Marked. By God and by a tattoo artist.
This design went from a sketch to ink in a matter of days. It is both a reminder for me as well as an opportunity to share. This art merely puts into ink what has been branded in my heart. It symbolizes:
{the cross inside the heart} Jesus, who lives beyond the cross, lives in my heart.
{the heart surrounding the cross} I am to take up my cross daily (based on Luke 9:23), but no matter the burden I bear, it is small compared to His great love for me.
{the feather} He shelters me in his wings (based on Psalm 91:4); a single feather from those mighty wings protects me and stands guard on my heart.
I have hope, because of my faith, borne from love.