Running Down the Hill

Posted on August 28, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Here is a picture of my oldest daughter running down a hill on Valentia Island. Remember when you were a kid (or maybe you did it yesterday) and it was so awesomely fun to run down a big hill, fast, almost out of control? I do, and I always loved it. What I didn’t love was the feeling at the bottom. I was usually alone, and looking up, there would be this immense (and much bigger suddenly) hill to climb back up. But I’d pluck up my childhood energy and go back up, and then guess what? Sometimes I’d do it again! 🙂

Sometimes I have times in my life that are like running downhill….seamless, effortless, no problems for a time. I’m running, I’m happy, no resistance. Other times are definitely the climbing back up part. I’m trudging, I’m resolved, I have the teeth gritted with determination to finish. But oh, the feeling when I make it back up to the top. The view, the feeling of accomplishment, and the knowing that downhills are coming again.

Whether you’re running down or headed up or simply enjoying the view, may God give you His joy and strength today for the journey. Slainte, Lisa

“You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” – Psalm 16:11

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7

Remnants, Memories

Posted on August 27, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

This is an abandoned home or inn nestled into the Gap of Dunloe in Ireland. It was grand in size, and must have been a fine place in its heyday. I love places like this; not sure why, but ruins always interest me more than perfectly preserved houses. I don’t know who lived here; I wish I did, but someone remembers them and tells fine stories about good times spent within these walls. Slainte, Lisa

P.S. Moral of the story? None of us are perfect; all of us have “crumbly bits.” But “do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16) Hope indeed. 🙂

If Sheep Could Talk…

Posted on August 21, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

If sheep could talk, what would this little one be saying?

A few to get you started: “Here’s looking at you, kid.”

“I just wanna be a sheep, baa, baa, baa, baa….”

I know you can top those, so have at it! Slainte, Lisa

Waiting for the Boat

Posted on August 20, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Waiting, thinking, breathing, seeing

Knowing it will come, and then go

Wondering, hoping, still waiting

The water holds the boat as a cradle

Rocking, protecting, carrying on to a new place

c2013 Lisa Lyons

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

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Lisa Lyons

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