Matthew 6:26

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Sunrise

This is actually a very small photo taken with my cellphone as this was all I had with me at the time. But still I just love all the reflections in this photo and the bright shining sun coming up over the mountain tops. It speaks of so many things to me. A new day dawning has so much symbolism and reminds me of Gods promise that His mercies are new every morning. Each day holds so much potential and no matter how bad the previous day was or how tired you were you wake up with new strength and ability for the new day. A true gift from God. God promises that He will give us enough strength for each day. Just as His mercies is sufficient for each day so His grace is more than enough. As we trust in Him He will give us everything that we will need to live life to the full and to accomplish everything that He has for us.

Contentment

To me the story in this photo is all about contentment. Living in the moment. Being at rest with what has been and with what is to come. The next moment in time will take care of it self, but for now they can just rest and enjoy the here and now.

As I live day to day this gives me peace, knowing that God is faithful and that I can enjoy every moment of everyday with the knowledge that He will take care of the future.

Giant footprints in the sand

This weeks photo is a bit more on the lighter side. Giant footprints in the sand. Imagine that. Being at the right place, at the right time - for that specific moment in time rewarded me with these giant footprints in the sand. Not that it was really anything I did. We were just walking along the beach and there they were. I joked about it, we laughed and then we walked on. The next day when I walked past the same rocks the footprints were gone.

This makes me think of the importance of appreciating the little things in life. A pleasant moment often taken for granted and quickly forgotten. Yet it is often these little things that adds joy and colours in our life.

John 10:10 ".......I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Hope paints a beautiful picture

Sometimes life can be complicated. Like a hosepipe , twisted and tangled just at that moment when it needs to be used. To then actually use it takes time and a lot of patience to  untie the knots. Complications and problems in life sometimes feels the same way. Trying to unravel these and get answers does not come quickly. I have found giving it to God is the only solution. After all He does invite us to cast all our anxieties on Him (1Pet 4:7). Trusting Him to bring the answer, clarity and peace.

As in this picture we sometimes feel that the sun is setting on my situation, there is no hope. The reality is He can make a beautiful picture out of our most difficult situations and bring solutions to our everyday challenges in life. 

River of life

The beautiful Breede river bringing life to the vegetation along its riverbank. Still so close to the river there is a tree trunk, lifeless, dried up and broken off from the parent tree. As I look at this picture I wonder how this tree could be so close to the river but yet die. Was the roots not deep enough? Maybe there was a strong wind during a storm that caused it do fall? Still it is surrounded by such beauty.

As I look at the scene before me I am reminded of the fact I should stay rooted in the fertile truths of God's Word while staying sensitive to the promptings of His Spirit. Is it possible that we can be so close to the Truth, even hear it, but yet not be rooted in and be nourished by it. Digging my roots deep down being grounded against the storms and onslaughts of life, this is where I long to be.

Still Waters

Psalm 23:2 "....He leads me beside the still and restful waters." (Amplified Bible).