Walk With Me: An Invitation to Journey Alongside the Savior

Walk With Me (2007) captures a profound moment of connection, inviting us to imagine what it would be like to walk side by side with the Savior. Inspired by an experience the artist had while taking a break from another project, the painting arose from an unexpected yet beautiful encounter on the shore. While walking along the beach with a costumed model, the artist found themselves lost in conversation, sharing thoughts, feelings, and ideas. With the model silhouetted against the rising sun, the scene felt almost sacred—a glimpse into what walking with Christ might truly feel like.

This painting is a powerful reminder of the daily invitation to walk with the Savior. Through the words, “Walk with me,” I heard him say, “Walk with me awhile today,” we’re encouraged to make space each day to include Him in our lives. This call to “walk” and “talk” with Him isn’t a command; it’s an invitation to companionship. Just as we share life’s ups and downs with our closest friends, we’re invited to share our daily thoughts, joys, worries, and questions with the One who understands us completely.

The poem accompanying Walk With Me speaks to a deeper journey with Christ. It’s a call to cry with Him in times of heartache and to laugh with Him in moments of joy, recognizing that He is present with us in every experience. He invites us to see the world anew through His perspective, to let our burdens rest in His hands, and to find healing and comfort in His company. The imagery of walking side by side with Jesus, feeling the warmth of the sun and hearing His voice, reminds us that He is not distant but near, willing to be present with us in the ordinary moments of life.

In this image, Jesus doesn’t lead from afar; He walks beside us, encouraging us to talk, listen, and find strength in the journey. His companionship transforms our experiences, allowing us to see our challenges with new eyes, grounded in faith and hope. By walking with Him, we open ourselves to see life’s beauty, to gain a clearer view of our purpose, and to feel the love that sustains us.

Walk With Me is more than a painting; it’s an invitation to bring the Savior into our daily lives. Whether through quiet reflection, heartfelt prayer, or simply by acknowledging His presence, this walk becomes a source of peace and strength. In moments of solitude, on life’s rougher paths, or in times of joy, we’re reminded that Jesus walks with us, encouraging us to share every thought, dream, and heartache. As we journey with Him, we find ourselves transformed, knowing that we are understood, loved, and never alone.