(Psalm 71:8 The Message Bible)
Listening to or reading the news can get me down.
There's so much ugly in our world.
So, so much.
But then,
I get a Facebook message, from a friend who is raising funds
I get an email from a dear one, laying his life down to reach people for Christ in a very unsafe situation,
and my mind begins to think about the beauty of Christ
shining through His people all over this world
and I realize anew that no ugliness, no darkness
can quench the beauty, the light of Christ.
still following,
and Cheryl McCain Photography.
Hi there Elizabeth. What a beautiful graphic and beautiful post, pointing us to the beauty of God and his people. I'm visiting from the Weekend Brew. Love that place!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping in from the Weekend Brew! What a blessing!
DeleteYou have such a gift, Elizabeth--and such a tender heart. xo
ReplyDeleteAnd you have a gift of encouragement! Thank you, Julie!
DeleteBeautiful post and a good reminder to keep our eyes on God's work in the world. We are his hands--I am humbled when I realize what some are doing to reach out to the suffering.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love how you worded it, I need to keep my eyes on God's work in the world. Exactly!
DeleteAmen, Elizabeth. It's hard to see with eternal eyes, but that is exactly how we must see. Otherwise, this world threatens to overwhelm and paralyze us. Beautiful image and thoughts. Blessings on your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteSo true! Thank you so much, June, for being such an encouragement!
Deleteamen, sister! Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Cindy!
DeleteSo beautiful! The truth that shines His light to a dark world. We are so blessed to see His beauty in each and every day! Thank you Elizabeth for shining His light and sharing His beauty!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Deb, for coming by and for your kind comment.
DeleteHis light and beauty penetrates all darkness. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThank you, sweet friend.
DeleteGlad to have met up with your beautiful blog on Sunday Stillness. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming by!
DeleteYour words and your photo are like a healing balm for my tired soul. Thank you! May your week be full and blessed!
ReplyDeleteApril, thank you so much for stopping by and for your encouraging comment.
DeleteBeautiful! This seems to be a theme I am seeing lately. He is still God and He is still working in lives.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, thank you so much for your encouraging comment!
DeleteLove the photo and the Word. AND, being a Uganda person in my heart...and having lived there and have so many dear ones that keep in touch... made me filled with sorrow and rejoicement. Too much going on, around and about the world. You really grabbed me again, Elizabeth. Thank you...
ReplyDeleteLove to you, friend.
DeleteThose flowers and your words are gorgeous. You bless me each week.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jennifer!
DeleteBeautiful picture and thoughts. I like how The Message words that Scripture.
ReplyDeleteKym, I thought that was an amazing paraphrase of that verse as well!
Delete"no ugliness, no darkness
ReplyDeletecan quench the beauty, the light of Christ." AMEN to that. Thank you for a beautiful post. I've visiting from #GiveMeGrace
Thank you so much, Gayl. Your encouraging word is a blessing to me!
DeleteThe world is really full of awful things if you only listen to the news. That's why it's a must to read the Word first before going into the world. Because it is our stronghold and our assurance that no matter what, everything will be alright. :)
ReplyDeleteKeep the positivity going! :)
Yes, we definitely need the Word of God as our primary input and foundation!
DeleteAll I can say is...Love it!! Thank you for keeping our sight on the right things. ~Zuni
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