I really am loving the area I am now boarding my mare. it is in the foothills of our Cascade Mountain ranges and I see them as I drive to the stable. I also pass the city's first church, schoolhouse and cemetery.
Recently, I was shaken to my core with circumstances that called for much faith and resolve to rise above.Having to move my mare hastily was the jump start to having to rely upon people with Godly character that hold firm foundations in a otherworldly faith and higher ethical practices.
Though it took me down a notch, emotionally so, I am now seeing the strengthening it has yielded.
This past Sunday, as I returned to worship in a 150 year old church; I gazed out the window from my pew at times. There was a violent wind in the branches outside.
I was reminded that my faith can be blown about like the tree and rattled like a window pane but, what holds it together is not myself, it is God.
Though I may turn away at times, He never does leave me and is right there, facing me as I turn back.
Our one room study was about just that; " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
It was about being content in whatever state I am .
I thoroughly enjoyed worshiping in that one room church, with humble hearts around me.
When I got to my mare's stall...she was looking very content herself...with her own window on the world~
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What a wonderful post and lovely photos! Thank you for sharing! Have a great and blessed day!
ReplyDeleteWhat an idyllic place. Your photos are heavenly.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a delightful place, quiet and serene we all need from time to time. Love the picture of your mare contemplating the view from her stable.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderous feeling when our faith is renewed.
ReplyDeleteKacy,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and great inspirational story. Bless your heart, so glad you are where you are now. Good for you and good for Wa!
hugs....
Jane
KK this was a beautiful post, with incredible pictures along with it.
ReplyDeleteYou are right- He has not let us down before, so we know He won't now! ;)
Have a most wonderous day there!!
Oh, how beautifully said and written. God is always there, always with us, we just need to search for Him and spend time with Him everyday. If we open our hearts to the simple joys in life and remain thankful, every problem becomes easier.
ReplyDeleteYou really touched my heart with your photos and writings. What a lot we have to be thankful for.
What beautiful photos from the Cascades, very nice photos of the area.
ReplyDeleteI love old churches, and that one looks well-preserved in space and time. Glad you found some comfort there.
ReplyDeleteYour post was so thought provoking. Glad I ran across it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post and your pictures are wonderful. I love that cute, quaint church. I think my favorite was our view of the window and your thoughts while looking out of it.
ReplyDeleteI think of the sturdy tree that stands no matter how strong the wind blows and believe my faith is like that tree. Sometimes my leaves and branches my sway too far right or too far left but it is the deep roots and foundation in Him that will always bring me back upright and that His love and forgiveness allows me to do that.
Great post. :-)
This was a beautiful post, Kacy. I can only say, "So true!!"
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful reminder!
Excellent and beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteWhere is that church, I think i have seen it but can't remember where it is located
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Kac....I can tell from your heart. Phil 4:13 is my favorite bible verse and I HAVE to live my life by or I'm filled with the fears of this world. Many times I ask God to ride double with me when riding...I'm never alone....he is with us through all the storms of life. He places special people in our lives at special times when we need them most. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics KK, I LOVE the softness of them, very artsy and beautiful. I'm happy for you and your mare that you guys have found such peace in the new place.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting all!
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to share those buildings for some time~
Thankful for you all!
Kac
What a wonderful post! It contains a message that we all need to keep in mind. Too often we tend to forget God's grace and peace.
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Blessings dear sweet Kacy. What a very lovely and thoughtful post. I too, think your pictures were so very serene and peaceful, especially the window looking out one. I love to photograph old churches and this one is especially peaceful in it's quiet, forest surroundings. I'm thankful that you and the lovely mare have found a quiet new home.
ReplyDelete"Worry about nothing; pray about everything".
i love the last photo, the horse looks very content and calm while looking at the world.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos so lush,green and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful area an wonderful pictures. Love the one of your mare looking out peacefully on her day.
ReplyDeleteA lovely place to be guided to because of necessity. It is so good to know that we are never alone.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post, for sharing your faith..and for your visit to my world post today. It was great to see the view out your church window...I often want to take a photo out of mine!
ReplyDeleteLove the shots of New York. I am going there soon-ish to visit my daughter and family.
A wonderful post and lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks fo sharing & Thanks for viewing my world.
Lovely post and especially the photo of your mare - peace!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spot! Reminds me of my grandfather's church in North Carolina. You have some great horse pictures on your blog. Thanks for visiting my world.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post with wonderful pictures. I'm glad you, and Wa, are both in a happier place.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww such a heartfelt post, Kacykins. It touched my heart. Both you and Wa are on the same or similar journey together and walking with total joy. I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely old church you attend, too. They remind me of the small church's found in the deep south. There are many scattered around the southern states and they usually one room as well.
~Lisa
Jenn Thanks...it is such a relief...truly!
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