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Thankful Thursday:
Good morning, Y'all.
A stunning East Texas sunrise... Just look at the colors! God certainly knows how to put on a show and He does not ever charge a single penny for the view.
In this photo, I see beautiful colors of orange, red and yellow, but I also see the three crosses that are standing in the middle of a pasture.
Looking at the whole picture, I thought about how life is much like a river. Some days the waters are calm, gently carrying us along, and other days the current is strong, the waters are muddy, and we find ourselves wondering what's around the next bend.
We can't always control the direction that the river takes, and we can't stop every storm that comes our way. But one thing I know for sure is that God never promised us smooth waters, but He did promise to be with us through them.
My connection between the photo above and the river? When I saw the vibrant colors and then saw the crosses, I immediately saw a river flowing in the sky. I love how God speaks to us through the simplest things and He delivers a message that speaks to us directly.
Happy Thankful Thursday!
I am thankful that I am a christian and I'm thankful for a God who cares enough to paint a picture in the sky...perhaps just for me?
Shug...
27 comments:
That's some sunrise, Shug. Wow!!
That sky is just beautiful and have told my girls that before, that life is a lot like a river. I am glad to be in calm waters at the moment.
The sky is gorgeous. I believe God paints the sky for everyone to enjoy, but not everyone looks at it as a gift.
Beautiful picture and you are correct about the river of life. Prayers for you and Sam.
That was a stunning East Texas sunrise. I thank God I am a Christian too. You are right about not being able to make a river go a certain way - but we can appreciate the way it is going and what we are seeing.
Hi Shug! I love all you've taken from this scene and shared with us. I'm also so thankful to be a Christian and am thankful for all God does for us!
An amazing sunrise, Shug! God's creation never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for making my day just that much better.
Beautiful sunrise, I immediately noticed the crosses. God is good but sometimes you wonder why things happen...just give it all to God!
Beautiful sky...We just had a cloud burst, and I'm enjoying the sound of rain and God's abundance. To God be the Glory, Great things He has Done!! Love and hugs.
Oh my, I have never seen a sky like this!!!! It is so stunning. Isn't it remarkable that God makes it different every day? This may be the prettiest I have ever seen. I would not have noticed the crosses if you had not mentioned them. What a connection!! And they are almost centered in front of that big tree.
Oh, that is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing it with us, and also the thoughts God brought to your mind, especially with those crosses in the middle! What a glorious picture from God to you! Reminds me of an old hymn we used to sing: Like a river, glorious
Is God’s perfect peace,
Over all victorious
In its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth
Fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth
Deeper all the way.
Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah,
Hearts are fully blest;
Finding, as He promised,
Perfect peace and rest.
Amen!
Wow! We have some lovely pink sunrises, but I've never seen a red one.
Gorgeous !!!
I love how you have wrapped the whole theme together around the river and 3 crosses.
I too am so glad I am a christian and that the Lord is in my life. Love Pam's song about the River Glorious. Haven't heard that one in years and oh thank the Lord that He promised Perfect Peace and Rest.
Sue
I am thankful for being a Christian as well...such a beautiful post. Keeping in prayer.
So beautiful dear Shug. And so true! He came down and suffered more than I could ever even imagine. So when we have pain - He knows pain! And I believe He holds us through it all. That photo is so stunning. Have a blessed weekend!
Oh my....what a beautiful sky He painted just for you, my friend. I can tell how it encouraged your heart. Praying and sending hugs. xx
What a beautiful photo, Shug. To me, the Crosses represent Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And as a gal who loves to take pictures, I sure did appreciate your post. : )
Seeing this may be the best part of my day. What a gift He's given!
I'm thankful for you, Shug.
Beautiful picture and post! ❤️
And what a beautiful message it is too. Such a pretty sunrise as well.
Wow! How gorgeous. Thanks for capturing it in a photo and sharing it. Have a beautiful day.
Everyone knows that God painted that sunset for Trump, especially since he's done more for Christians than anyone else....🤔
What an incredible sunset and I love your analogy of the crosses, field and river of God's love!! I have often thought rivers are like our lives. Beautiful to read and ponder today! Blessings to you!
What a lovely way to look at both the sunrise and the challenges we face in life. I especially like your thought that God doesn't promise smooth waters, but promises to be with us through them. Sometimes we just need to rest in that promise.
Wow! That is breathtaking.
Great reflection about life being like a river too.
Beautiful colors and quite the inspiration. God paints beautiful pictures everywhere if we only slow down and breathe!
That sky over the river is beautiful — the colours and the wide open feeling make it such a peaceful photo. It is the kind of view that makes you stop and breathe, and a lovely one to remember in the evening with a film on the TV.
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