Thank you so much for all of your wonderful submissions to our latest contest.

There were so many entries that it was hard to narrow them down.

If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry… we’re going to have more opportunities to win prizes very soon!

Our winning entry was written by…

Jessica Brown

“Masterpiece”

I’ve desired to paint a picture of grace.
With a brush founded with strength,
and water to wash away the filth,
to create a new sense of nobility.
As my brush begins to form its masterpiece,
another Hand takes control.
I’ve lost my power with this masterpiece,
and now that I’ve let go, it can truly come to life.
His eye for beauty surmounts my own.
He paints with passion beyond measure,
and has taught me how to shape,
the mountains of my spirit
and the breath sustaining soul.
The sun beats down upon the earth,
which hold the lively waters filled with love.
How gloriously He shapes the grasses,
with each and every blade,
glowing with the dews of Heaven,
and singing songs of mystery.
The canvass filling up with all,
of His mighty wondrous ways.
The brush never seemed to tire,
or lose any of its shape.
Every color spell-binding the image,
never dulling or losing power.
I set the brush down, His hand now over mine.
For this masterpiece would never fade,
but only blossom with time.

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Jessica is 18 years old and will be attending Oral Roberts University this fall with a major in Organizational/Interpersonal Communications.

Her aspirations are to eventually work with non-profit anti-child trafficking organizations, have her writing published, as well as work in the music industry wherever God leads.

She enjoys journaling, blogging, reading, singing, being active with youth girls at church, and spending lots of time with family and friends.