The Castle-Builder

Posted on October 7, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

THE CASTLE-BUILDER

A gentle boy, with soft and silken locks

A dreamy boy, with brown and tender eyes,

A castle-builder, with his wooden blocks,

And towers that touch imaginary skies.

A fearless rider on his father’s knee,

An eager listener unto stories told

At the Round Table of the nursery,

Of heroes and adventures manifold.

There will be other towers for thee to build;

There will be other steeds for thee to ride;

There will be other legends, and all filled

With greater marvels and more glorified.

Build on, and make thy castles high and fair,

Rising and reaching upward to the skies;

Listen to voices in the upper air,

Nor lose thy simple faith in mysteries.

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Blessings on your day, and build your castles! 🙂 Lisa

Goals and Dreams

Posted on October 4, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

I was asking someone the other day if they were working on any goals. A bit of laughter ensued, as we both realized that we were a little tired of goals. But I prefer to think of them as action steps. What I am going to do to get where I need to go. Like this picture….off far in the misty distance is the beautiful island that I would love to see one day. But right in front of me is the path with the beautiful black gate and lovely flowers. I may or may not reach that island, but there is a good pathway right in front of me, right now. And all I can do is what is in front of me, no worrying about yesterday, trying not to fret about all the things that may or may not happen tomorrow. Putting a smile on my face, now. Taking a couple deep breaths, and appreciate the fact that I’m alive, now. Watching my fuzzy dog puttering about, now. Inhaling my coffee, now. Being thankful for all the good things God has blessed me with, now. Love and blessings to you, Lisa.

Sheltered, Cherished

Posted on July 16, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Hold fast your dreams!

Within your heart keep one still secret spot

Where dreams may go

And sheltered so, may thrive and grow.

-Louise Driscoll

Dreams, plans, hopes….intangible things that provide great hope in a person. It’s very easy to let go of dreams when life gets busy and hectic, but I believe that God places the good and right dreams and hopes in a person…His plan for each person is different and perfect. “But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.” (Proverbs 14:22) “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)

Now sometimes dreams don’t work out, but I believe it’s because we can’t see the bigger perspective that God sees…He knows the very best thing for us, and sometimes we’re too close and can’t see it. But later on, down the road, we will. So I’m challenging myself to hold on and cherish those dreams God has placed inside me, to live with hope and plans and a future, committing myself to Him and holding on for the awesome ride. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Not One Forgotten

Posted on June 20, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

I used to want to be famous. Someone who would sing up on a big stage, record albums every other year and then go out on tour. I thought this was the epitome of happiness and fulfillment in life. I went after this goal for many years, but one day, I realized that I was already happy. I had a husband who loved me, a child who was a delight, a home. I had a God who never forgets me or overlooks what I say. To God, I am infinitely important. Every so often the “man, I wish I had been a big famous singer”thought will bite again, but it passes, because I am so blessed. Singing at my piano in my family room, with the immense and awesome audience of God, is the best.

“Not one is missing, not one forgotten. God the Father has his eye on each of you…” – 1 Peter 1:1 Message

Be encouraged….to God you are a superstar. 🙂 Lisa