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Benjamin West tells how he first became aware of his artistic skills. One day his mother went out, leaving him in charge of his little sister. In his mother’s absence, he discovered some bottles of colored ink and to amuse his sister, he began to paint her portrait. He made quite a mess. When his mother returned, she ignored the mess and picked up the piece of paper. Smiling, she exclaimed, “Why, it’s Sally!” She then stooped and kissed Benjamin. From that time on, he would say, “My mother’s kiss made me a painter.”
“Jesus looked intently at Peter for a moment and then said, ‘You are Simon, John’s son—but you shall be called Peter, the rock!’”
— John 1:42 (TLB)
Lord Jesus give me eyes to see the giftedness of others and the words to affirm and call forth their giftedness. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.