He Hath Preserved Me Upon the Waters of the Great Deep

by Stonely, Avery

Dated 2023

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He Hath Preserved Me Upon the Waters of the Great Deep

by Stonely, Avery

Artist Information

Name: Stonely, Avery

Location(s): United States

Gender: Female

Insights

Technique & Style

Abstract, Drawing

Figures

Indistinguishable

Symbols

hand, wave

Additional Info

Notes

Political Science major, BYU. Artist statement: "2 Nephi 4 has long been my favorite scripture, a mooring point for my faith when everything else is uncertain. Like Nephi, I often feel completely encompassed by depression, loneliness, and my own sins. And yet, like Nephi, I can look back on my past experiences and see that God has preserved me every time. No matter how close I’ve felt to giving up in the past, I’m still here. Though God doesn’t always take my trials away, he provides tender mercies, times for me to catch my breath, calm patches of water in the storm. I know in whom I have trusted— and in whom I can continue to trust. Even when the hands of God seem invisible and the waves are high, I can look back on my past experiences and remember that He is protecting me, keeping me from drowning, and gently guiding me to land."

Exhibition History:
  • Submitted to the 2023 BYU Book of Mormon Art Contest.

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints