In today’s world, it can almost feel as though social media is an extension of some sort to our lives. As someone who does consider myself to be private in some respects, I have my blog… a sort of open journal to the world, to share. noelclark.com has been my open journal since 2010 when my Dad was in a fatal car accident while on his way to work.
I have come here to write and share my thoughts, pain, highs, and hopes.
I first shared “Piece in progress: Peace Be” to my blog on July 8th. I filmed myself working on the piece again on July 10th. I intended to share videos of the behind the scenes of creating this art, but life abruptly halted the creation, and it remains as it did when I last saw Brooklyn and I intend to keep it that way. On that night — July 10th, Brooklyn, my niece’s dog, was killed. (blog: https://noelclark.com/i-love-you-brooklyn-our-angel/).
I go in my Sacred Room and think of our sweet girl and in the midst of that hurt, I would be drawn to this piece. I didn’t see an unfinished piece, rather I saw a message: *Peace is in progress*. I have looked at this “unfinished” piece with tears streaming down my face thinking of our beautiful baby Brooklyn, and it has brought me peace in those moments. I look at this piece now and literally see “peace” in progress. I see it’s already been written, even if I don’t see it.
The outline of the words is faint, but it is already written. Just as with with life. Though there are times in life when it is hard to see, it has already been written. God has already written my story and He has promised peace. I see God has written it even if I cannot see it.
“Peace Be To You” was said by Archangel Raphael, the Angel of healing, travel, and love, to Tobias and his father, Tobit, as they tried to credit him with curing Tobit’s blindness, the spiritual healing of Sarah, and leading Tobias safely on his journey. Archangel Raphael though returned the credit right back to where it always belongs — to God.
Archangel Raphael said, “As far as I was concerned, when I was with you, my presence was not by any decision of mine, but by the will of God; he is the one whom you must bless as long as you live, he is the one that you must praise.”
I know that for me, this piece in progress is my peace in progress.
The outlines don’t obscure the fluidity of the background, and I find calmness in its waves, and when I look at the big picture I see it is already written, even in the midst of hurt. Peace is coming.
I know God has written my story and I know peace is on its way.
I have total faith in His plan and complete trust in Him.
Though I may not always see it, it’s already been written– just like with this artwork. Through the pain, through the tears, through everything, my peace is written.
I thank Him, for I know, peace is in progress.
Thank You, God.
“Peace Be To You”: In Tobit 12:17-18, Archangel Raphael says: “Peace be to you. Do not fear for when I was with you I was there by the will of God. Bless Him and sing praises to Him.”
Peace is in progress. Peace Be To You.
