Tag Archives: God

Joy…Sea….Wonder

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“May your joys be as deep as the ocean, your sorrows as light as its foam.”                – author unknown

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“For whatever we lose (like a you or a me)
it’s always ourselves we find in the sea.”
– e.e. Cummings

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“My soul is full of longing
For the secret of the sea,
And the heart of the great ocean
Sends a thrilling pulse through me.”
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you. ”         – Psalm 139: 17-18

Rejoice in the wonder and joy of it all.  Blessings, Lisa

Jenga and Life

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We love the game “Jenga” at our home.  The thrill of finding that loose piece, and then placing it on top without making the tower fall, is a simple thrill that makes us all happy.  Near the end, you end up practically holding your breath so that tower will stay up and in one piece.  “Don’t fall, don’t fall,” is the constant refrain.

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But eventually, it falls.  And guess what?  We rebuild the tower and start again.

The obvious comparison is there in our lives.  We eventually fall, or fall short, in some way.  We can’t be perfect all the time (or even some of the time) and stand straight and tall and unwavering forever.  But the amazing news is that Jesus will pick us back up, dust us off, and let us start the game over totally new with His strength.

“The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all He has made.  The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”  -Psalm 146:13b-14

Don’t give up; the tower can be rebuilt.  Blessings, Lisa

Bridge over Not So Troubled Water

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This picturesque bridge is five minutes from my home in Virginia.  Cars actually drive across this part of the river, as it is part of the road, but if the water gets too high, they can park and walk to their homes.  Wow…talk about a tough commute.  🙂  I thought it would be fun to play the “what do you focus on in the picture?” game again, as all of you have such different and interesting ways of looking at things.  Don’t be shy….let the comments begin!  I’ll let you know my focal point after hearing from some of you.  May God bless your day with smooth waters and bridges with which to cross them.  Slainte, Lisa

A Winter’s Day Walk

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I went for a lovely walk yesterday, and made a new friend along the way.  If there hadn’t been a big fence between him and me, I think he would have followed me anywhere.  I turned, he turned.  I took a picture, he would angle over and over for a better shot.  Frustrated model, I suppose.  Anyway, he was adorable.  The other cows looked rather bored with the whole thing, but patiently waited for me to leave.  A happy insertion into what I thought the walk would be.  May God bless you with an unexpected pleasure today.  Slainte, Lisa

“The finest of pleasures are always the unexpected ones.”    -Erin Morgenstern

The cows watch my approach.

The cows watch my approach.

The cute, camera-ready cow poses for his blog pictures.

The cute, camera-ready cow poses for his blog pictures.

Moving in for his close-up :)

Moving in for his close-up 🙂

Saying goodbye until my next walk (with another friend trying to get in some late picture action)

Saying goodbye until my next walk (with another friend trying to get in some late picture action)

 

 

 

 

 

Contented He’ll Remain

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Ever yearn for greener pastures, for things you don’t have, for something different?  We all do sometimes if we’re honest with ourselves.  But in reality, the something different isn’t always what we imagine it to be.  Many different song lyrics come into my mind right now…”What you don’t have, you don’t need it now…”  “But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need….” and so on.  (Disclaimer:  For those of you who know me, don’t worry…I haven’t been thinking about running away.  🙂  )

Being content and grateful for what’s right around us; a great gift from God.  Here is my very favorite Cara Dillon trad cover of “Spencer the Rover” which illustrates the story of a man who went through hard times, left home, but then dreamed of his family and friends.  He missed them greatly, and returned realizing that they were what he needed all along.  “Contented he’ll remain, and not ramble away.”  Enjoy her wonderful vocals, and her husband Sam Lakeman’s amazing piano playing.  Blessings, Lisa