Amy Grant has had such a great influence in my life as a songwriter, a singer, and as a Christian. Back in college, I heard her blaring out from a dorm neighbor’s room, and I liked it. I didn’t listen to any Christian music back then, but I liked this. Her music helped me to understand more of who Jesus really was, and opened me up to truth. Hope this song from her new album How Mercy Looks from Here is encouraging to you today, “If I Could See.” Great album. Blessings, Lisa
The breaking of a wave cannot explain the whole sea.
– Vladimir Nabokov
Waves come and go; they crest high and then they crash onto the shore. Yet I never grow tired of watching them, listening to their roar drown out my worrisome thoughts. Waves help me hear God’s voice; in fact, I believe that God’s voice sounds a lot like the waves. “…and His voice was like the sound of rushing waters.” (Revelation 1:15b) Pretty awesome. Have a blessed weekend, Lisa
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” – Mark 4:39
“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15
It’s Monday, and God is still God. Nothing has changed; He’s got you and always will. Stillness. Blessings, Lisa
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
Christ be with me, Christ be within me
Christ behind me, Christ before me
Christ beside me, Christ to win me
Christ to comfort me, Christ above me
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger
Christ in hearts of all that love me
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger
– St. Patrick, Irish cleric
This Gaelic prayer is deep and beautiful. May the love of Christ surround you today. Blessings, Lisa
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