On Eagle's Wings

Prayers from the Easel

On Eagle’s Wings

“But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”— Isaiah 40:31

As a Christian artist, I find great joy in bringing illumination to the faithfulness of God and declaring His love through the language of art.

In this image, the eagle waits in stillness. Its wings are not yet spread. It rests in a quiet posture of attentiveness, watching the movement of the wind. At the right moment, it will rise—not by force, but by allowing the storm winds to lift it higher, where it glides with strength and ease.

This moment of waiting is deeply symbolic of our spiritual life.

Scripture reminds us that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength. Waiting is not inactivity—it is trust. It is a posture of the heart that listens for God’s movement and learns to rise when His Spirit begins to carry us. In times like these, when the world feels unsettled with unrest, conflict, uncertainty, and rapid change, many people are searching for deeper meaning. Beneath the noise of daily life there is a quiet longing within the human heart—a longing that ultimately points us back to our Creator. God has made every provision for us to return our hearts to Him.

Through my artwork, I hope to awaken this heavenly sensitivity—the awareness that we are not alone, and that our lives are held within the care of a faithful Father who calls us higher.

Like the eagle, we are invited to wait, to trust, and to rise.

Artist Reflection

Many of my workshop and retreat projects are created with the intention of helping people enter into this kind of spiritual awareness through creativity.

This particular work can be constructed in various sizes and formats, sometimes even designed as illuminated lightbox pieces. One of the most joyful aspects of the project is its transformation between day and night—an image that shifts when light passes through it, revealing a new dimension.

Participants often use a variety of papers, images, and personal photographs as they create. These works become what I like to call “windows to heaven”—visual reminders that creativity can open our hearts to deeper spiritual insight. It is a privilege to share these experiences with others who are longing to grow in faith and discover the joy of creative expression.

My hope is always the same:to ignite creativity, to encourage the heart, and to invite people into a deeper encounter with God’s Word.

— Suzanne Fernandez

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