Sweet or Sour?
by sandihester
How sweet are Your Words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103
Psalm 119 may be my all time favorite Psalm, because it talks so much about the Word of God. It uses such beautiful pictures of delighting in God’s Word over and over all through the VERY long Psalm. Grady and I are reading Psalm 119 right now. Grady reads a Psalm every night to us before we go to sleep. It’s my favorite part of our evening together. I love hearing him read the Word over us. I think the Lord delights in it too.
Grady calls Psalm 119 “Bertha” because it’s so long :). I asked him if we could break up Psalm 119 instead of reading in all in one night – I really like to savor this one. It resonates with me, because I love His Word so much. It truly is sweeter than honey to my mouth. May I ask a personal question? How does it taste to you? I remember a time in my life when His Word was dull tasting – almost sour. I had no desire for it at all. But the Lord tells us to ask and we shall receive. He is the Giver of good gifts. Ask Him for a sweet taste in your mouth for His Word and see if my precious Jesus doesn’t give in abundance. Increase our hunger Lord Jesus! May our appetite be for You and You alone!
I painted this several months ago. It’s my sugar dish. The scripture on the painting is actually on my sugar bowl. Grady got me the most amazing dishes ever for a birthday or anniversary gift (I never can remember what gifts I get when – sorry Grady – I know you’re smiling as you read this! It’s hard to remember when your man spoils you rotten (AND when you have a brain the size of a pea.) I know… and I’m sorry if you’re jealous, but I truly do have the best husband in the world!!!!). Ok so back to my dishes… the dishes all have scripture on them – they truly are beautiful! Each set has a different topic such as family, love, faith, etc. and there are different verses for each topic. Did I mention how much I love them :)??!!!
Sandi Hester 
Sandi,
Love, love, love it! I’m having to save all my “egg money” for your sale! I want a copy of this one too (see response
to “prostitutes” painting)! This is my prayer,”that I love His Word more than my necessary food”.
Thank you for sharing your prescious gift with us all.
Susan
Susan, you’re cracking me up! You won’t have to save too much – I’m trying to make the paintings very reasonable! Remind me to give you the details when I see you at church.
Sandi, I am like Susan. I absolutely love this painting. You may have to make several if you haven’t already. Can’t wait for your sale. Roger even says he is coming. Oh, Boy!
Love Ya,
Barbara
Oh I’m so glad you like this one – I started not to even post this one because I wasn’t sure if other’s would like it or not (I second guess myself way to much). I’ll add this one to my list for the next art sale – I already have all my prints made for this sale. I’m so glad yall are coming to the sale!!!
I just stumbled on your blog. I love it! I didn’t know you painted in high school or at all. Your work is beautiful. We need to catch up one of these days! I am amazed by all your blogs, so fantastic!
Hey Jill! I’m glad you stumbled on :). I didn’t know I painted in H.S. either. The Lord brought this gift to my attention a little less than 2 years ago. I would LOVE to get together and catch-up – it’s been WAY too long. Thank you for the sweet comment!