Before the photos, I want to have another wee look at Psalm 105. This is what I posted in yesterday's post:
1.O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name: make known His deeds among the people.
2 Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him: talk ye of all His wondrous works.
3 Glory ye in His holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
4 Seek the Lord, and His strength: seek His face evermore.
5 Remember His marvellous works that He hath done; His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth;
6 O ye seed of Abraham His servant, ye children of Jacob His chosen.
7 He is the Lord our God: His judgments are in all the earth.
8 He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the word which He commanded to a thousand generations.
What I noticed was the number of times the psalmist mentions 'Him', 'His', and 'He'.
You see it? It's all about HIM! And when we take our eyes off ourselves, and look firmly to Him, then we see with the proper perspective. Instead of seeing all of life through the lense of our trials - as we're prone to do, rather we see the whole of life through Him. And when we do that, our blessings are easy to find, and a joy to behold.
Our trip home to Lewis had another blessing other than the beaches, the weather, and time with Caleb. We also got to spend time with DR and his fiance, Diana. Soon, it'll be their own wedding, but last week, they were attending the wedding of friends, so I took the opportunity to grab some photos in Marina's garden between the marriage service and the reception.
Because her future mother-in-law was right there, Diana did the decent thing and told DR he was holding her much too close.
Yeah, she looks like she really doesn't like that, DR.
Hmmhm...
Decorum was restored ....
And I couldn't but think how lovely it is that DR chose someone just like his Mum to be his wife. You know, tall and slender and elegant. Yup, just like me.
Just what you all were thinking too, right?
Yes, thought so.
It wasn't long before their attention was taken elsewhere. What on earth could be more worthy of their attention than me??
Ah, it's the wee fella. I can easily live with coming second to him...
It really is such a joy to me to see DR at this stage of life. The first stage of his studying is complete, and the second part is beginning; he has employment, as well as his 'other job' with the Fire Service; he has a home; and he has Christ above everything. These are wonderful blessings and enough for a lifetime of praise and thanksgiving, but it truly makes this Mum's heart glad to see him engaged and soon to be married to a girl who so clearly loves him, and is adored in return.
Marriage is such a wonderful gift, and the most beautiful picture of Christ and His church. We will see so much more fully its meaning in Eternity, but even what we do see here - through a glass darkly, admittedly - makes our heart soar in thanksgiving to God for such a blessing.
And so, in the sentiments of the Psalm (above), I will give thanks to the Lord, I will speak of His wonderful deeds; I will remember His marvellous works, and my heart will rejoice in seeking Him.
He is worth talking about! In fact, I'm going to copy out the Psalm again, and highlight these divine pronouns, just to draw our attention, once again, to Him!
1.O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name: make known His deeds among the people.
2 Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him: talk ye of all His wondrous works.
3 Glory ye in His holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
4 Seek the Lord, and His strength: seek His face evermore.
5 Remember His marvellous works that He hath done; His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth;
6 O ye seed of Abraham His servant, ye children of Jacob His chosen.
7 He is the Lord our God: His judgments are in all the earth.
8 He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the word which He commanded to a thousand generations.
