Storms of chaos, fears, disability, anger, helplessness
Waves larger and larger till you feel that you will drown
But there is One who can walk right over those huge waves
With one Word, “Peace,” they are gone
Calmness and peace and stillness and smooth water
All around
Cling on to that promise. Slainte, Lisa
c2016 Lisa Lyons
Wide eyed
Close
Still
Open
Gazing
Companion
A perfect picture of how Jesus wants us to be with Him.
Blessings, Lisa
(Beautiful sheep photographed near Glencolmcille, Ireland)
“I’m not strong enough.”
“I can’t do this.”
“I can’t see how this is going to work out.”
Are we strong enough? No. But God is. Always.
We don’t see the strength beforehand…it comes as we need it, step by step.
And that’s where I rest, in Jesus’ hands, where there is rest and peace and protection.
So many people I know are going through some very difficult times. I find myself praying more and more. I have to have another surgery on my ankle in October. More inactivity, more propping the foot up for hours on end. But also, more time to spend with the One who has all the strength and hope and answers and power. Jesus. Thank God for that.
“God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” ~Isaiah 40:29
Whatever you’re facing, Jesus is your strength. Slainte, Lisa
Following the fence posts, one by one, until the meaning of what they are blurs
Steps, one by one, through soft ground, mire, holes, rises
Keeping hope, without sight, hoping that what is over the rise is better than what is past
Finally, blue and power and water and sky and ease and release
Going on and on and on with God forever
c 2016 Lisa Lyons
Those who know me know that I love the wind. Cleansing, refreshing, roaring, invigorating wind.
New starts and reinvigorated beginnings feel like fresh wind. I am so thankful that God gives us that shot in the arm just when we need it. “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” ~Jesus, John 3:8
Hair, flattened clothing, and big smile complements of Narin Beach, Ireland wind.
