passions of a painting grandmother is my blog created to record my ponderings concerning the views I hold of my world--how my passions affect my life, and the dreams and actions they afford.
The place is beautifully you, every part of it that you chose to photograph has a big sign that says, "Elaine lives here".
Why, after all these years of serving and loving our Saviour, do we find it so hard to be moved out of our nest? I am reminded of our new dog who loves to snuggle on the couch with anyone who will let her. The problem is that she lays almost on top of you! And getting her off is a chore...she just gets all settled and doesn't want to every move anywhere else, even if a person's feet are numb from the weight of her laying on them.
It seems like that is how I am. Push as hard as you want, but I'm staying put. Knowing this about myself makes me almost desperate to live in the freedom of going with Jesus, wherever He decides to take me. But something holds me to these things I have accumulated and holds them, like glue, to me.
Your face shines before me as I write...your translucent beauty, your paper-thin heart walls that allow anyone who needs a peek at pure, shining love to be accommodated and your rich, tinkling laughter that warms me to my toes.
That you choose to honor all who God has put you under, including Jesus himself, is a testimony with enough riches to last through all of eternity. I love you for it...I love you for a lot..but I really love your honor and loyalty.
This is from a fellow wanderer, who needs and gets more courage from you than you can imagine...
3 comments:
Thanks for the blog, I enjoyed it!
What a lovely piece of property. While reading I was reminded of the old hymn:
"Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him. How I've proved Him o'er and o'er. Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus, O for GRACE to trust Him more."
You are a blessing,
Brenda
Oh how beautiful! Maybe you can use some of that beautiful stone.....and I can just see Sam and Joseph down in that stream!
Love you dear one!
Oh, Elaine...
The place is beautifully you, every part of it that you chose to photograph has a big sign that says, "Elaine lives here".
Why, after all these years of serving and loving our Saviour, do we find it so hard to be moved out of our nest? I am reminded of our new dog who loves to snuggle on the couch with anyone who will let her. The problem is that she lays almost on top of you! And getting her off is a chore...she just gets all settled and doesn't want to every move anywhere else, even if a person's feet are numb from the weight of her laying on them.
It seems like that is how I am. Push as hard as you want, but I'm staying put. Knowing this about myself makes me almost desperate to live in the freedom of going with Jesus, wherever He decides to take me. But something holds me to these things I have accumulated and holds them, like glue, to me.
Your face shines before me as I write...your translucent beauty, your paper-thin heart walls that allow anyone who needs a peek at pure, shining love to be accommodated and your rich, tinkling laughter that warms me to my toes.
That you choose to honor all who God has put you under, including Jesus himself, is a testimony with enough riches to last through all of eternity. I love you for it...I love you for a lot..but I really love your honor and loyalty.
This is from a fellow wanderer, who needs and gets more courage from you than you can imagine...
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