Hilltops and a Valley of Vision

Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see Thee in the heights....Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up,...that the broken heart is a healed heart, that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,that the repenting soul is the victorious soul, that to have nothing is to possess all, that to bear the cross is to wear the crown,...that the valley is the place of vision. -- Puritan prayer

Saturday, January 31, 2015

for the beauty of the Earth

I am thankful for the beauty of the Earth, particularly on a warm winter day! We were all invigorated by the fresh air after being cooped up inside for previous weeks of bitter cold. The brisk breeze accompanied by the warmth of the sun makes for a lovely afternoon, made lovelier by the antics of little ones and the sound of their laughter.