Sometimes we are on the mountain, sometimes in the valley. Sometimes we race forward; sometimes we stall. Whatever it is, God has it all in His hand. Great stuff here, and very encouraging. Thanks, Lynn for this.
“Morning Light in Tranjska Gora,” ©2018 Lynn Abbott Studios. Used with Permission.
©2018 Lynn Abbott
“Climb every mountain/Ford every stream/Follow every rainbow/’Til you find your dream…” (Rogers and Hammerstein).
I played it again and again. So often, in fact, that I scratched the LP. Nevertheless, my 8-year-old self continued to belt out the chorus.
Press the Pause Button.
During a recent professional interview, someone asked me, “How did you get your start as an artist?”
Obviously, for some, it appears I’m living the dream.
I paused… uncertain how to answer the question.
Pause… Yeah, that about describes the majority of my journey. In fact, looking back, the pause button truly played a significant role in my life.
And for a time, I believed the melody had ceased; indeed, it seemed the music had been replaced by the cacophony of necessity…every day living.
Maybe, you can relate. You had dreams as…
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July 21, 2018 at 03:24
Grateful for God’s plan…
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July 21, 2018 at 09:33
My dreams didn’t compare to what the Lord had in store. Thought I would Pastor (Senior) a brick and mortar church. Associate and Assistant Pastor, Worship Pastor, Sunday School Pastor, yep, yep, yep. Senior Pastor? Not in the cards. But then an accident and I found others with disabilities that churches pretty much ignored who still wanted to be taught, wanted to pray, wanted encouragement and inspiration. Exposure to the internet and to forums and to groups and found people from all over the world (literally) who wanted to be a part and others who were willing when encouraged to be a part themselves!! Started outreach ministry, Oasis Bible Ministry and have contacts from all over the world since 1998! Not the “church” I expected, but serving and meeting needs none-the-less! Still have friends from those first days and some of you are friends with them yourselves!!! Never KNOW what God has planned when you are willing to humble yourselves and let HIM lead!!!!
Great post, loved her writing AND artwork!!!
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July 21, 2018 at 18:08
Thank you, Wally, for honoring my post in this thoughtful way! I am truly blessed by your blog and your wonderful friendship!! You’re awesome!
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July 21, 2018 at 18:45
You are pretty awesome yourself, Lynn!
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