Bridge over Not So Troubled Water

Posted on January 11, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

This picturesque bridge is five minutes from my home in Virginia. Cars actually drive across this part of the river, as it is part of the road, but if the water gets too high, they can park and walk to their homes. Wow…talk about a tough commute. 🙂 I thought it would be fun to play the “what do you focus on in the picture?” game again, as all of you have such different and interesting ways of looking at things. Don’t be shy….let the comments begin! I’ll let you know my focal point after hearing from some of you. May God bless your day with smooth waters and bridges with which to cross them. Slainte, Lisa

Contented He’ll Remain

Posted on January 9, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Ever yearn for greener pastures, for things you don’t have, for something different? We all do sometimes if we’re honest with ourselves. But in reality, the something different isn’t always what we imagine it to be. Many different song lyrics come into my mind right now…”What you don’t have, you don’t need it now…” “But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need….” and so on. (Disclaimer: For those of you who know me, don’t worry…I haven’t been thinking about running away. 🙂 )

Being content and grateful for what’s right around us; a great gift from God. Here is my very favorite Cara Dillon trad cover of “Spencer the Rover” which illustrates the story of a man who went through hard times, left home, but then dreamed of his family and friends. He missed them greatly, and returned realizing that they were what he needed all along. “Contented he’ll remain, and not ramble away.” Enjoy her wonderful vocals, and her husband Sam Lakeman’s amazing piano playing. Blessings, Lisa

Gift from Heaven

Posted on December 4, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Until yesterday, it has been pretty cold around here, requiring winter coats and heavy sweaters. But then, out of the clear blue sky, came a 70 degree day, with sun no less! And we’re going to have another of the same today. 🙂 When one of these days come upon you in the midst of coldness, it makes you immediately want to roll down your windows in the car, turn circles in the grass with your arms outstretched, and move all activities outside, pronto! A gift from heaven above; God saying in a very small but wonderful way, “I love you; enjoy the day.” Better than any wrapped gift I can think of.

So excuse me, I’m going to stop blogging now, and get ready to enjoy the day. (although I’m teaching piano today…can I roll my big piano outside? 🙂 ) Slainte, Lisa

Here’s a lovely rendition of “Count Your Blessings” by Amy Grant & CeCe Winans. This song helps me see those “heaven gifts” a little clearer.

Seeing Beauty

Posted on October 11, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

Traffic Jam vs. Cool Cows on the Mooove?

End of warm temperatures vs. beautiful changing leaves and fuzzy sweaters

Daily irritations over life issues vs. being alive to go through these things and growing stronger afterwards

Aches & pains vs. having a body in which to have aches and pains

All of us have things in this life which weigh us down and can try to steal our joy. But there are always two sides to almost anything I can think of, and if I can just flip my mind around to the positive side, it makes a huge difference. Finding the joy in this day, in this moment. “When you stop seeing beauty, you start growing old.” (Summer Rain, U2) I want to be young in the Lord, because He sees things as they are. He sees beauty and creativity and life and love and potential. He sees hope of an abundant, full life in Him. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)

Blessings to you on this day, and may you (and I) have thankfulness overflowing. Slainte, Lisa

Not Random Occurrences

Posted on July 31, 2012 by lyonsroarforgod

“You do a great injustice to dismiss these blessings from God as random occurrences…don’t discard God’s boundless love as mere coincidence. His Presence is everywhere for eyes that see and ears that hear. Keep your journey on the way of the pilgrim.” – Brother Malachy, a character from the book The Last of the Donkey Pilgrims by Kevin O’Hara

I’m going to try to keep my ears and eyes open today. God is whispering and sometimes shouting to me how much He loves me and wants to be closer to me. I want to hear and see Him when He does. Slainte, Lisa

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