Tag Archives: God

Ring Forts

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Thousands of ring forts can be found all over Ireland.  This particular one, Leacanabuaile, is located in Cahersiveen and is in great shape.  “Leacanabuaile is one of only a few Irish Forts to have been excavated and those excavations revealed both Bronze and Iron Age objects suggesting that there was a farming community here from an early date.” (http://www.visitcahersiveen.ie/places_to_visit_detail.php?item=169&full=y)

Protection for people and farm animals in early days.  Looking at them now, it’s hard to imagine living inside their stone walls on the open grassy mounds.  But at the time, I’m sure it was a blessed protection from the elements and other harmful things.  The thing that always strikes me, though, is that the same God who protects and cares for us is the same God that protected and cared for them.  And history rolls on…

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” – Psalm 91:1-2

Slainte, Lisa

As Far As the Eye Can See

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We drove up, up, up.  The road was so steep and narrow that I did not dare to take my eyes from the road even for a second to admire the view.  No side rails, no place to pull over, just up.  But at the top….beauty as far as the eye could see.  The most mundane and average looked amazing, serene and inspiring viewed from above.

When I am on top of a hill or mountain, I often like to imagine how God views all of His creation.  He sees it all; He has the ultimate perspective and view.  He sees the ultimate end and how it all works out in the end.  He sees us as beautiful and amazing, His creations.  He loves us and desires the best for us.  And He knows that the journey is worth the view at the end.

Slainte, Lisa

Hope

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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.  He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.  Do you believe this?”  – John 11:25-26

Hope for your Good Friday and all your days.  Have a wonderful weekend loving those around you.  Slainte, Lisa

Waiting for the Wind

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Facing the wind near Tir na Nog

You don’t have to wait very long in Ireland to feel the wind.  Yes, there are calm still days.  But the weather in Ireland changes rapidly, and these changes are usually brought about by the wind.  My family and I were attempting to walk Rossbeigh beach and reach the fabled land of Tir Na nOg,  According to local legend, Oisin and Niamh rode their white horse into the sea to reach the land of eternal youth on this strip of wide beautiful sand.  The wind was blowing so fiercely on this particular day that we could not push our car doors open when we arrived.  We thought about giving up the adventure and going home to our nice warm cottage, but we were here, and there was the beach.  So we pushed again and made it out of the car.  Amy, my youngest, held on to my hand tightly as the wind buffeted us.  Bundled up in hats and coats, we leaned into the wind and tried to walk.  We made it about five or ten minutes, and not very far, when we finally surrendered our quest for Tir Na nOg.  Turning around, the wind pushed us VERY quickly back to the car.  It was comical, but showed us all the power of the wind.

Wind brings change, wind can be clearing or terrifying, sometimes both.  After being in the wind, shelter seems more precious.  Wind can propel you quicker or push against you harder, depending on whether you fight it or not.  I wrote a song a long time ago about God’s Wind, the wind of His Spirit that carries me, that sustains me.

“Please hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry come to Thee.  Do not hide Thy face from  me; I need You.  I lie awake nights, like a lonely bird in flight waiting for the wind that leads him home.”  (“Waiting for the Wind”, c 1996 Lisa Lyons, based on Psalm 102)

Have a blessed day.  Slainte, Lisa