What is your focus when you look at this photo?
The murky-looking waters?
The gray clouds?
The darkness of the tree line?
The fence?
Or are your eyes drawn first and foremost to the light and the colors, which are produced because of the reflection of the light off the clouds?
In life, also, we can choose what we focus on.
Let’s focus on the light of God and the beauty He produces even through the presence of “clouds” in our lives.
Who will join me in a challenge to choose to rejoice instead of choosing to fret over our problems?
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy Name!” Psalm 103:1
Yes, it takes discipline of the mind but with the Lord’s help, we can do it!
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Amen, Valerie! We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!
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Excellent reminder Ruth!! Thanks for sharing the encouragement of keeping positive no matter the circumstances.. I hope you’re doing well!!❤️
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Thank you, Alicia! No problem!
I’m doing well, recovering from a long trip to SC, which is where we were when I took this pic!
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Ohhhh South Carolina…I want to go there sometime..I hope it was wonderful 🙂
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Yes, the mountains are beautiful! 😊
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I bet so!!! Someday I plan to visit there!!!!
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You’ll love it!
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I’m in! I would love to BE those beautiful colors reflecting beauty out of the darkness!
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Wow! What a concept, Brittany! And yet, living the life of abiding in Him, He makes it happen, and gives others glimpses of His glory through us! I just need to get back on track with the abiding.
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