Light

What is it about light that is so wonderful and comforting?  We humans are attracted to light, whether God-made or man-made.  Even as a child, I was happier when I was playing on a bright sunny day or a lit room.  When the clouds roll in, I instinctively look and yearn for the break in the clouds, for when the sun will return.  I think that God has placed that longing for the light, the Light, inside all of us….because light reflects who He is.

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“I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”  – John 8:12

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“God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” – 1John 1:5

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“There will be no more night.  They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light.  And they will reign for ever and ever.”  – Revelation 22:5

Blessings for your weekend…whether the sun is shining or not, it’s always right behind the clouds, just waiting to come back.  🙂  Lisa

I Think I Can, I Think I Can

Another Monday, another new week to try to be healthy.  It is constantly amazing to me how lazy I can become after one short weekend of fun.  So in order to inspire myself (and encourage you also! 🙂 ) , I have found some great quotes to motivate us both!

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  – Phillippians 4:13

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“I think I can, I think I can…” – The Little Engine Who Could

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“You’ll never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.”  – Irish proverb

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May God fill you with amazing energy and motivation today to do whatever it is you need to do!  Slainte, Lisa

I Will Not Fear

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I Will Not Fear
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I will not fear for You promise to stay by me

Who can I fear when You’re by my side?

You are my strength, giving me song

Keeping me safe in Your arms…

Help me to run to You when I feel scared and all alone

Knowing You’ll hide me safe within Your shadow

Let me love the way You love me, open my eyes to see

You desire only good for me…

I will not fear for You promise to stay by me

Who can I fear when You’re by my side?

Blessings to you for a weekend that is full of love, friends, family, and may you know without a doubt that the love of God is all around you.           Slainte, Lisa

The Best Shepherd Ever

Weekends usually hold a lot of expectation for most people.  Time to relax, time to be with family, time to reconnect with friends, time to pursue some grand adventure.  And sometimes the expectation can be rather exhausting.  “What are we going to do this weekend?  I don’t know…what do you want to do?” etc.  Sometimes it’s good just to rest and recharge for the next week, and not have so many plans.  Here’s a great psalm for meditating on contentment and peace.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want
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He makes me lie down in green pastures

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He leads me beside quiet waters

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He restores my soul.  (Psalm 23:1-3a)

In the midst of your weekend, take a deep breath and just be….just be.  The best Shepherd ever is taking care of us.  Slainte, Lisa

An Irish Prayer

May God give you…
For every storm, a rainbow,

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For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.

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For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer

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Walk today knowing that God loves you so much.  Blessings, Lisa