If I Was a Sheep

Posted on May 29, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

If I was a sheep, I would eat the grass right in front of me, and then two steps ahead, and then two steps ahead of that.

If I was a sheep, I would walk around in green fields and find contentment with my sheep family.

If I was a sheep, I would lie down at the end of the day, or in the middle of a hot day, and sleep soundly.

If I was a sheep, I would come when my shepherd called me, because I know that he has the good food.

If I was a sheep, I would follow the other sheep and the shepherd into a new and better field without questioning.

I am a sheep, and Jesus is my shepherd. I just need to learn to listen and trust him better. Blessings, Lisa

“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-just as the Father knows me and I know the Father-and I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:14-15)

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – Psalm 23:1

On Track

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

When you’re hiking, you can get lost pretty quickly if you don’t stay on the trail. Things start looking the same and you can get turned around and disoriented. In dancing or figure skating, experts say to keep your eyes fixed on one focal point, so that you won’t get dizzy during spins; it keeps you grounded. In my life, if I take my eyes off God, I can get dizzy and lost and disoriented really quickly. And then I always wonder what happened….how did I get so discouraged? It usually takes me a few days to realize what I did…I lost sight of my focal point, my constant.

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)

I pray that I can keep focused on His voice, and I pray the same for you today. Blessings, Lisa

Praying

Posted on May 21, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Yesterday was a rough day…sad news from Oklahoma,sad news from friends, worries about others. It drove me to praying pretty quick. I know that many of you are doing the same thing. And I’m also praying that I keep praying…that I don’t forget to keep lifting these people up in the days to come. Blessings, Lisa

“O Lord, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you. may my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry.” – Psalm 88:1-2

“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower…” – Psalm 61:2-3

What Do I Know?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Trinity College, Dublin

What do I know? I laughingly say that I am learning that I know very little. 🙂 When I was in my 20’s, I prided myself on being an educated, intelligent person who felt she could figure out most things if given enough time. But I tell you, as the 30’s and now 40’s are rolling by, I don’t know as much as I thought I did. And if nothing else will do it, parenting will show you quickly that you really can’t control everything and figure everything out. Life is a complicated business, with more turns and thrill hills than a rollercoaster.

What do I know? I know that I love my family, my friends, music, God. I know that I am thankful that my dog is laying on the floor next to me as I write this. I know that a little bird is singing his head off outside my window. And I know that “neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39) And that’s enough to know. Blessings on your day, Lisa

Hill or Mountain

Posted on May 14, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Sometimes when I look at something that’s ahead of me, whether it’s a literal mountain hike or one of life’s other hurdles, it looks huge. Gigantuan and overwhelming. But if I can just start, just put one foot in front of the other and begin, little by little it usually gets done. And then looking back later, I realize it really was more of a hill and I shouldn’t have had the big freak out. 🙂 Here are some of our favorite hills/mountains that we have tackled. Step by step. Blessings, Lisa

“It’s not a hill, it’s a mountain, as you start out the climb…” (U2, I’ll Go Crazy, NLOTH)

Carrantuohill, County Kerry, Ireland

“And step by step, You’ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days.” (Rich Mullins, Step by Step, The World As Best As I Can Remember)

Bray Head Trail, Valentia Island, Ireland

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Lisa Lyons

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