Watching Over

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

When our children are little, we watch, carefully and diligently. We don’t want to let them get hurt, yet we want them to experience life and learn. A fine and difficult balance. On our first trip to Ireland, our little 7 year old Joshua wanted to climb everything he saw. Every rock, wall, half crumbled staircase was his wonder of a playground. And watching carefully, waiting to catch him if he needed it, we let him climb. He learned and experienced and enjoyed his trip so much.

God must feel like that with us. He watches over us carefully, yet he loves us enough to let us experience all the climbs and hardships. He knows that this is how we grow, and learn, and become more like Him eventually. But it is so comforting to read, “The Lord will keep you from all harm – He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” ~ Psalm 121:7-8 We are not alone, and we have a loving Father who is watching and waiting to keep us safe when we need it. Blessings, Lisa

Cows on the Edge

Posted on October 21, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

These two bovine creatures are on edge, on the wrong side of the fence, living dangerously. This was taken approaching Dingle, and we felt bad for their precarious situation, but didn’t want to make it worse by “helping” them back. And as we know nothing about cows….Plus these two seemed quite content in their spot of choice.

Sometimes people put themselves in bad situations; we want to help, but we don’t know how. We talk to them, we try to reason…but unless they want to get out of the craziness, they’ll just go back. So then I pray, because God can talk them back from the edge in a way that I just can’t. 🙂 Blessings for your Monday, 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.

Official Notification of a Hermit Crab

Posted on October 2, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Rightly so, you should be asking yourself, “what in the world is she talking about?” Yes, I am a hermit crab when it comes to my living preferences. Exhibit A for your consideration: This lovely village in St. Lucia where many people are probably happily aboding upon the steep inclines of the terrain.

Village in St. Lucia

But this little hermit crab feels rather claustrophobic at the thought of living so close together, and also I would be more than a bit nervous that my little house would just fall right off the side of the hill. 😉 I think that there is definitely truth to the whole country mouse/city mouse tale, and I am happy to be a country mouse for sure!

This manifests itself when we travel; my husband and I are instantly drawn to the country, to the space, to the rural scenes of the area. When we get to the cities, we look quickly, enjoy a good meal in a nice restaurant, and move on. Isn’t it amazing and marvelous how people are so different and unique? I have a good friend who’s very much the opposite. The thought of hanging out in the country is almost physically painful; she adores the city, the bustle, the activities. God is cool; He makes things for all of us different people to enjoy. Enjoy your country or your city to the fullest today! 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Open water with nary a house in sight…ah yes 🙂

Colours of the Caribbean Sea

Posted on September 30, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

To ease the transition from our weekend to our Monday, I think some lovely Caribbean waters pictures are in order. 🙂 Check out all the differences in the colours. God is amazing and so artistic. Be blessed today, Lisa

Turquoise and sapphire of St. Maarten

Caribbean blue of Anguilla

Aquamarine of St. Kitts looking off towards Nevis

Green-blue of Antigua (with a tropical storm offshore)

Green-blue of Antigua (with a tropical storm brewing offshore)

“His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth.” ~Zechariah 9:10b

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Lisa Lyons

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