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Sharon Collins never intended to become an artist or author. Yet her remarkable journey from sketching on cocktail napkins to publishing devotional books with accompanying paintings reveals how God works through our most unexpected talents to address our deepest struggles.
The New Horizons podcast welcomes Sharon to discuss how unwanted thoughts—those persistent worries, anxieties, and mental distractions that rob us of peace and joy—can be transformed through creative expression and spiritual practice. Her story begins in 2017 when two friends made suggestions she initially resisted: “You should take art lessons” and “You should write devotionals.” Those reluctant beginnings evolved into a divine calling that has touched many lives through her “Becoming His Masterpiece” series.
Sharon shares profound Wisdom about gaining perspective on our thought lives. Just as she sometimes places her paintings on the mantle to view them from a distance, we too must step back from our problems to see them clearly. “Sometimes you're so into whatever's your problem that you can't seem to solve the problem. You need to regain perspective,” she explains. This practice of mental distancing allows God's truth to reshape our thinking.
Sharon's artistic process offers a beautiful metaphor for personal Growth. Using acrylics and collage techniques, she creates works with multiple layers—some messier than others. “Our lives have layers of hard times, good times, all sorts of things that happen to us,” she explains. “Those layers give us authenticity.” Rather than presenting ourselves as perfect Christians, acknowledging our struggles makes us relatable and real.
For those feeling called but unqualified for new endeavors, Sharon offers reassurance: “God typically doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called.” Her own journey proves this truth. The woman who once laughed at the suggestion of writing devotionals now has multiple published books. If you're wrestling with unwanted thoughts or feeling drawn to an unexpected path, this conversation reminds us we're all works in progress—masterpieces still being painted one layer at a time.
You can learn more about Sharon, read recent devotionals, view artwork, and find links to booksellers if you are interested in buying books at https://becominghismasterpiece.com/
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