Premonition of Peace

I love being creative, the problem is, I sometimes lack in ability.

Yesterday, for some reason, all day I had a strong urge to sketch a bird.

I haven't really drawn in years, so I tried to cast the thought aside, but it kept returning.

Finally, I decided to entertain the thought for awhile. Eventually, the image became quite vivid, and I had a clear picture of a bright green bird in my mind.

Later that evening, I settled down with a pad, pencil, and some oil pastels. I began with the bird, and for the most part, was pleased with the results. But something was missing.

An apple.

For no rhyme or reason, I knew that an apple was the missing part of the picture. And so, I added the apple. No background. Nothing else. Just a bright green bird and an apple.

And it was done.

It was evident my skills were quite rusty, but somehow I felt satisfied with my creation. But I couldn't help but wonder . . . Why a bird and apple?

So I did what any modern day man in a quandary would do. I Googled it. And found:

Many dream experts agree that birds symbolize premonition and future.

In some cultures, the apple represents peace.

Hmm . . . .

Tonight in small group we discussed there are no coincidences in life, only miracles.

I can't help but feel that maybe being inspired to make this picture was God's way of "commenting" about the feelings I recently expressed in a post called "Surrender" on March 17, 2008 . . .

Or maybe it's just coincidence . . .

I'd like to think not.