But I will sing of your strength;
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
O my Strength, I will sing praises to you,
for you, O God, are my fortress,
the God who shows me steadfast love.
Psalm 59:16-17
Remembering today that weakness and vulnerability are places of honor at the foot of the cross. He is our canopy of strength and His shield of love never grows tired in battle for our soul.
Praying you sit in a place of quiet wonder today. Hear His voice breaking through whispers of fear, see His light expose places of darkness.
Even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you. ~Psalm 139:12
{Photos taken in Edinburgh, Scotland}
Neat to see how you and Susie focused on the same things… Him illuminating our darkness … and in my heart second-by-second is the need for Him as my Rock, Fortress, Strength. Nothing else matters and keeps me moving along. Love the photos…
“Weakness and vulnerability are places of honor at the foot of the cross.” Yes. And He is our steadfast, unshakable refuge. Perfect photos to underscore that truth. Love this.
Such a beautiful castle! I’ve always wanted to see one in person. The verses speak volumes!
I love that you’re sharing your castles with us. So nice and they give such pictures of the attributes of God.
Dawn
Absolutely love these photos and the verses…such promise!
Wonderful verses to live by!! The pictures go great with them!
This gives a strong visual image for that verse. Your words always minister.
Those are amazing photos! I’ve never been to Europe. Only Asia. I’m afraid there weren’t any castles there. 🙂
Moving. Deeply moving. Thank you, Shelly.
Gasp! I swung by Jeanne’s place first, and she’s talking light, and I commented, “Even the darkness is light to you.”
I am so glad you took that trip. You’ve come back with such powerful images to seal your rich words.
The strength of the Lord show up in our weakness.
Wonderful verses to ponder on this morning. 🙂
Blessings,
Love, love, love these photos! And words of wonder and strength and love. Thanks for leading us to Scotland and His heart through your artistry, Shelly…
Beautiful images with this verse.
I love this: “Remembering today that weakness and vulnerability are places of honor at the foot of the cross.” So true! When I am weak, He is strong…and it’s only when I’m at my weakest that I can see how completely I need Him and how great is His might.
Beautiful photos! When I am weak and vulnerable is when His strength shines through me. Loved this!
I have come to realize that any true life changing strength I have in life can only come from His strength working in my weakness… it’s only then I have the kind of long lasting strength I need. he is so good! Beautiful pictures and post! Blessings to you~
Isn’t it wonderful we can sing and give praises for all that surrounds us. Make a joyful noise all the lands.
This gives a lot of hope. It whispers softly to fear hiding behind a facade of self-administered-strenght. We need to put all those upon His promises…. a lighter life, a life that shines for others to see, faith in the face of unsettling circumstances.
“This prayer brings about the BIGNESS of God over our troubles.
Praying you sit in a place of quiet wonder today. Hear His voice breaking through whispers of fear, see His light expose places of darkness.”
Thank you for always, Shelly…… your gift of words….. points us heavenwards and i like to sing,
I just keep trusting my Lord
As I walk along,
I just keep trusting my Lord
As he gives me a song.
Those storm clouds darken the sky
Over the heavenly trail
I just keep trusting my Lord
He will never fail.
He`s a faithful friend [2]
Such a faithful friend [2]
I can count on Him [2]
To the very end. [2]
I just keep trusting my Lord
As I walk along,
I just keep trusting my Lord
And he gives me a song.
Those storm clouds darken the sky
Over the heavenly trail
I just keep trusting my Lord
He will never fail.
He is my fortress, my rock…. I can trust Him.
I am seeing you walking along city streets singing this song in your mind as you meander around daily life. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with me.
I am so very glad that darkness is as LIGHT with Him… what shall I fear if I am with Him and He is with me? A beautiful reminder — that I don’t have to fear.
Beautiful, as always.
What timeless structures to compare to God strength–love this.