When I’m in the midst of winter, sometimes it feels that it will last forever. But every year, I’m wrong! Spring and summer come back, the world warms again, sweaters are gratefully put away, and the warmth floods through my body as a tonic. So on this cold day when we’re calling for 5-8 inches of snow, I need to remember that. It’s coming. There’s a bridge leading to beautiful, it will call my name, and I will walk upon it. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
Earlier on this particular day, it was windy, so much so that we couldn’t open our car doors at the beach. But we got to this wooded and sheltered path, just 5 miles down the road, and the wind was still. It was warm and cozy and protected.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ ” ~Psalm 91:1-2 We all long to be safe, protected, loved, secure. Run to the arms of Jesus; He will keep you right where you’ve always needed to be. Blessings, Lisa
“If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” ~Psalm 139:9-10
Sometimes our feelings say that God is far away, but He’s always right here, right now. It’s usually me who has moved away. The amazing thing is that as soon as I say His name, “Jesus….” , the distance is breached. We’re close, He’s listening. Be encouraged today. Slainte, Lisa
Here’s to a wonderful, sparkly new year, 2014! I pray God’s blessings for each of my wonderful readers. Love, Lisa
It’s been one of those mornings….not smooth, not quiet, not problem-free. I feel like I’m walking in the Burren area of Ireland…you pick your way carefully, rock by rock, carefully placing your feet so you don’t fall down into a crack, and eventually, you come to some smoother rocks and green grass again. But the amazing thing about the Burren is that there are many flowers and vegetation growing in the midst of this craggy landscape. They thrive and ornament in the midst of hardship. I want to be like those flowers, beautiful, providing hope and joy in the midst. Pray for me to be that, and let me know how I can pray for you today. Blessings, Lisa
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