“If you’ve got nothing to dance about, find a reason to sing.” ~Melody Carstairs
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.” ~Helen Keller
“Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
“In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus, Matthew 16:33
“Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.” ~Mary Tyler Moore
This song by Enation is something different from what you’d usually see on my blog. But it’s a heart cry…raw, hopeful and alive. Enjoy, Lisa
“You want to go where?!?”
“Up this mountain….come on, it’ll be grand.”
One walks, the other follows, keeping her eyes fixed on the sheep in front. How I wish I could follow Jesus with the same kind of fixedness. Keep my eyes on Him, follow, go, wherever He decides to lead. Yet despite myself, He keeps me following…day by day, step by step, mountain by mountain. And one day I’ll reach the top, with him, and it will be so worth it. I won’t feel the pain of twisted joints from the journey, only joy that I made it with Him. Be encouraged today, Lisa
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ~Hebrews 12:2
“Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” ~Proverbs 4:25-27
Nothing was better as a child than to be held. Nightmares, calling out in the darkness, Mom would be there, I was safe, I was held. Travelling to a new place, Mom or Dad would take my hand, lead me through the uncertainty, the newness, until we were in a safe location and they could let go.
“Yet I am always with You; You hold me by my right hand.” ~Psalm 73:23
God is always there, in the darkness (which is not dark to Him), in the uncertainties (of which He knows the outcome), in the newness. He made you, He loves you, Jesus will never leave you. You are held. Blessings, Lisa
“Strength for life’s journey will meet you one step at a time.” ~Anonymous
Step by step, bit by bit, you’ll get there if you keep your eyes fixed on the goal. Just a little farther. It’s worth it. May the grace and mercy of Jesus give you just what you need for your journey. Blessings, Lisa
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