Marvelous Light

Prayers from the Easel

Marvelous Light

Tears can be like seeds—planted in sorrow, yet returning in time with the promise that we may learn to love again.

This painting was inspired during a quiet walk through a friend’s garden on their farm. As I moved through the landscape, I found myself reflecting on the restorative power of love and how deeply it transforms our lives.

In the midst of the composition stands a single red flower. For me, it represents the saving presence of Jesus—His love at work within a life that has been repurposed and renewed. The painting holds a gentle tension between abstraction and form. Strong lines suggest the physical world we inhabit, while softer shapes dissolve into beauty and light, hinting at the spiritual dimension that surrounds us. When we begin to desire more life, more love, and more joy, something within us opens. The power of love begins to move quietly through our lives—bringing illumination, restoration, and new purpose. We become, as Scripture reminds us, new creations.

Psalm 16 speaks of this promise: “You make known to me the path of life;in Your presence there is fullness of joy.” Like a vine that sends out tender shoots and blossoms, God’s love connects itself to the many areas of our lives, bringing new growth where we once thought nothing could flourish.

Paintings are born out of much labor, reflection, and prayer. My hope is that this image reminds you that God’s love continues to move quietly through the world, restoring hearts and awakening new life.

Thank you for taking the time to explore this work.

Each day holds mercies waiting to be discovered. Perhaps enjoying this painting may be one of them.

-Suzanne Fernandez

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