Journal
With the recent launch of our new Online Chapter Group, Influence Women (IW) has been hearing from many women commenting on why this new group will be a game changer. Here’s one from a woman in Spain who says, “I feel like I’ve been in a cave-like Elijah, having walked away from projects that supported themes one shouldn’t associate with as a woman of God.” When you have to pass on projects that can pay your bills because you are choosing to be a witness for Christ with biblical truths and wisdom, it can be a challenge and sacrifice. Having like-minded professionals and sisters in Christ who can hold you up in support, provide creative career advice, and cheer you on with prayer makes all the difference.
Influence Women hears you, and most importantly, God sees you, but…
We need support too!
During Paul’s ministry, he took on a sacrificial life and had companions who went with him. Along the way, he met and shared the life-giving love of Jesus. One of them was Priscilla, a wealthy woman who sold dyes and cloth. I have been told that a thimble of purple dye would have cost around 90 thousand dollars in today’s economy. She got it. She knew that she couldn’t go and do what Paul did, but he could, so she supported his work. I am so grateful for our IW Chapter Directors, board members, and those who assist us by giving of their time and talents with podcasts, editing, event coordinating, administration, accounting, development, while not forgetting all our creative staff providing graphics, social media help, and web design. Without them, we couldn’t sustain Influence Women. They are priceless. Like Priscilla, they get it. Their passion to change the culture through arts and entertainment on our screens is empowering. But… (more…)
Inner Views
BIO:
Julie Ann has been a successful professional artist for more than twenty years, ten of which were with the UK’s leading fine art agency. Her oil paintings are bought and exhibited worldwide. As a Christian, she also paints prophetically and is a live performance artist, using her abilities to help raise charity funds. She has painted prophetically at many events and has just completed a commission for the official image for the 2025 US National Day of Prayer, which will be distributed across America and the world. Julie Ann’s book, ‘Stand’ features nine paintings depicting the miracles of World War II, accompanied by a prophetic message. These WWII paintings are being toured widely and have been exhibited inside Windsor Castle and St Mary’s Woolnoth church in London (the famous church of Sir John Newton, writer of ‘Amazing Grace’) to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. She currently lives in Dorset, England, with her writer husband, Damian, and has two grown-up daughters.
INNER VIEW
Kathleen Cooke: I was honored to meet you at Windsor Castle recently, see your fantastic artwork, and hear how you listen to God’s voice in what you paint. Can you share what He has taught you about obedience even when it doesn’t immediately make sense?
Julie Ann Scott: 8 Years ago, God commissioned me to paint nine large oil paintings on WWII and how the Lord saved us of the greatest evil by being called to national prayer seven times by King George VI. When putting this work out at a women’s prayer conference in Windsor Castle, I noticed an unfinished area on the painting of Roosevelt and Churchill. I knew the painting well and was perturbed that it looked wrong. I then consulted my book on the exhibition called ‘STAND’ & saw that the piece was indeed very finished at the time it was photographed for the book.
A few days later, I was speaking on the work at a Church in London on the evening of the 80th Anniversary of Day. A young woman approached me at the end, saying she felt a very strong sense of the Holy Spirit, and the Lord brought her attention to an area that looked unfinished by Roosevelt’s elbow on the painting of him and Churchill talking. Now I was listening. She said she saw a woman’s face. Sure enough, I looked closer, and suddenly, I could see it. Having just come from a strategic prayer summit at Windsor Castle which brought together U.K. and U.S.A. women, I knew God was highlighting the fact that He was raising women up in this hour for such a time as this. Just like on D-Day, England and America would stand together.
That night, I recalled this to a friend, and the following morning, she sent me a photograph with a message saying, “Is this the woman in the painting under Roosevelt’s elbow?”
It was indeed the woman, and her name was Eleanor Roosevelt. Unbelievable to you? We can expect miracles when we step out and obey God when He leads us and when we wholeheartedly do it with a fully surrendered heart. Go find out!
Kathleen: As artists, it is always challenging to trust God with our influence and success, and especially with our finances. What has God taught you about relying on Him and trusting that He will provide all our needs?
Julie Ann: At age 40, God told me he wanted me to be an artist. So, I taught myself to paint in one year. (more…)
