Thank you! This is what I see God doing in Genesis 1-2. He divides and separates not in the way we do; but He makes space/room for things to flourish together. Like walls in a home make rooms for people to dwell together all under the same roof. Every time we see Him doing this He places something there! Room! To grow. Glow. Shine. Live.
This is a picture of Body Life. Submitting to one another, honoring one another, building up one another, caring for one another, receiving one another, loving one another. And God is glorified!
The birds and clouds were showing me an image of what we were made for together. Not competition, not crowding, not the anxious scrambling for space—but the kind of belonging where each person’s presence actually reveals the beauty in another.
And you’re right—when we move that way, God is glorified. Not because we’ve performed something impressive, but because we’ve reflected something true about who He is.
Thank you for bringing the Body into this. You completed a thought I didn’t know was unfinished. 🙏
Thank you! 🙏 I’m so glad it spoke to you. It is something I try to work on. Helping others see how beautifully they shine! So thank you also. Keep shining!
As we should! But sometimes when people are especially passionate about one aspect of service it is their gift. Anyway, I don’t know you well enough to tell you your gift, I just thought I’d suggest the possibility.
I love this picture. Love knows how to make room. I think the key is in what you said about not needing to compete. We can listen and not manipulate or force when we are secure in Jesus. That is the challenge for me. I often find myself jealous. And God gets my attention to help me realize I don't need to feel superior or threatened because I am secure in Him. He wants me to love. Although, side note, we did witness some unusual pretty nasty pigeons. One big pushy guy would chase a smaller one and peck at them so the smaller one couldn't get any food. That bird was awful. Continually doing that. I felt like throwing something at it.
This made me smile and then laugh out loud—because yes, that bully pigeon was truly awful, and somehow that made the whole thing more real, didn’t it? Beauty and brashness right next to each other, which is exactly where we live. And what you said about security—that is the whole thing. Jealousy loses its grip when we know we are already loved completely. Thank you for bringing yourself into this so honestly.
"They simply make room." How profound in its simplicity!
Thank you! This is what I see God doing in Genesis 1-2. He divides and separates not in the way we do; but He makes space/room for things to flourish together. Like walls in a home make rooms for people to dwell together all under the same roof. Every time we see Him doing this He places something there! Room! To grow. Glow. Shine. Live.
This is a picture of Body Life. Submitting to one another, honoring one another, building up one another, caring for one another, receiving one another, loving one another. And God is glorified!
Body Life. Yes. That’s exactly it.
The birds and clouds were showing me an image of what we were made for together. Not competition, not crowding, not the anxious scrambling for space—but the kind of belonging where each person’s presence actually reveals the beauty in another.
And you’re right—when we move that way, God is glorified. Not because we’ve performed something impressive, but because we’ve reflected something true about who He is.
Thank you for bringing the Body into this. You completed a thought I didn’t know was unfinished. 🙏
Wonderful images of natural participants. Thank you
You’re so welcome! There’s so much we can learn by watching isn’t there? I am so happy this touched you. Thank you for sharing!
“To know how to shine without needing to eclipse.”
This is very beautiful.
Thank you! 🙏 I’m so glad it spoke to you. It is something I try to work on. Helping others see how beautifully they shine! So thank you also. Keep shining!
You sound like someone who has the gift of encouragement.
Thanks! I never thought of it like that. Interesting! I guess I just try to love others as Jesus loves us. 💗
As we should! But sometimes when people are especially passionate about one aspect of service it is their gift. Anyway, I don’t know you well enough to tell you your gift, I just thought I’d suggest the possibility.
I love this picture. Love knows how to make room. I think the key is in what you said about not needing to compete. We can listen and not manipulate or force when we are secure in Jesus. That is the challenge for me. I often find myself jealous. And God gets my attention to help me realize I don't need to feel superior or threatened because I am secure in Him. He wants me to love. Although, side note, we did witness some unusual pretty nasty pigeons. One big pushy guy would chase a smaller one and peck at them so the smaller one couldn't get any food. That bird was awful. Continually doing that. I felt like throwing something at it.
This made me smile and then laugh out loud—because yes, that bully pigeon was truly awful, and somehow that made the whole thing more real, didn’t it? Beauty and brashness right next to each other, which is exactly where we live. And what you said about security—that is the whole thing. Jealousy loses its grip when we know we are already loved completely. Thank you for bringing yourself into this so honestly.