On your mark

Artwork story

If you have ever participated in a race before, you can relate to the moment I captured on this canvas. That tense but exciting instant when you are on the mark, waiting to begin. Life is like a race, where every runner has a starting line, a finish line, and a prize in sight. We're all chasing something, driven by the promise of reward. But let's be real – most of the things we strive for are fleeting. They'll fade with time. If we focus solely on temporary gains, we'll cross the finish line only to realize we've missed the point of the journey.

The drawing titled “On Your Mark” encourages viewers to contemplate a different kind of race—the spiritual journey of following Jesus. This path offers rewards that transcend the present and extend into eternity.

The work poses a central question: Have you begun your race, or are you ready to start today?