We recently had the privilege of seeing the Aurora Borealis! I have always wanted to see the northern lights, but never expected to actually get the chance!

You may remember from this last winter that I had watercolor painted a series of pictures (see photos below, or click here to see the options in the store) of the northern lights. Those pictures don’t even come close to the level of amazing that the skies God painted a few weeks ago! I am still in awe of having been able to witness it!

To be outside in the darkness and yet be surrounded by the most glorious display of God’s handiwork and His creativity—it reminded me of a baptism of sorts. Instead of being immersed in water, I was immersed in the colors and light and love that God pours out on us.

In the photo’s I took with my phone it looks like we saw what the picture revealed, but that isn’t the case. I couldn’t see the northern lights at all to begin with but my phone could. Once I knew they were there, I could faintly see them with my eyes.

It made me wonder how often I may have been wrapped in that light; how often there is an incredible sight to behold without knowing it, even as it envelops me! I wanted to look back at my photos and see if the fluorescent colors show up when I didn’t expect it, but you know what? I just don’t think of taking a photo of darkness very often.

We may only get to see the Aurora Borealis once or twice in our life-time, but God paints the skies for us in so many ways. Each one a testament to his love that he would share with us. An example of a little of His beauty and His creativity! I can not wait to see what Heaven’s skies will look like! I am sure our earthly bodies can’t bear the intensity of light, beauty, and vibrant colors that He has prepared for us!

The song “Overwhelmed” by Big Daddy Weave has always reminded me of the overwhelming beauty of all He created, and especially of the northern lights. If you haven’t heard that song before, hop on over to YouTube to have a listen. You will not be disappointed! (But you may be Overwhelmed! :)

Here are some of my favorite watercolor painted skies:

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Here are some photos of the Northern Lights sky series I painted this past Fall: