Seymour Sycamore

Posted on November 7, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Seymour Sycamore is big, really big. Some might call him a giant. He’s not really a sycamore tree, but that’s beside the point. That’s what we called him when we bought our house, and any other name for him just seems wrong now. He is old, older than our 1927 house, and he stands guard closely. He provides shade in the hot summer and a sturdy branch for our children’s swing. He could be a she; not really sure about these tree kind of things. You arborists out there might say he’s an “it”, but he is too much a part of our everyday lives for me to do that.

The point? None really, except to enjoy those little (or big) things that are around you. Blessings from God that are all around us, if we look. Slainte, Lisa

Running the Race

Posted on November 4, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Running on a field at Trinity College

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 3:13b-14

There are always hard things in life. Things to face, things to conquer, things to forget. So this verse always helps me a lot in trying to forget, in helping me to face challenges. Life is a race, and I’m so excited that I’m heading towards Jesus at the finish line. He’s standing there behind the ribbon, waiting, loving, helping me along all the way. And as I run (walk, limp, hop) towards that finish, I am so hopeful. Because this world sees things as winning versus losing, but Jesus sees my heart. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa

Mountain in Song

Posted on October 29, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

“Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion.” ~Isaiah 49:13

What is singing in your corner of the world this morning? Maybe the tree that is using red, orange, and yellow as his notes of song. Maybe the green grass under your feet is shouting, “Glorious day!” Maybe the sky and the clouds are playing with blues and whites and grays, creating a beautiful artwork of this very moment. Go ahead and add to their beauty with a song or big shout of your own! Slainte, Lisa

Stillness

Posted on October 28, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

It’s good to find quiet, to find a place where there is no noise. When I discover those places, my soul sighs almost audibly. “Aaahhh….” As a musician and a mother of 3, there are sounds, notes, laughter, conversations, “discussions” between siblings (!), washing machines, phone calls, doors opening and closing.

But sometimes, it’s quiet. And I treasure those moments. As much as I love the noisy love and excitement and hubbub. When we were in the Rock of Cashel here in this photo, we could feel the quiet and the stillness. Talking seemed inappropriate. “Be still, and know that I am God” rang through my mind. Standing, breathing, knowing, sensing that Love that keeps extending itself through all our life. On your busy Monday, I pray that you can find one little moment of your day like that. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa