"A man focused on God always knows the direction he is headed."
Gorgeous Hibiscus
Happy weekend to you ! I am a little late wishing you that for it is Sunday afternoon now. I do sincerely hope you had a nice Saturday as well. Me? Well, I have been distracted a lot by necessary errands and it has cut into my painting time and blogging time tremendously. This coming week will be a slower pace at home for me, I hope. T. S. Eliot once said, "We are distracted from distraction by distraction." Do you ever feel like you are pulled in a million different directions all at once?
At times like that, just getting into God's Word will settle you down and keep things in perspective....that and prayer. Rest can also help. Callie, my cat who passed away about 3 years ago, always had the proper view of rest. See below:
Sleep is one thing cats love to focus on ! I have sleep apnea so at times it is difficult for me to focus if I do not get proper rest.
The times in which we live require for us to be alert and on guard. At Walmart a complete stranger who was behind me in line began a conversation about how evil the world is now and I answered back , "It may appear that way, but God is in control." He then said that God was also evil, at which I instantly felt an uneasy shudder in my soul and emphatically replied, "God is good. God is holy," and walked quickly away as my purchase transaction was complete. I was shocked at such blasphemy on his part and wanted to exit the scene immediately. Later I thought how I should have said that God is also love and He loves you, but I am not so sure it would have penetrated his darkened mind.
That encounter was a few days ago and it still bothers me.
I try to see the good and beauty in everything.....in my photography and in my paintings. It is a shock sometimes when that mindset is temporarily shattered. Let's look at some pretty pictures of flowers!
Rainbow Plumeria/Frangipani Blossoms
Pale Pink Hibiscus
Below is a nature video with beautiful scenery, animal pictures, and soft instrumental music to relax you this wonderful weekend ! Enjoy !
Scripture:
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: For in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24
