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The Story Behind the Work
“Sunflower” | Ecclesiastes
Original 6" × 6" acrylic on canvas, Prayer Seed No. 21
Under the Sun
Representing the Book of Ecclesiastes, the sunflower turns its face toward the light, while the dandelion releases its seeds to the wind, reminding us that our days are brief and each season is a gift.
Ecclesiastes reminds us that everything under the sun is fleeting. Yet in the midst of life’s changing seasons, we are invited to receive each day from God with gratitude and seek what has eternal worth. When we turn our faces toward the Son, we find the One who gives lasting purpose and hope.
May these little blooms remind you to hold this life gently, receive each season with gratitude, and keep your heart turned toward the One who never fades.
A Prayer Seed from the Garden of the Word
This original painting is one of sixty-six Prayer Seed paintings, each prayerfully created alongside my Bible Art Collection.
As I painted through Scripture, these flowers and symbols quietly began to bloom, becoming a garden of their own. Each one carries the heart of a book of the Bible, inviting you to slow down, open God’s Word, and spend time with Him in prayer.
This Prayer Seed has been lovingly prepared as a collector’s keepsake and includes:
• Original 6" × 6" acrylic painting
• Beautiful floating frame, ready to display
• 5" × 7" archival print of the corresponding Bible painting
• Flower identification card
• Artist’s Garden of Prayer letter
• Prayer bookmark
This collection is only the beginning.
Each Prayer Seed planted is helping cultivate my next body of work, The Golden Bowls of Prayer, a collection inspired by Revelation and the image of the prayers of the saints rising like incense before the throne of God.
By receiving one of these seeds, you become a small part of what is growing next.
My prayer is that it draws you back to prayer in your home.
Original paintings on canvas are one-of-a-kind works created by Mindi. Many are acrylic on canvas; the exact medium and dimensions are listed on each product page. Purchasing an original means purchasing the physical original artwork, not a reproduction.
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Framing: archival, acid-free materials and UV-protective glazing are recommended for works on paper and can also help protect fine art prints. Canvas works should be framed or stretched appropriately for the specific piece.
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