Taking in Nature- Don't you just love the warmer weather? I know I do. There is such joy in a bright morning, especially early in the morning. I have a couple of favorite spots to sit and enjoy this time of year and one of them is down by the river. Now, most of us should be able to relate to "down by the river"; for some it may be down by the ocean, or the stream, or the apple tree or the swing...get my point?
Our favorite spots will look different, but they will serve that same purpose; providing a quiet little corner where we can get alone and be still with God. Some of us have to wait until the kids are in bed and grab some solitude in the bathtub; some will take a walk or seek out the hushed corner in a nearby bookstore. Still others may have a special little bench right in their own back yard, right next to the flower garden. I feel peaceful already, you too?
It is in these serene moments that we can talk to God, beg him to show us our strongholds and ask him to be our stronghold, our refuge. A stronghold for me, is anything that takes my energy and attention away from God's purpose for me. When I run to a food for comfort, that food is a misplaced stronghold. When I turn to God for my happiness and fulfillment I am asking Him to be my refuge, my stronghold.
Scripture encouragement for today is from Isaiah 58:8-9 "Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your read guard. Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I."
Grace 'n Grins,
Judy
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