America Bless God | A 9/11 Response Piece

I was living in New York City when September 11th happened. Like everyone around me, I needed somewhere to put what I was feeling — the grief, the fear, the desperate hope that something bigger than all of us was still at work. This piece came out of that season.

The title says it all: America Bless God. Not a passive request — a call to action. A reminder that blessing flows both ways.

Woven into this work is the ancient prayer of Jabez — 1 Chronicles 4:10:

"Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested."

A prayer for expansion. For covering. For a life of meaning — even in the middle of the unthinkable.

Perfect for America's 250th Celebration. As our nation marks its 250th birthday in 2025, this piece carries a timely message — one that calls America back to its foundation of faith. Whether you're hosting a patriotic event, a church celebration, a community gathering, or a 4th of July paint party, America Bless God is a powerful centerpiece for the occasion. Print it large, color it together, and let it become a living act of worship and gratitude.

Make it yours. This piece was made to be experienced, not just observed. Color it, meditate on it, create with it alone or alongside others.

Print on thick watercolor paper and bring it to life with paint, oil pastels, chalk pastels, watercolor pencils, watercolor crayons, markers, or crayons. Print on canvas and go bold with acrylics or oil paint sticks. Scale it to fit your space — or your group.

Or simply let it speak in black and white.