After heartbreak once led me to paint a canvas entirely black, this time I express sorrow through vivid colors, inspired by Jesus’ words: “Your sorrow will turn into joy.” Though facing deep suffering before the cross, Jesus encouraged His disciples and showed through His resurrection that sorrow can become joy. Pregnant with Joy draws on the image of childbirth—pain giving way to joy—and reflects the hope of restored relationship with God and a joy that cannot be taken away.

In February 2025, I found myself carrying a massive canvas through three different homes, painting John 16:13 while quietly questioning whether I was on the right path. As I painted a road leading into light, my heart felt anything but certain. Yet in that unsettled month, God surprised me with an unexpected gift—reminding me that even when the road feels unclear, the Holy Spirit is faithfully guiding us into truth.

Jesus tells His disciples, “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.” Philip struggles with this, wanting visible proof before believing. Yet Jesus gently redirects him from sight to faith. Logic alone cannot reveal who Jesus truly is. God often works beyond what makes sense to us—not to shame us, but to invite us into deeper trust. When answers are unclear, will we be persuaded by circumstances, or by the words of Christ?