Stone Upon Stone

Posted on August 16, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Ballycarbery Castle

Cahergal Fort, Cahirciveen

Look at the intricacy and sheer number of rocks that make up these Irish walls. When you really examine them, it is overwhelming how much time, work and thought went into these structures. And it is also amazing how many thousands of years these structures have withstood Ireland’s invaders, winds, rains, and other natural decayers. It makes me glad that they are there, solid, enduring, testament to lives lived. It makes me glad that we have a solid rock in Jesus, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, solid, enduring, and always with us. Blessings, Lisa

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal.” – Isaiah 26:41

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8

Sheltered, Cherished

Posted on July 16, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Hold fast your dreams!

Within your heart keep one still secret spot

Where dreams may go

And sheltered so, may thrive and grow.

-Louise Driscoll

Dreams, plans, hopes….intangible things that provide great hope in a person. It’s very easy to let go of dreams when life gets busy and hectic, but I believe that God places the good and right dreams and hopes in a person…His plan for each person is different and perfect. “But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.” (Proverbs 14:22) “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)

Now sometimes dreams don’t work out, but I believe it’s because we can’t see the bigger perspective that God sees…He knows the very best thing for us, and sometimes we’re too close and can’t see it. But later on, down the road, we will. So I’m challenging myself to hold on and cherish those dreams God has placed inside me, to live with hope and plans and a future, committing myself to Him and holding on for the awesome ride. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa

Upward and Now

Posted on June 27, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Upward towards God, living now…the way towards hope.

“Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13

“Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.” – Author unknown

“One day at a time – – this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.” – Author Unknown

Love and blessings, Lisa

New Breath, New Chance

Posted on May 31, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

“If you make a mistake in a song, don’t forget every breath is a new beginning and a new chance.” – Julia Gregson, Jasmine Nights

How true and beautiful. A new day, a new beginning, a new chance. A brand new morning, fresh and clean. You can sing your song again and people will hear your new rendition. Go ahead, take a deep breath, and let those notes come out. I pray beauty and grace and love in every phrase, for me and for you. Slainte, Lisa

“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” – Psalm 40:3a

On Track

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

When you’re hiking, you can get lost pretty quickly if you don’t stay on the trail. Things start looking the same and you can get turned around and disoriented. In dancing or figure skating, experts say to keep your eyes fixed on one focal point, so that you won’t get dizzy during spins; it keeps you grounded. In my life, if I take my eyes off God, I can get dizzy and lost and disoriented really quickly. And then I always wonder what happened….how did I get so discouraged? It usually takes me a few days to realize what I did…I lost sight of my focal point, my constant.

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message)

I pray that I can keep focused on His voice, and I pray the same for you today. Blessings, Lisa

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Lisa Lyons

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