive is a gift, a chance to begin anew.  We are given a fresh blank canvas.  What will you do with yours today?  My hope is that you fill it with color and share it with those around you – family, friends, and strangers alike.  You are blessed.  God’s love shines upon you.  Pass it on to everyone you come in contact with so that they may bask in the same warmth and glory bestowed upon you. 

Our lives are limited to only so many days, a rationed number of blank canvases.  How many of those are you willing to share with the world?  As for me, I have a lot of work to do.