“The beauty of the earth, the beauty of the sky
The order of the stars, the sun, the moon…
Their very loveliness is their confession of God.”
– Augustine
Look! God is with you, where you are. All the beautiful things around you are Him saying, “I’m here…I love you.” 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
*Moon/stars photo by NASA*
If this cliffside pathway can be considered a street, then this one definitely has no name. (except maybe Scary and Beautiful, altogether) I put forth that it could be a street, as a street is a pathway, a way to journey or travel. And as you see, my son definitely did travel and achieve his destination, along the rocky path on to the edge of Ireland. May God bless your streets and pathways today with crossable rocks and journeys abundant! 🙂 Slainte, Lisa
* “Where the Streets Have No Name” c 1987 U2, Joshua Tree *
Most of you already know this, but I’ll say it again….I love music. It can set my heart free from the burdens of this world and put me in a better mood almost within a few bars of a good song. Where does good music come from? Does it….
..Come from sitting at an instrument, improvising and having fun and then it suddenly comes like a bolt from above?
..Come from having skilled and talented mixers/recorders/engineers and using the very best that technology offers?
..Come from above, inspired by an amazing Creator God who has made us in His image, able to love and be inspired and create a new thing?
Actually, I think all three are valid and true. I am totally into a good mic and an awesome effect put on my voice to make it sound just a little cooler than before. 🙂 I love sitting at the piano and playing away, some good and some bad chords until something just hits me. And I also know, without a doubt, that God above allows me to live and move and do anything that I can do. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights…” -James 1:17 Have an awesome week ahead, using the very special and unique gift that you have, to create something new and beautiful. Slainte, Lisa
This morning I awoke to the news of the meteor crashing near the Ural Mountains in Russia…around 1000 people injured from shattering glass and explosions. We have been to Russia several times and her people hold a special place in our hearts, so I have been praying for them this morning. Praying and thinking….when things out of our control happen, where do I turn? Where is my hope? Jesus is my hope, my strong and mighty fortress that will never, ever change or fall; my future that is steady and predictable and good.
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” – Psalm 62:1-2
Whatever comes your way today, run fast and hide in his fortress; He will protect you and never leave you. Blessings, Lisa
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! I am a big softie when it comes to “love” holidays, and I will grab any opportunity to give and show and get more love. 😉 This is my honey’s and my favorite love song, and before any of you say, “Oh no, another video!” , I want you to play it and dance with your best guy or girl or daughter/son or cat/dog/gerbil in the kitchen or living room or wherever. Because life is precious and short, and we all need more love and kindness.
And in case I never say it, I love all you guys….what awesome readers you are! Blessings on your day, Lisa
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