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

Becoming More Beautiful

Posted on October 24, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

This is a sharp coral rock in Barbados, hurtful to touch, relatively untouched by the water.

This rock, on the same shore, has been smoothed and rounded by the constant force of the water across it at high tide. It is softer, able to be stood upon by tender bare feet, an accommodating shelter of sorts.

Water is a relentless and powerful force that shapes, changes, and affects by its very presence. Life gives us all lots of “water”…forces that change us. We may not like the changes, we resist, but eventually, we realize….we’re stronger, we’re smoother, we’re more of a refuge for other people to seek, we’re more beautiful. And I’m so thankful that God loves me enough to let me be more beautiful, more like Him. Be blessed today, Lisa

“..What we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” ~1John 3:2b

Overcome the World

Posted on October 16, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~Jesus, John 16:33

This picture says that to me…we might face government fiasco, wars, unrest, financial distress, feel the need to build forts and have big guns, but there is something greater. The mountains, the sky, the One who made it all. Jesus. And He has overcome. Joy and blessings for your day, Lisa

The presence of something good

Posted on October 11, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

“Peace is not the absence of something bad; rather it is the presence of something good.” ~Brian Bill

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ~Jesus, John 14:27