In reading many of your blogs and reflections this past week, I find that every one of you have been going through some rough patches in your lives as of late. When I'm feeling overwhelmed with sadness, worry or uncertainty, I often rely on the Psalms for comfort and peace. I thought that a selection of Danny's photos from our various trips to the mountains over the years paired with Psalm 121 might boost your spirits and bring you closer to God as you marvel at and revel in His majestic handiwork.
I will lift my eyes to the hills - From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
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He will not allow your foot to be moved, He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall never slumber nor sleep.
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The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve you from all evil, He shall preserve your soul.
The Lord shall preserve your going out and coming in
From this time forth, and even forevermore.
Amen!
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Thank you Martha and Danny for this wonderful post.
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Thank you, Victor, and may God bless you, too.
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Beautiful. Thank you for making me smile. Have a great day. smiles
ReplyDeleteSmiling is always a good thing, Linda, so I'm happy this post brought one to your face.
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Beautiful pictures and verses. Thank you, Martha.
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Inspiring post
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Christine.
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Lovely photos, Martha. There's always something restful and inspiring when you consider the physical beauty of God's creation.
ReplyDeleteI have to give Danny all the kudos for the photos, Glynn. And yes, God's marvelous creation is a source for comfort and peace always.
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As a sixth grader in the 60's, we memorized this chapter in public school. I was raised in the South and memorized other passages also. Love the photos to go along with the verses. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your memories from the 60s, Vickie. Those were great times when God's Word was taught as part of the school curriculum, at least in the South. Glad you enjoyed Danny's photos, too.
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Thanks for the picture verse today Martha. After hearing this morning that my friend, Dave, passed away in the middle of the night, I was needing this psalm and its calming truth.
ReplyDeleteOh, Bill, I'm so saddened to hear that Dave passed away! I know you all were close friends. I'm gratified that these photos and Psalm 121 gave you comfort today.
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Danny is a great photographer, and I love how you matched his photos with the verses. These photos prove God loves us.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sandie, I think he is, too. And indeed, God loves us more than we could ever know.
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How intuitive you are, dear Martha. Danny's photography is like a balm to the soul!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sweet, kind thing to say, Myra. Thank you!
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I could give your big hugs right now if you were near by...I'll send one via my thoughts. This is a difficult time for sure for so many and how awesome it is to read pieces of God's love to bring us Good news that He is walking beside of us each step of the way... Thank you Martha...
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, I feel that hug, Shug! It has been a rough couple of weeks for so many of my friends and our nation. I felt we all needed some breathing room and the presence of God's peace in His creation.
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Dear friend Martha, these photos are breathtaking! Danny has a wonderful eye for taking photos! God bless you, thank you so much for sharing God's beauty...in more ways than one!
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome, Linda! I'll be sure to let Danny know about all the kind and complementary comments everyone has left here today.
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Thank you so much; this is wonderful!!! I especially love the sun rays and the mountains. The Psalms are so wonderful, and you have done a great job of matching the photos with this one. Turns out I am sick today, so your timing was perfect! Just side effects from a vaccine...
ReplyDeleteOh, Ginny, I'm so sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well today, but I'm glad this post cheered you. Danny is such an amazing photographer and I especially thought that some of my newer readers who haven't seen these would truly enjoy them. I was sure you would since you love photography so much and are so great at it.
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I see you all - thanks so much
ReplyDeleteYou know these photos are just what the doctor ordered, Danny. I loved posting them and how they complimented this beautiful Psalm.
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What beautiful photos and message, Martha. Thank you, Martha and Danny, for strengthening my heart today. Love and blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteYou are so very welcome, Trudy, and I'm overjoyed that this strengthened your heart today. What a joy it is to know that my readers are truly touched by these posts. I'm so humbled by your kindness, my friend.
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Just reading these comforting words and looking at these serene photos calmed me down.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad to hear that, Lux! God is so evident in His creation and the more we spend time in it, we spend time with Him.
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Agree! Blessings to you as well.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this touched you, Jo-Anne.
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Beautiful post and photos, thanks for sharing dear Martha jane.
ReplyDeleteYou are so very welcome, Snobe. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it.
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Absolutely beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Bill. I had a suspicion that you would really love the photos as you are an amazing photographer yourself.
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Well done, Danny and Martha! Thanks for the reminders!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so very welcome, Terri. I simply thought we all needed time to reflect and give thanks for all the good things God has given us.
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Oh I love this Martha and what gorgeous photos but most of all thank you for sharing God’s word. Such beautiful words that lifts and brings hope. Blessings to you and Danny.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debby, for your encouraging and uplifting words that make our hearts sing! God's word always brings the hope we need at the time we need it. Honestly, I was so emotionally exhausted from the death of Charlie Kirk and the surgery Danny just successfully went through, my words felt inadequate to express the praise and thankfulness to God found in this Psalm.
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Beautifully done, as always, Martha. The scenes you selected match perfectly with the kinds of pictures our hearts often create when we read God's encouraging words. His promises are more secure than the mountains you portrayed and the hope they give is more refreshing than the mountain streams, and knowing that as we view the scenes and read the words is incredibly encouraging. Thank you for another inspirational view of the gifts God has given the two of you. May His love and His strength be obvious as the rest of your week unfolds.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind and encouraging words here, Anon. It's truer than we know that a picture paints a thousand words, and these photos that Danny took speak volumes to me. Yes, it seemed that the Psalm added the perfect narration to these priceless wonders of God's creation.
