Never Lose Sight



When you look at this image, what is the first thing that you notice?  The chaos of twigs and branches in the trees?  The calm, smooth surface of the lake?  The little red/orange kayak sitting on the other side of the lake?  This is a picture I took at our local lake.  What I didn't notice until recently, is the cross.  Look to the left side of the picture.  See how the trees and their branches work together to form a cross?  Once you see it, you will always see it.  Sure, you may still see all of the other details, but you will always know that the cross is there.  (By the way, feel free to save it and use it however you wish.  God is a pretty awesome artist! I just snapped the photo.)

Can you think of the times in your life that things seemed pretty chaotic like the trees and branches going every which way, pretty calm like the smooth surface of the water, or relaxed like the kayak on the other side?  God is and always has been there in the midst of it all.  Be encouraged to know that no matter what you've been through, are going through, or what's up ahead, HE KNOWS and will never leave your side.  May we never lose sight of that!  Want to know something else really cool?  Those trees are not chaotic at all.  No, they are in fact leaning on one another, with roots networked TOGETHER.  Pretty neat!  

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, 
I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 
Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; 
those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish. 
You shall seek those who contend with you, but you shall not find them;
 those who war against you shall be as nothing at all. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; 
it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
Isaiah 41:10-13

They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. 
Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. 
Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.
Jeremiah 17:8

Never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge:
    make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense,
And they will be life to your soul
    and fine jewelry around your neck.
Then each one of your steps will land securely on your life journey,
    and you will not trip or fall.

Proverbs 3:21-23


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All for Him,
Kareena Holloway
Fellowship Bible Church
Celebrate Recovery E-Coach​


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  1. Stacey DudleySeptember 24, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    This was amazing!! When I looked at the picture I saw reflection. Then sure enough after direction I saw the cross. Isn't that how we are in our recovery though? At first, we see and do what want and see what's best, but with a little guidance,and a push in the right way toward Christ. Hopefully you end up with a Forever Family at Celebrate Recovery taking those much needed steps toward healing!! Absolutely Love my Forever Family, the only place for me to be on Friday night!!! Thank you

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    1. CR @ FellowshipSeptember 27, 2017 at 9:14 PM

      Very true, sister! Thanks for your encouragement.
      -Kareena

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