“Show me the right path, Oh Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You.” Psalm 25: 4-5
Praying for a safe journey and many unexpected blessings along the way!
2Timothy1:7- For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. (For the times when you feel the fear of the unknown while you’re on the road).
Psalm 121 is today's Scripture from the Upper Room and perfect for you as you begin what will be can amazing journey, I am sure.
Thank.you for the prayers and encouragement!
I found the poem I wanted to send you. Maybe you will see the Good Shepherd often on your journey!
On Recognizing the Good Shepherd
I thought I saw you
From a distance,
Your long dark hair shining
In the sunlight on a
Dusty road.
As I ran toward you
The image in front of me
Changed.
No longer male,
But female,
In flowing skirts
With flowers in your hair.
The wind blew and as the flowers
Fell away
I saw a grandfatherly figure
Hunched over and walking
Oh so slowly with a cane.
I reached out for your hand
And the hand I held
Was warm and smooth and brown.
As I looked up into your eyes
Deep and loving eyes
I saw your colorful scarf
Around your shoulders
With symbols I did not recognize on it
You held me close and
I smelled the incense and sweet perfume
But when I stepped back
I brushed against your beard
And sidelocks and saw your paler skin.
I closed my eyes to pray
And opening them noticed
The veil and headdress
In place of the kippah and beard
And feminine eyes shining back at me
With love.
Good Shepherd,
I seek you every day,
And every day I find you
Sometimes dressed in a sari
Sometimes wearing a kufi on your head,
Sometimes you appear in
Clothing just like mine,
And sometimes I see the fringes
Of your tallit before I see your face.
In all places, in all ways
Your children cross my paths
And I see you shining through them
My prayer, then, must be,
That when the stranger looks into my eyes,
They also see you,
Lifting them in mercy
Covered in your grace,
Walking to seek justice
And looking back in
Love.
Amy Vaughan November 26, 2014
Here's a poem for your travels!
Signs
Some look for signs
In red birds
And tea leaves.
Others prefer
Inner signs,
Unexpected courage,
Strength in adversity,
A supernatural calmness.
As for me,
I find in words and
Images
Signs that God is near,
Signs that I should pay attention
To the beauty
Falling at my feet,
To the joy of sunrise and sunset,
The warmth of hot tea shared
With a trusted friend,
The touch of a hand
When I am wandering off the path.
Today, in the midst of trial and trouble,
In the mundane, ordinary steps I take,
I will look for the usual unusual gifts,
And notice those around me.
Perhaps I will be a sign to them
That they, too, are not alone,
On the journey home.
Amy Vaughan April 22, 2016
Thank you for both of these Amy. Your encouragement means the world.
"Happy are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion." —Psalm 84:5. Many blessings as you set out!
Thank you Julie. I will carry these words close.
“Show me the right path, Oh Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You.” Psalm 25: 4-5
Praying for a safe journey and many unexpected blessings along the way!
Thank you so very much, Janice. You are such a faithful prayer warrior.
2Timothy1:7- For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. (For the times when you feel the fear of the unknown while you’re on the road).
I truly appreciate this. Those fears have started creeping in these last few days. These words are a great refocusing for me.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Praying for you, Jenny!
So grateful for your prayers and these words. Thank you!
I can’t wait to keep up with your posts as you go on this remarkable trip! So proud of you!
Grateful for your always encouraging support.
Will pray for your journey to bless you in many lovely and surprising ways.
Thank you dear friend! Grateful for you.