Storm Clouds Are Just Another Shade of Blue

Posted on March 24, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

Rossbeigh, Ireland

When I wake up on a day like this, I have two choices: cover up my head and call it a day, or put on my boots, warm coat, zip up and go on. I wish I could say that I always choose the latter of the two, but on the days when I have, I have been so glad. Because beauty, joy, discovery can still be found on grey days…the beaches are quieter, the mountains look mysterious and as if they have a story to tell, and the wind cleanses and pushes out all the other “stuff” I might have been feeling.

You may be going through something really hard right now, something so big that you don’t know how to tackle it….you feel like diving under the covers and calling it a day. The longer I live this life, the more I see that all of us go through some pretty hard stuff. But if I will just zip up my boots (don’t get me started on how much I love my boots 🙂 ) and face the wind, no matter how stiff, I am alive, I am blessed, God is looking down on me and cares about me. It may feel like He’s raining down on me sometimes, but those storm clouds are just another shade of blue. Making me stronger, making me more like him. Keep going, keep looking, the storm clouds will break, pass, and the blue sky is right there. And it has been, all the time. Slainte, Lisa

“By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way…” ~Exodus 13:21a

Courageous

Posted on March 21, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

I don’t know this man or his story, but he’s rowing a rather large boat with a motor attached. If his motor fizzled out, he has a long row back to shore. Whatever his story is, he’s not giving up. He’s rowing. And eventually he will get to the shore. He’ll make it.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:9

Whatever you’re facing today, I pray God’s strength and courage for you. For God is with you wherever you go. Blessings, Lisa

Life Preserver

Posted on March 19, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

When I’m on a boat or ship, I like seeing the life preserver rings and lifeboats scattered about the ship. Not only are they interesting, but they are comforting. If the boat has trouble, we have a plan. And knowing that we have a plan, I can relax and enjoy my time on the boat.

In life, it’s not always so easy. I look about frantically for the life preserver ring, for the lifeboat that will magically whisk me away from troubles. Being a Christian is not a magic cure for “no more troubles.” In fact, Jesus said once, “In this world you will have trouble.” But then He finished by saying, “But take heart, for I have overcome the world.”(John 16:33) He’s bigger than what I see now; His gaze and reach and scope is so much more. He’s there to rescue me, save me, and keep me from drowning, but these everyday troubles sometimes remain because He knows that it strengthens me and makes me more like Him. He saves me completely and utterly, but the magnitude of that will not be fully seen until I am with Him one day. And I will be utterly amazed at the enormity of His rescue. Blessings, Lisa

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” ~Psalm 91:14-15

Soft Dunes

Posted on March 18, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

Irish dunes

I love sand dunes almost as much as I love rocks. Dunes have many similar qualities that intrigue and comfort me: They’re usually bigger/taller than me. They provide protection and shelter. But unlike rocks that I love to climb upon and sit on, dunes change shapes. They are more delicate in their protection. They are vulnerable to the wind and rain in a way that rocks are not. So as much as I am tempted sometimes, I don’t climb and sit on dunes. I take the path around them, and marvel at the sand mountain that God has placed there. So many wonders that He has made. 🙂 Have a blessed day! Lisa

“But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.” ~Psalm 5:11

Outer Banks Dunes, North Carolina

Sitting By the Riverbank

Posted on March 12, 2014 by lyonsroarforgod

Sometimes I want to take on the world, walking vigorously, exploring all there is to see. But other days I just want to sit by the riverbank and watch it flow. Listen to the waters flowing over the rocks, watch the birds overhead in flight, rest my body in the soft green grass. Both ways have merit and worth, just differently. Action and thought. Both integral parts of this thing that God has given us….life. “He leads me beside the still waters; He restores my soul.” ~Psalm 23:2b-3a

Blessings for your day, Lisa

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Lisa Lyons

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