Thanks Ed for that photo of Scout, we will give those dogs anything when they look that way. I have a beagle and she looks that way often.
Also, I appreciate the photo of the rocks… I always love your photos. They really inspire me.
Getting down deep to what really bothers me grabbing a stone and putting it in the center to give it away to God and not go back and pick up that stone. That’s letting go.
Thank you so much Mark. Yeah, Scout's eyes especially...The rumor in my family is that I am the biggest sucker...I don't believe it.
I have had a few times when I have brought a rock to the center of the labyrinth fully intending to release it only to feel at the center that I'm not ready. Sometimes as much as letting go is vital, it has to be ready and the right time.
I do enjoy your photos and reflections on each Psalm. Bought the book entitled “Ordinary Benchmarks” and am ecstatic reading and listening to the YouTube musical versions of the various Psalms sung by various singers. Thank you for giving the gift of beauty through your writings, photos, and shared. (I’ve tried to sign-up as a member but have to see if the transaction will work better on a regular computer as I have a new payment method but Substack will not allow me to change my information for some reason via my cellphone. I’m assuming it could just be a glitch on my phone).
I've been really suffering with muscle pain recently and realized today that I haven't been praying much the last few days. I tried to pray today but all I could think was well described in this Psalm 42, "I'm sorry, Jesus, but I just can't find words to acknowledge your presence. I hope when I'm sitting in church Thursday evening I'm able to express how I feel about your presence in my life. I "will give you thanks/praise" when I'm feeling whole and in less pain.
So I think I understand what David felt when he wrote this Psalm. Its not that I have any doubt that God is with me. I know that he's just not in the same building as me for now. He knows I'm not very good company when I'm not feeling well.
How shall we live? What shall we say? In each breath, Emmanuel, God with us.
Or as I heard in a message one time how the word Yahweh can be spoken as a breath in - Yah - and a breath out - Weh...
Thanks Ed for that photo of Scout, we will give those dogs anything when they look that way. I have a beagle and she looks that way often.
Also, I appreciate the photo of the rocks… I always love your photos. They really inspire me.
Getting down deep to what really bothers me grabbing a stone and putting it in the center to give it away to God and not go back and pick up that stone. That’s letting go.
Thank you so much Mark. Yeah, Scout's eyes especially...The rumor in my family is that I am the biggest sucker...I don't believe it.
I have had a few times when I have brought a rock to the center of the labyrinth fully intending to release it only to feel at the center that I'm not ready. Sometimes as much as letting go is vital, it has to be ready and the right time.
Maybe instead of Whole it should be holy?
hmmm...I wonder what word would work for somethign that feels more this-worldly?
I do enjoy your photos and reflections on each Psalm. Bought the book entitled “Ordinary Benchmarks” and am ecstatic reading and listening to the YouTube musical versions of the various Psalms sung by various singers. Thank you for giving the gift of beauty through your writings, photos, and shared. (I’ve tried to sign-up as a member but have to see if the transaction will work better on a regular computer as I have a new payment method but Substack will not allow me to change my information for some reason via my cellphone. I’m assuming it could just be a glitch on my phone).
Thank you Faith! Wow - this means so much to hear this. I am so grateful!
I've been really suffering with muscle pain recently and realized today that I haven't been praying much the last few days. I tried to pray today but all I could think was well described in this Psalm 42, "I'm sorry, Jesus, but I just can't find words to acknowledge your presence. I hope when I'm sitting in church Thursday evening I'm able to express how I feel about your presence in my life. I "will give you thanks/praise" when I'm feeling whole and in less pain.
So I think I understand what David felt when he wrote this Psalm. Its not that I have any doubt that God is with me. I know that he's just not in the same building as me for now. He knows I'm not very good company when I'm not feeling well.
Thanks Ed