On a Quiet Walk. . .

I have been taking quiet walks in the late afternoon despite the heat of the day. . .

Just yesterday, I went downtown and decided to walk along the cobblestone streets in the historic district.

This magnificent Marian shrine has spires that can be seen from several blocks over. The spires beckon like the lights shining from a lighthouse on a troubled sea. Just knowing this Marian shrine is only a few blocks away gives me comfort. It offers tranquility and rest from those burdens that trouble me.

I stopped and snapped a photograph to share with you all.

It was a late afternoon and the sun was shining on the red leaves of this small oak tree.

I felt blessed to simply feel the sun on my skin, to feel the light flutter of wind from the river just a few blocks away.

Life is still beautiful despite the burdens and the troubles that this life presents us with.

So, be mindful of God’s love and the perfect promises that he has made.

Be mindful of the tranquility offered within the sacred walls of Marian shrines and those other sacred places in which people of God kneel and pray.

Live your life everyday with thankfulness that you have another day to witness the beauty of God’s world.

Take a walk in late afternoon and remember to pray.

Jenny W. Andrews copyright 2024

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I am a published poet and short story writer. I have been published in SNHU's the penmen review. https://penmenreview.com/author/jenny-andrews is the link where you can find my poetry and a short story. Currently, I am writing a collection of short stories, and a collection of poetry. I am trying my hand at writing a novel. Well, not a novel, actually. Make that two novels. My passion is writing. My inspiration is Franz Krafka because he managed to see the absurdity of life. Life is all about perspective and who is telling the story. We all see this life through the lens of our experiences. Literature should inspire us to think, to analyze, and to get lost in unfamiliar worlds in which we learn something new about this human existence. It is my hope that my writing challenges the reader to think, and to see a different perspective, as well as be entertained. My faith in Jesus strengthens me and gives me the courage to survive the twists and turns of this life. My faith influences a lot of my writing in that goodness always triumphs over evil, in that love conquers all. I hope you enjoy reading my blog.

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  1. Your faith and trust in God touched me deeply this morning. To see beauty when difficulties abound is the epitome of knowing that God loves us and never leaves us. Thank you, Jenny. I shared your post on my other site, Huldah’s Sisters. I haven’t written on my blogs for weeks, but I hope to start again soon. Thanks for showing me what hope looks like. You blessed me today and everyone reading your paost. Keep holding on to your faith.

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    1. Hi Regina,
      Thank you for letting me know that my words are a blessing to you today. I am struggling to get through this very difficult season of my life. And, I have begged God to keep me from completely breaking down. . .God promises us that he is our protector and that he is always with us. Just walking in the sunlight and observing nature reminds me of God’s love. Thank you for sharing my post with others. I pray that it uplifts people. I will keep you in my prayers, and please pray for me and my husband. As I’ve mentioned, he is in stage 4 cancer. I’m learning through this grief to completely depend on God. There are no words that can describe how I feel really, but each moment I turn closer to God.
      Thank you.

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