Inside the Castle Walls

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We all crave safety and security.  Some of us are more adventurous than others, but no matter what adventure you may take, it sure is nice to be snug inside the place you call home with a nice warm cup of tea in your hands.  Through the ages of time on this planet called Earth, people have come up with all kinds of ways to feel safe….castles, walls, ring forts, round towers, weapons, tunnels.  But there is an amazing secret, yet not secret, protection plan that never will fail.  Yes, you may get hurt sometimes, you may have pain or sickness, but nothing will happen to you that does not strengthen you and make you better.  Want to know?

Jesus.  “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.”  Nahum 1:7

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”  Psalm 34:19

“Do not be afraid.  Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today….The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”  Exodus 14:13-14

And you will be safe within his castle walls, forever.  Blessings, Lisa

C.S. Lewis

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“Imagine yourself as a living house.  God comes in to rebuild that house.  You thought you were going to be remade into a decent little cottage, but He is building a palace.”

“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes,  but when you look back, everything is different…”

“He loved us not because we were lovable, but because He is love.”

“Courage, dear heart.”

Wise words from a wonderful writer to start my mind and heart this morning.  Have a blessed day, Lisa

The Hand You’re Dealt

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“I think you’ve got to play the hand that you’re dealt and stop wishing for another hand.”  ~Maeve Binchy

Very good advice, very hard to do.  Sometimes I’d like to throw the cards I have in the go fish pile.  😉  My prayer for you and for me?  Patience to play well and hope that the cards will change down the line.  Blessings to you today, Lisa