Support

DSCN3306.JPGWhat holds you up, holds you together?

Stones, bolts, wood, steel do nicely for this bridge near Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland.

Praying that you have what you need to support you this morning….a good friend, a loving spouse, a soft pet, a warm cup of tea….but most of all praying that you know that God  supports and steadies you because He loves you so.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”     ~Galatians 6:2

Slainte, Lisa

Listening

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“My lover spoke and said to me, ‘Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come with me.  See!  The winter is past, the rains are over and gone.  Flowers appear on the earth, the season of singing has come….Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.’ ” ~Song of Songs 2:10-12,13b

“Weeping may tarry for the night,
    but joy comes with the morning.” ~Psalm 30:5b ESV

No matter what we go through, it will eventually get better.  Around the dark clouds, behind them somewhere, lies the sun in all its brilliance and warmth.  Underneath the cold ground of winter lie the buds and blooms of spring just waiting to break forth.  Waiting, praying, hoping.  Never giving up listening to the Voice of love.  Blessings, Lisa

The Tale of Two Trees

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Once upon a time, there were two trees.  One was straight and tall, no impediments in his way up towards the sky.  His neighbor was different, with many twisty-turny limbs, curves, unexpected bends.  The twisty tree looked longingly at his neighbor, wishing his path could be so predictable, even, steady.  Yet the other tree wished for more excitement, more challenges as his bendable neighbor had.  Over time, they learned from each other, they grew together, they both served their purpose….to bring beauty and joy and fresh clean air to all who passed by.

No matter which tree represents your life today, you have a great purpose.  God will use you if you are open and listening to Him.  Slainte, Lisa