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Heavenly Help

Artist: Ron DiCianni

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SYNOPSIS:

It is difficult to watch our friends, family members and even our children make mistakes in life. Especially when we can see them walking toward the edge of a cliff. Not only must we watch them fall, but we know we’re going to have to pick up the pieces after they land. It behooves us though to remember that we can help turn people away from the paths that lead to physical or spiritual destruction. In Heavenly Help, DiCianni demonstrates this principle by showing the father offering a helping hand to his daughter who is near a figurative cliff. We cannot always save our loved ones from the difficulties in life, but we can help steer them in the right direction.

ARTIST NOTE:

If you get the idea that the dad represented in the painting is saving his daughter from some drastic situation, like going over the side of the cliff, you’re mistaken. In her attempt to make her way down a tricky ledge, symbolic of life, the dad sees a father’s opportunity to help. The hand to steady her, just in case, is not given after she stumbles but is given to see that she doesn’t stumble! When that kind of concern is put into practice, it’s then we realize that we are not acting without support. Heaven goes into action. Isaiah 41:10 says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” That’s plenty of incentive for me to keep helping my kids till they are safely home.