Finding the Blue Sky
Canon 5D Mark ll, 16-35 2.8 L, 2.8 aperture, 1/2000 shutter, 100 ISO
I love this image because of the contrasting colors and textures and because it tells a story. Sometimes all we need in order to see the blue skies ahead is a tool, a reflection. We need faith.
Scripture defines faith in Hebrews 11:1 as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”. In effect, a mirror of a place, time, and circumstance that we cannot see with our earthly eyes. A beautiful reflection of what can and will happen when we believe.
I thought of these things as I prayed over and pondered my friend’s sadness over losing her baby. It is hard. So very difficult to bear. Sometimes we need to hold the reflection up for each other. There are blue skies ahead. The colors and warmth of a springtime wait patiently just below the surface to overtake the cold drab browns of our winter. Just barely below the surface. Can you see it? Almost there. Redemption and glory await. Can you feel it?
Blue skies ahead. Just over the horizon. I will hold your hand while we wait.
Psalm 30:5 ~ “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
Faith Reflections
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I could not sleep until your post was done for today I knew that it would make my heart feel better. As I watch my daughter and wonderful son in law go through this sadness, it hurts my heart so much. They both have very strong faith but they battle with many questions that only God can answer for them. Thanks for wonderful friends like you.
I am so sorry Susan for this grief. I do love them so. I know and trust the same God you do. The One who brought me through my own darkness. He is near. Sleep well.
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Thanks, Mary Anne for the reminder… there are so many things that are heavy in this world.
The first photo is so gorgeous, I love how it goes from blurry to crisp and clear.