Many reflections

~ Lisa Brittain

Today I am participating in the Five Minute Friday with Kate Motaung and her crew of brilliant writers, as well as incorporating the one-word from #write28days in my daily writing adventure.

Setting the timer for 5 short minutes. And go…

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Reflections
photo by Lisa Brittain

Now into my 60th year of life on planet earth, I have many memories on which to reflect. So fortunate am I to have been given 60 years of life.

Many of the beautiful reflections are painted from ashes.

Lisa Brittain

I reflect on the good. The bad. And the ugly. But as I mature in faith and in my true identity as an image bearer of Christ, I choose to reflect most on the many beautiful aspects of my life.

Many of the beautiful reflections are painted from ashes. What seemed so bad or too difficult then now springs forth as grace and mercy. Many lessons learned. Many hardships endured and overcome. Many small victories and some really huge!

Eyes on Jesus and Shine,

~Lisa

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am a curious follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received miraculous healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I received a challenge to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by my fearful living choices. It was my two sons, who loved me enough to confront me with the truth. They called out the hypocrisy of fear, and I am forever thankful. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. Years ago, with my eyes open to my sin of unbelief I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. God has been faithful to teach me, grow me up, and help me to let go of all the things that used to mean security to me. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall in love with Jesus through His word; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 36 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have helped to grow two young men, who are now married with their own families. God is continuing to help them write their own faith stories. Additionally, we share our home with an old rescue pup. I look forward to having you join me here to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His radiance, Lisa Psalm 34:5

13 thoughts on “Many reflections”

  1. Loved your thoughts here, Lisa, and your photos! Beautiful!

    I can relate to your beautiful reflections being painted on ashes. It seems there is something in all our lives that must go in order to make room for coming beauty. When we mature and look back, we can see it has been a good thing.

  2. Thank you, Sandra! I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. God has been extraordinarily patient and gentle with me. I’m so grateful for His love and mercy.
    On my way over to FMF to find your post #22. Thank you again!
    Lisa

  3. Beautiful photos, and wise words to ponder.
    I enjoyed reading your bio. It sounds like the Lord has blessed you with a very fulfilling career He can use you to minister His love to your community through.
    Looking forward to reading more of your posts.
    (Visiting from #22)

  5. God, I love you, but please hear
    (I do not want to be a nag)
    what I think I must make real clear:
    must I be cancer’s punching bag?
    The pain and nausea, I dig,
    and for these I wouldn’t phone ya,
    but it’s figured to go big
    with addition of pneumonia.
    God replied, “Hey, dude, just chill;
    take in each breath and let it go.
    I know it’s hard but it’s the bill
    for knowing what you need to know,
    and to still write, if you dare,
    that I am real, and really care.’

  9. “Many of the beautiful reflections are painted from ashes.” I will take this into my week. Would you mind if I use that for my Facebook ‘your story’ some time with my own photo for a backdrop, credit to you though? I’m heading out of a long and difficult season and have been reflecting on the many difficulties and wounds, trying to move on, also reflecting on the good, bad and ugly, and your thoughts help me remember to be grateful for all of it. Visiting from FMF #16 this week.

  11. Many of the beautiful reflections are painted from ashes. What seemed so bad or too difficult then now springs forth as grace and mercy. Many lessons learned. Many hardships endured and overcome. Many small victories and some really huge!”
    Amen sister. Deirdre FMF #21

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