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Pictures and Words


These few short lines came to me last night while I was talking with two of the most wise women that I know. Thank- you God for modern technology that keeps me connected to friends across the world.
Father God you bring me comfort, when I know not whose arms to run to.
You give me peace when my heart is not at rest.
You remind me of Your love for me, when I am most unlovable.
Awesome God you display your work in artistic sunsets, and joy filled miracles.
You remind me of your might when standing under a starlight sky.
Or through the steady beat of my heart in the silence.
God of Truth you speak, when lies seem to be all I hear.
Your arms of protection surround me, your truth fills my soul.

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to expand on this or not. Whenever I try it always sounds silly and forced, so I will leave it at that. God is certainly taking me on adventures this week! Some day I'm sure I'll write about them.

God has been giving me so many good and encouraging images!

It reminds me of the image that Rob got when we were dating and I was going through some tough soul stuff. He told me (this is a paraphrase), "Alysha, the other day when I was praying God gave me this image of us standing in the grass with this child in our arms, with the child over our heads, and we were laughing and smiling. This is why I know we're supposed to be together." I remembered that image often in our relationship, and God has given me similar pictures. Wow! God reminds us of the best moments at the right times! 

I truly believe God gives us pictures to encourage us, or words, or moments in nature. He speaks to our hearts and souls in a language we understand. 

(ASIDE: I wanted to put a picture in here, but couldn't find the right one...maybe someday we'll take the right picture. :) )

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