If I am safe in the palm of God’s hand, how safe am I?
Shielded, loved, guided, prayed over, healed, saved.
Very.
I pray that for each of you. Blessings, Lisa
“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” ~Isaiah 49:16
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” ~John 10:28
I could look at this small boat and feel that they are alone and adrift in an unkind sea. But there is another way to look at it; maybe the occupants of this boat are alive, energized, inspired by the beauty of the ocean, the battering of the wind. They are doing, they are alive, they are sailing. Though they are the lone ship for miles, they can forge a path through the waves.
With the passing of Nelson Mandela, I am inspired to remember that one person can make a difference. That each person does make a difference. That all of us affect each other’s lives more than we ever realize. That we’re not a helpless little boat at sea; we’re alive, energized, inspired. And with God watching over us, we’re never alone. Blessings, Lisa
Christmas is a season full of light. Sparkly lights on Christmas trees, lit garlands wound up staircases, bright stars, garishly-lit yards with every color light under the sun. And we are fascinated by them; it’s hard to draw your eyes away. Seeing the lights, the child in all of us comes out for a moment….”Ooohh, look at that!”
On the very first Christmas, the three kings from far away lands saw an amazing star…full of light and one that had never been seen before. It moved them, literally, across many miles in search of the reason for the great wondrous light. It led them to Jesus, and they worshiped. They knew that the Light had come. “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.” ~Matthew 2:10-11a
Search for Him; He’s waiting at the door for you to open it. And you will see Light like you’ve never seen before. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
If I were a princess and lived in this tower, I would gaze upon the green surrounding me, watching the waving fronds of the nearby palm tree and happily wile away the hours singing to the nearby birds.
That’s the dream version. In reality, I would probably be wondering how I was going to manage those steep circular stairs another day, wish for the Prince to come rescue me already, and long for a different view for just a day.
Aren’t we humans funny creatures? I love to dream, to imagine, to see things sometimes differently than they are. And that’s ok, because life gets challenging sometimes, and the reality isn’t too fun to look at all the time. So dream away…big, bold, beautiful dreams. Slainte, Lisa
Postscript: I really am a princess….check it out: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” ~1 Peter 2:9
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are! ~1John 3:1
Sometimes the way is foggy and it is difficult to see where your feet are headed. Stones cause ankles to turn and progress is limited as you slip slightly backwards on the scree. But finally, you are there. At the top. The view is misty and slightly hazy, but you see it…the lake, the green in the distance, the view of the amazing mountains. You are thankful, you are satisfied, and no amount of mist will stop that from happening.
No matter what mountain you are climbing today and tomorrow, walk on. You may slip some, but you will make it. And the One who made you will bless you and keep you all along the journey. Who knows what wonders you will discover at the top? Be blessed; I am truly thankful for each of you. Lisa
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