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Feb 9, 2014

Winter Sun




There had been only an afternoon’s reprieve from the perennial cold blanket of grey light. 

Lifting my head from the dense novel on my lap, I caught sight of the rays of sunlight that had just splayed across the kitchen wall.  Searching further beyond the shuttered windows revealed the sudden change in the sky newly lit by rays breaking through cloud cover that had hovered for days on end.  

Thinking, “move quick or miss it entirely”, I head to the entry, layering on muffler, cap, hooded coat, zipped past the chin. Track down gloves and sunglasses. Pull the door tight behind me as I walk out in the welcomed sun drenched, cold air. The slap of winter temperatures still catches ones breath but a quick pace soon produces the balance between outer cold and down insulated warmth. 

Cooped up muscles can literally sing when given the opportunity to stretch out in long extended strides. The scents of crisp air please the nose and lungs fill with thirst for all that oxygen rich air.  Eyes protected by UV shades, “I lift my eyes to you..” (Psalm 123:1), absorbing ... appreciating, the Creator’s gift of solar warmth poured out on the wintery earth. 

Its a brief interlude. 
Day’s end arrives early. 
Even as solar beams slip low on the horizon the senses remember heat and light. 
The soul praises Genesis gifts.
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9 comments:

  1. Beautiful words and a lovely Scripture. I love how you encircle the words. Would you consider linking to Sunday Stillness, either on http://familyandfaithmatters.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/seeking-god-through-a-lens-can-we-see-the-warmth-of-god/ or http://www.janiscox.com/sunday-stillness-psalm-91-love/
    Blessings,
    Janis www.janiscox.com

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    1. Pleased to join your community. never too much stillness on for a Sabbath day.

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  2. Love this. My son took a bike ride today with a group of friends and he came back refreshed and relaxed in all the best ways. Amazing how getting exercise in the cool air is like getting new perspective on your week. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Tickled to have you visit here. For some time, I have wanted to participate in your Sabbath community. How many formsSabbatht can take; in current frenzied living a walk or a bike ride is 'rest'. May your week be blessed with God's love.

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  3. So beautiful! Indeed God is worthy of our praise! Thank you for linking up with The Weekend Brew!

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    1. So very pleased to have leave a note here. I'm enjoying your Weekend Brew community; God's word and work expressed in so many forms.

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  4. Just beautiful....both words and picture....God loves it when we praise Him and we are so blessed by praising Him...

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  5. Hi Lisa,
    Such a beautiful verse and the photo! It reminds me of an old Gospel song, "From the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord shall be praised!" Blessings and joy to your week!

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    1. Scripture often brings favorite hymns to mind. Thank you for your visit and the blessings.

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