This world likes to scare us. But God has not given us a spirit of fear, but He has given us power, love, and a sound mind. I thought I would find some of my very favorite journey photos my husband and I have taken over the years to try and replace the fear with the good God things this morning. Have fun thinking of your good God things this morning also. Love, Lisa
I have a very special guest blogger today….our fourteen year old daughter, Amy. Here is her beautiful poem. Enjoy.
A crystal, clear as water, fine as granulated sand…pure
Think about these things
Wind blowing softly through the pines, at the highest peak on the mountain
Think about these things
Waves crashing against majestic cliffs amidst a rising sun
Think about these things
Rain pattering gently onto the grass helping to nurture and tame
While the sun’s rays pull every blade higher and higher out of its secure underground
home
Think about these things
Think about what is worthy to be praised
The Lord should give us you every reason to feel a little dazed
For the Lamb is our love and our light
If He is in us, than we shall shine bright
Let us share these things with others
So that they may tell all their sisters and brothers
Rejoice in His name
And His blessings you will obtain
If anything is good or excellent, commendable or pure
Think about these things
c2020 Amy Lyons
Snow comes down, slowly, gently
Covering what was… with what is
Snow makes beautiful what was mundane, marred
Covering what was… with what is
The blessed covering, the quiet, the peace
c2020 Lisa Lyons
“Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” – Psalm 32:1
Waves crash in, then water pulled back to sea
The fury spent upon the sand, the grains absorb the weight
Darkened clouds roll furiously and fast across the sky
But pass in time to leave the blue again
Emotions strong and sad and furious roll in and crash
But they roll out again
They do not last
They will pass
Life will be blue again
The Son, the Light, the Hope will come
c 2020 Lisa Lyons
Thinking this morning a lot about emotions and grief. They come in waves, in moments, in phases. But one thing for sure, they will pass. Things usually feel better in the morning, or the next day, or the day after that. I am so thankful that God has put nature all around us so that we can see these things in action. Storms come, storms go. Dark clouds cannot hurt me. They will pass. The worst of ocean waves will give way to calm, smooth seas eventually. And Jesus is here to help us through all of these times. Love, Lisa
“He stilled the storm to a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and He guided them to their desired haven.” – Psalm 107:29-30
God’s show this morning. Better than any Black Friday. Enjoy it.❤ Love, Lisa
Think About These Things 