If: Kernel

Monday, May 14, 2012


 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.- John 12:24

In this verse Jesus was referring to His death and resurrection. This verse is also about spiritual brokenness and surrender to God.  Brokenness will produce a harvest of abundance, once we are completely surrendered. Jesus was teaching that as long as the grain remains unplanted and un-yielded, it cannot bear fruit.  For me personally…I absolutely loved my job as a Sheriff’s Deputy.  God however was calling me to lay down my job and begin to do something I did not know how to do,  "Paint"….Fear set in, I fought and fought the promptings of the Lord to paint…I didn’t even know where to begin…I had never even picked up a paint brush… so, I remained un-yielded for quite some time.  It wasn’t until I became sick that I was forced to give up my job anyway.  Once I was finally broken and yielded before the Lord, I surrendered and began to paint.  God gave me something more beautiful than I could ever ask for.  He showed me what I was truly born to doJ So this week ask yourself this question … What is Jesus saying to me personally about surrender in my life? 

17 comments:

  1. I love your paintings, Kelly. Keep listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

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  2. A precious post! God's patience and love towards us is so amazing. Your paintings are beautiful and come from an especially beautiful heart!! All praise to Jesus!

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  3. Your post and your painting are AWESOME! This would make the most amazing inspirational card EVER!

    ♥♥♥
    Sue

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  4. Thank you for sharing and thus inspiring me to be still and listen...

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  5. I love how the Lord speaks through your artwork!

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  6. Kelly, I'm SO glad you 'died to self' and started painting. Your work truly is a blessing, I'm certain the Lord is using it!

    Be blessed!
    Malaika.

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  7. This was a great post. Thank you so much for the awesome word! :)

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  8. Oh Kelly, what a wonderful post!! I'm so glad glad you picked up that brush and God showed you what you were truly meant to do. Your work is amazing! This was definitely a post I needed to hear today . . . .as I am currently between careers and trusting God to show ME what it is He truly desires me to do:) Thank you!

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  9. Wow Kelly that is an amazing story.

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  10. I agree with Mechelle. Thank you so much for sharing this. Beautiful painting, beautiful words!

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  11. Love the reference and how you applied it to your own life. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. That is a hard, needing much thought question at the end! Your example of finally surrendering, obeying His prompting,listening to Him and the blessing that you are is inspiration to really find the answer to that question.

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  13. That is so beautiful Kelly! God is speaking to me to surrender things also and I am now ready to obey. Blessings Niki xx

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  14. Beautiful watercolor! I love the grace of the curved stalk.

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  15. Before I even read your post, my first thought when seeing your painting was "Wow, every painting she does is just so beautiful!" After reading your post, I have to say "Well of course it is if she is letting God use her!!" Thank you for following God's calling...it's blessing others in wonderful ways. :-)

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  16. Thank you so much Kathryn and everyone for all the wonderful comments! I thank God that He is a God of Second chances: ))

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