Give Me Jesus; 2014; 10.5″ x 14.5″; mixed media: watercolor, pastel, acrylic.
Through all the glitter, tedium, and crush of this life…
I’ve seen it in rural Vietnam in the shining eyes of parents who care for eight orphaned boys…
Vietnam, (c) Colleen Briggs 2011
…in the joyful upturned faces of the persecuted church of Nepal, who gather without fear…
Nepal, (c) Colleen Briggs, 2012
…in those who awoke in the desperate poverty of Mathare Valley, the second largest slum of East Africa, yet dance with exhilarated abandon.
Kenya, (c) Colleen Briggs 2011
I witnessed it yet again in a man who should have been dead a year-and-a half ago after a random shooting in volatile Port au Prince, yet sings today to the One He calls Healer.
Haiti, (c) Colleen Briggs 2014
All around the world, unified testimony rises. Whatever language it occupies; white, brown or black hands lifted high – it is the same Light, the same Hope.
Wherever I am on this planet, I stake my claim with brothers and sisters of every tongue and tribe – just give me Jesus.
With special thanks to my brother-in-law, Doug, who challenged me to “paint a song”: Give Me Jesus by Jeremy Camp.
Colleen Briggs Images & Writing 
Love this! I am talking next week at bible study about Jesus being the light of the world!
A. Can I borrow this painting to have up while I talk and B. Can we have coffee soon? 🙂
Megan
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Absolutely yes! I’ll email you.
Beautiful Colleen. I may not always tell you, but know that I am often inspired and encouraged by your writing, and now your painting…
You are a constant and treasured source of encouragement in my life, Lorie!
Beautiful words.
❤ Carsla
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Thank you Carsla! I’ve enjoyed perusing your blog this afternoon!