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Olá, Martha
ReplyDeleteLinda postagem, muito edificante, a Palavra de Deus alimenta a nossa alma, as fotos ficaram lindas, Danny é um excelente fotógrafo, desejo ricas bênçãos do Senhor na vida de vocês, casal abençoado, um forte abraço.
Thanks so much, Lucinalva, for your thoughtful and complimentary words here. Danny really is a wonderful photographer and I feel so blessed when I can share his photos with all of you.
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Hi Martha. How are you doing today? This is such a comforting post. The combination of Psalm 121 and the mountain photos really brings a sense of peace and reassurance. I feel like I can almost see the Lord’s protection in those majestic landscapes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind thing to say, Melody! I'm so glad this post affected you in the way I hoped it would speak to so many.
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Wow, Martha! Those words paired with Danny's amazing photos stirred praise, peace, and comfort deep in my soul. Simply beautiful! God bless!
ReplyDeleteOh, Karen, I'm so glad this post stirred peace, praise and comfort deeply within you. That I can make God connections with others here on the blog is the most humbling and gratifying thing I could ever hope for.
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BEAUTIFUL, Martha! You matched perfectly each psalm-statement with one of Danny's photos. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nancy! I'm so glad that this post spoke to you in photos and scripture.
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It has been a while since I have seen scripture paired with images this way. Very nicely done. It helps bring the words to life.
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Exactly what I hoped it would do, Jim. Thanks for your kind words here!
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Praising God for the Psalms, our prayer book, our hymnal, our daily comfort and sustenance.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Linda! The Psalms are our prayers and our songs of praise.
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BEAUTIFUL photography to illustrate this Psalm!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Barbara! There are a lot of new readers here that haven't seen Danny's amazing photos before, and God nudged me to share them once again.
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Such a beautiful reflection 🌸 Psalm 121 is always a source of strength and comfort, reminding us that we are never alone. Your words shine with faith and hope, touching the heart deeply. 💜
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Thank you so much for your kind words here, Daniela. Yes, I'll be glad to check out your blog.
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Amen and amen! Thank you Martha Jane, pictures and words... they go very well together. beautiful photo's.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marja! Yes, Danny has taken so many spectacular photos of God's creation over the years.
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Thank you, Regine!
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We are just returning from a vacation so I am catching up on my reading of these blog posts and find this one so delightful and full of encouragement and praise. Thank you Martha!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words here today, Jean. Glad you're home safe and sound!
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This is so beautiful! Thank you!! God bless!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed this, Mrs. White.
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I memorized this psalm years ago and it has stuck with me. I was delighted to see it show up in my feed. Thanks, Martha.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful is that, Lisa? I'm happy to know that you enjoyed reading it once again with Danny's photos illustrating.
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Bonjour chère Martha 🌿, votre méditation autour du Psaume 121 est une véritable source de paix et de lumière, vous avez su, avec une sensibilité profonde, relier les épreuves du quotidien à la promesse divine d’un secours fidèle et constant, ce psaume, que vous avez si délicatement mis en valeur, résonne comme une berceuse pour l’âme inquiète, un rappel que Dieu veille, sans relâche, sur chacun de nos pas, les images de vos voyages en montagne, associées à ce texte sacré, offrent une respiration spirituelle, une invitation à contempler la majesté du Créateur dans le silence des hauteurs, c’est une démarche pleine de grâce, qui élève le cœur et apaise l’esprit, je me permets, avec beaucoup de respect, de vous suivre dans votre liste d’amis, c’est avec une grande joie que je vous invite également à découvrir mon univers, où les mots cherchent à honorer la beauté, la foi et les liens sincères, si cela vous parle, j’aimerais beaucoup que vous me suiviez à votre tour, je vous souhaite un très bon week-end, rempli de bénédictions, de sérénité et de doux émerveillements, avec toute mon amitié spirituelle, Régis
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Regis, for your complimentary and encouraging words here regarding my post. Psalm 121 is most definitely a source of peace and light to all who believe and assures us that God is never more than a heartbeat away from us. I would be honored to follow your blog, too.
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thecontemplativecat here. Such amazing photos! The verses sink into me and comfort me. I have just been diagnosed with Parkinson's and need all prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh, Susan, I'm so very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Yes, I will most certainly pray for you, my friend, as will all those who love you and care about you. I'm gratified that these verses and photos gave you comfort at this difficult time.
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Nature is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI agree! There's nothing more glorious to behold here on earth than God's incredible creation.
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How sweet of Danny to surprise you like that! That just makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI have a large print Bible with a purple soft cover that I love that I use to read scripture . I still use my heavy study Bible but I no longer haul that to church. I’m sentimental with that one and have had it for 40 years and it has all my notes in it.
You will truly enjoy your new large print Bible Martha! What a loving gift, Danny gave you!
A loving gift, indeed, Debby, and I'm treasuring it more and more every day, so thankful that God gave Danny to me. He's so very thoughtful, caring and kind in every way. And yes, I would certainly keep the Bible you've had for 40 years close at home - so much history and growth in that!
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