Quite overwhelming

Inspired as I stood on Glen Nevis.


Surrounded by the hills,
Enormous,
So high.
All encompassing.
Standing beneath all,
Is me.
Compared to them,
I am tiny!

Yet God almighty,
Who made the heavens and the earth,
Cares for me.
Overwhelmed at the majesty and enormity
of creation.
I stand and cannot really grasp God’s love for me.
Yet God knew me, before I was born.
As tiny as I was.
I stand overwhelmed at God’s love.
God’s love for little me,
God's love for creation.
Then I am reminded:
A child of God, created as were the hills, treasure
And loved today and everyday.

Glen Nevis

One afternoon we were walking on Glenn Nevis. The experience was quite something- such large hills, made me feel very small! Psalm 8 came to mind:
“3 When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
4 what are mere mortals that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?”

As we strolled along, I started to think. There are mentions of the “hills” as part of the scenery and setting of the gospels! This was the context in which the journey of discipleship is set. As somebody growing up in Cambridge- hills was not part of my daily experience! Once I was in Lancaster they certainly were. But I found myself reflecting as we walked, about the disciples, journeying through the hill side, travelling from place to place. Sometimes it was uphill and others down hill! For me and my journey of faith- there are ups and downs! It got me to think about, the ups and downs, and the reality of following Jesus. It’s not always easy! What are the up hills and down hills in my life?
I was also eaten by some midgies! Not fun- I wonder what they midgies might be likened to in my journey of faith?
So often having been in the flat land for a while, I forget, the disciples weren’t on a gentle stroll on flat roads! Sometimes such simple things I forget, I need reminding!

Some images

The first two pictures are from Skye- reflecting the light- reflecting the glory of God! It was quite stunning. The last a wonderful blue- blue is my favourite colour! I thought it was rather nice!

Dolphins and faith! A bit random maybe...

One of the joys of my holiday was walking on the shore- (as is seen elsewhere!) watching dolphins. The first time I saw them (two years ago) I was just struck at the awesomeness. Whilst we were walking along the beach at Rosemarkie- once again we saw dolphins! AMAZING! The beach was busy with people dolphin watching. As I reflected and watched the dolphins- leaping out of the water and then losing sight of them as they went down- I was inspired to think about the journey of faith.
Our faith can sometimes be like dolphins; sometimes it glides along, it can be seen clearly. With leaps and jumps. At other times it can only be seen slightly- like the tops of the fins of dolphins- breaking the surface. At other times its barely visible or not visible- yet its always there- still moving along, in the depths of the sea. I’m Reminded of those words; “even when we don’t believe in God, God believes in us”. I’m Reminded that at whatever stage of our faith- God sees us and knows us- whether our faith be visible or not. Eventually it surfaces again! Just as the dolphins do- further across the water!

Holiday inspiration

As dolphins glide and leap,
As seals swim,
So my heart is struck in awe and wonder,
At you God almighty.

As I look at ancient,
High hills,
Massive mountains,
So my hear is struck in awe and wonder,
At you God almighty.

I stand in awe, at you Lord God.
You who created starry hosts,
You who counts the grains of sand on the seashore.
You who stood before ancient hills.
You who knows me,
Who loves me,
Who cares for me,
Who calls me into your open arms.

I stand overwhelmed,
Considering the hills, so big,
And me so small.
Yet you are the God,
Of all creation.
Of all times,
Of all places.

Reflection of the seashore

Whilst away on holiday, I was walking along one of the beaches of the black isle- above was the scene.
And I was inspired to write the following;

As I look around the shore of the isle,
I see bright blue skies,
I see stormy skies.
So I reflect on the sunny days of life,
The picturesque days of life.
I reflect too on the stormy days of life,
The days that are hard.

As I reflect on the view before me,
I realise that the stormy skies and the bright skies
Sit side by side,
Slowly they merge.

I think of the glory of sunshine, bright days,
I think of the hope of bright tomorrows in dark days.
I think of your promises, your faithfulness O Lord.

Your promises:
“"Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you.
I've called your name. You're mine.
When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you.
When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.
When you're between a rock and a hard place,
it won't be a dead end—
Because I am God, your personal God.”

I hear those great words of Paul:
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future,
nor any powers, neither height nor depth,
nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

How amazing are your promises?
How faithful is your love?
How amazing are you?

For you Lord are faithful,
You Lord are the God who merges,
stormy skies and bright skies.
You Lord, merge heaven and earth.
You Lord merge humanity and divinity.

“O Lord how Majestic is your name!”
In all times and in all places.

Prayer of praise for the awesomeness of creation.

God of swirling seas,
Of rolling hills,
Of stormy skies.

God of majesty,
God of wonder,
God of beauty.

God you are awesome,
God of all creation,
May your name be praised.

May my voice join with all creation to sing your praise.
With the angels of heaven,
With dolphins of the sea.
With young and old,
With rich and poor.

All praise to you,
God of wonder,
God of glory.

Long time no blog!

I haven't blogged for a while. Its been busy with some work for the local exam board and then lots of time with family in Cambridge. Then have been away with my parents for a week to the highlands. What I share here today, are some reflections of the inspirations I had whilst I was away. The scenery was stunning and amazing!