This photo of a big spring flowing into the White River below Bull Shoals, Arkansas shows one of the most beautiful places we were in last week on the “Andrews Memories Tour” family reunion/vacation trip.
It does not quite accurately depict what my title above says, which is what I see our my window here (scudding clouds across the sky), but my thoughts are similar.
The remnants of tropical storm Ida for us are mostly wind. Wind is blowing the dark clouds of the past two days away and God’s sun keeps peeking through. It is cool this morning and I look out at a scene much like you see across the river here in this photo.
It is calming for me today. My heart has been troubled with cares of family the past several days and I seek solace and God’s comforting presence to energize me with His grace, wisdom and strength to carry on. I feel the heavy weights of being in the “middle” generation, trying to help my mom, my siblings, my children, my grandchildren . . . even a sweet little great-granddaughter, Kiley.
Sometimes it seems that crisis and chaos reign. Even though I know better than that from my many years of experiences as God’s child, my heart still hurts. I cried many tears last night after I lay in bed for those troubled and hurting around me. I brought my supplications before my Father and he graced me with a good night’s sleep.
Today shines brighter with both the sun outside and renewal in my strength for this another day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. He will lead me where I need to go and have me do the things I need to do, all with His Spirit within me.
Father, shine Your light on each and every one who reads these words and may they each be blessed.
Love you guys! Dee
Picture is beautiful. I grew up around the Tennessee River where it dips down into northwest Alabama and spent a lot of time in places like this.
AWESome!
Dee, your posts are uplifting and a blessing, even as you share your trials.
Wonderful picture, Dee. It brings a peace just to look at it.
I’m so sorry you’ve had so much to bear lately. I understand, because often it seems that crisis and chaos DO reign at my house, as well. But God is with us and sends SO many smiles our way.
May God be with you and those you care about.