The Wild Ride of Redemption – Week 26

by | Jul 6, 2013 | Uncategorized, Weekend

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Redemption is meaningless unless there is cause for it in the actual life we live. ~Flannery O’Conner, Mystery and Manners

As you ride into the rest of week, may the strong grip of grace be the handlebars steering you. Throw your head back and laugh at yesterday’s mishaps, feel the breeze of today’s forgiveness cool your face. Don’t look back and go serpentine. You might miss redemption growing in the middle of your path. It’s the landmark leading to Love’s embrace.

And remember to break for Sabbath.

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(Photos taken in the Cotswolds and Oxford, England)

 

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14 Comments

  1. Pam
    Pam on July 6, 2013 at 3:30 am

    What an evocative photo of the cemetery in the Cotswolds… Really lovely, Shelly. Enjoy your restful weekend. ~ Pam, http://wordglow.wordpress.com

    • Shelly Miller
      Shelly Miller on July 9, 2013 at 12:56 am

      The top photo was taken in the Cotswolds, a breathtaking, beautiful place called Chipping Camden. The other two in Oxford. A cemetery in the median while people scurry around shops; a picture of ancient future faith if I’ve ever seen one.

  2. Mia
    Mia on July 6, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Dear Shelly
    Yes, we do tend to miss beautiful splashes of redemption all around us everyday, if we do not learn to leave the past where it belongs.
    Blessings

    • Shelly Miller
      Shelly Miller on July 9, 2013 at 12:57 am

      So true. But then again, the past always informs our future too.

  3. Megan Willome
    Megan Willome on July 6, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    I made a mistake at work and have been “serpentine” ever since. I need your words today.

    • Shelly Miller
      Shelly Miller on July 9, 2013 at 12:58 am

      And the way we right ourselves is not to take our mistakes too seriously, let go and enjoy the ride. He’s leading the way.

  4. HisFireFly
    HisFireFly on July 7, 2013 at 12:03 am

    “strong grip of grace”
    yes, I need this!

  5. Mary Bonner
    Mary Bonner on July 7, 2013 at 2:03 am

    I definitely need those handle bars this week! Lovely words…thank you.

  6. Linda Stoll
    Linda Stoll on July 7, 2013 at 2:04 am

    yes, yes, ‘the strong grip of grace’ …

  7. June
    June on July 7, 2013 at 3:21 am

    Beautiful images, Shelly! Especially the Celtic cross – how blessed you are to have seen that place in person! Thank you for you words of encouragement this week!

    • Shelly Miller
      Shelly Miller on July 9, 2013 at 1:00 am

      I agree June, blessed indeed. It was a beautiful place tucked away at the end of street, overlooking a beautiful meadow. Thank you for visiting.

  8. Jody Ohlsen Collins
    Jody Ohlsen Collins on July 7, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    “Don’t look back and go serpentine.” Ack, I do that. What a great image–all of them. I’m thinking of bicycling with my feet up in the air off the pedals, Flying Nun style. Now, there’s a picture.
    Great words and photos, friend. thank you.

    • Shelly Miller
      Shelly Miller on July 9, 2013 at 1:01 am

      Oh, I used to love the Flying Nun. Thanks for that reminder.

  9. Rona Berry-Morin
    Rona Berry-Morin on July 10, 2013 at 2:39 am

    What a wonderful reminder to take a break.

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