A Heart That Understands

“There is much satisfaction in work well done; praise is sweet, but there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a heart that understands.”  ~Victor Robinson

Two kindred spirits in Powerscourt gardens, standing in our "heart rock"

Two kindred spirits in Powerscourt gardens, standing in our “heart rock”

This one’s for my husband, the one who understands my heart.  Love, Lisa

Cows on the Edge

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These two bovine creatures are on edge, on the wrong side of the fence, living dangerously.  This was taken approaching Dingle, and we felt bad for their precarious situation, but didn’t want to make it worse by “helping” them back.  And as we know nothing about cows….Plus these two seemed quite content in their spot of choice.

Sometimes people put themselves in bad situations; we want to help, but we don’t know how.  We talk to them, we try to reason…but unless they want to get out of the craziness, they’ll just go back.  So then I pray, because God can talk them back from the edge in a way that I just can’t.  🙂  Blessings for your Monday, Lisa

Overcome the World

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“In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus, John 16:33

This picture says that to me…we might face government fiasco, wars, unrest, financial distress, feel the need to build forts and have big guns, but there is something greater.  The mountains, the sky, the One who made it all.  Jesus.  And He has overcome.  Joy and blessings for your day, Lisa

To The Hills

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“I lift my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.  He will not let your foot slip – He who watches over you will not slumber.”  ~ Psalm 121:1-3

May your feet be steady and sure, taking every step knowing that God’s got you.  Slainte, Lisa

Doing Something Different

One of my favorite things about Ireland are the sheep.  They are everywhere out in the country, and usually stay together, like this herd outside the gates of Kells Priory.

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But as we went inside to explore further, we found two little sheep that were doing their own relaxing for the day.  They had decided to go on holiday, and we’re so glad they did.

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Follow the crowd if you must today, but make sure they’re headed somewhere good.  If not, break away and find your own spot.  🙂  Slainte, Lisa