Monday, January 8, 2018

Keep Each Other's Spirits Up

I saw a pair of bright red cardinals out my bedroom window early this morning, sitting on the utility lines that were coated with ice. It cheered me to see their flash of color as they worked together to get breakfast. It reminded me how important it is to encourage one another and brighten someone's day. I am thankful for all of you bloggers.

Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. Ephesians 6:14-18 Message

14 comments :

Ginny Hartzler said...

This cardinal shot is wonderful! Just perfect, the way his beautiful wings are spread. In the deep winter, they are the only colorful thing around here. The other day we saw a blue jay, he had lost a lot of color and was fluffed up and dismal from the cold.

Christine said...

As there are no cardinals in the UK, I always love to see photos other bloggers share of their cardinals! Your photos is amazing! Thanks for the encouragement in the Lord too!

Red Rose Alley said...

Be still my heart.....a pair of red cardinals! I bet that was such a pleasant surprise to see them outside your bedroom window. These are special words on encouraging others, and I want to thank you for all the encouraging words you post on your blog, and also for the positive thoughts you leave on my blog.

Have a blessed week, Karen.

~Sheri

Connie said...

Lovely shot of the cardinal. Yes, encouraging and supporting one another is very important.

Ramblings of a Retired Lady said...

I couldnt agree more Karen, encouraging others is a gift that we all need to give to others. The cardinal is beautiufl...so bright on these cold, gloomy days.

L. D. said...

Your blog shares such great advice. I have not seen cardinals in our area. Your shot is wonderful as a header.

Sandi said...

That red cardinal in the header photo-- magnificent!

So true about prayer....so true.

Carla from The River said...

Hi Karen,
I agree, I am so thankful for our blog friendship. The encouragement from my blog friends has helped me so much. It is a blessing to have friendships like we do in the blog land.
Carla

Brenda said...

Hi Karen,
it is lovely what you have shared, both the words and the picture. God's beauty is reflected in both.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

so true, we all need to be lifted up at times and even friends from the internet can lift our spirits just like a bright red bird on a wire. i went to the river this week and in 10 minutes felt my spirits lifted

Sylvia said...

We all have a life journey, and how much easier would it be if we all did show love and kindness in each others burdens. Great post Karen.

Arlene G said...

There is something about a cardinal in the cold winter that just lifts my spirits. God is so good to give us beauty in each season.

a joyful noise said...

Even birds help each other, and we can learn so much from the study of birds. Love your photo of the Red Cardinal. May God grant you a day of rejoicing and bring results from all your prayers.

Doris said...

She is a beautiful girl and so sweet too! You are blessed!!

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