Hold Me Close

God uses music to speak to me in a way that touches my soul deeply.  This song spoke to me this morning, and I hope it encourages you as well.  Be blessed, be happy, be close to those who love you and you love back.  And that includes the One who made you; He loves you most of all.  Slainte, Lisa

Sitting By the Riverbank

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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

Peace in Song

The Friday before Christmas, and all through the house, not a shopper was shopping, not even the mouse.  I declare today a NON shopping day; we have everything and more that we could possibly need and what is really needed is peace.  What I really need is to be thankful that Jesus came, and have the space and time to be able to appreciate that.  Here is the amazingly talented Cara Dillon’s version of “O Holy Night” to help you and me both.  Blessings for your weekend, Lisa

Protected

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If I am safe in the palm of God’s hand, how safe am I?

Shielded, loved, guided, prayed over, healed, saved.

Very.

I pray that for each of you.  Blessings, Lisa

“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” ~Isaiah 49:16

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” ~John 10:28

Bird On A Winter Beach

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I love winter at the ocean.  Yes, it can be cold and windy, but the beach is empty and ours for just a little while.  Except for the birds who love it all year round.  This little guy was chilling out by the waves (almost looks like he’s napping), and then showed off his amazing flying skills to the camera.

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Wherever you are on this Monday morning, breathe deeply of the air around you, see what beauty you can find, and smile. Because we can.  Isn’t life an amazing thing?  🙂  Slainte, Lisa