Armed for Battle

armed for battle

“The Sea,” 1873, Gustave Courbet. Image from a page of the 2012 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

 

Armed for battle…the first step is to realize that the battle does not belong to us…

“…This is what the Lord says to you:  ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.  For the battle is not yours, but God’s’ .”  2 Chronicles 20:15

Armed for Battle

Trusting in the Lord,

I stand firm when facing despair.

Never wavering, I march ahead.

I am armed for battle.

I fight against what cannot be seen.

My enemy schemes to defeat me.

Without God’s help I cannot win.

I am armed for battle.

My battlefield stretches far beyond my sight.

The strikes against me, oh how they pound.

Where do I turn? To you Lord I flee.

I am armed for battle.

You Lord equip me with all that I need.

Although I may tremble, in my own strength.

Your truth, your righteousness, and your peace defend me.

I am armed for battle.

You are like fortress, where I am shielded from harm.

The trials you allow are my training ground.

Lord, I need never surrender to anyone but you,

for I am armed for battle.

Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com

There is beauty in the battle…when we allow God to fight for us! 

Peace and love,

Felecia

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On Suffering

On Suffering

on sufferingA Quote to Carry You

May 19, 2014

“…Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”  Psalm 30:5

There is a little jewel that resides inside of every turbulent time that we go through in life.  Like a diamond in the rough, the beauty that is only cultivated through times of trials and suffering is one that cannot be acquired any other way.  It is as hard to explain this truth as it is to try to see the sparkling wonder of the joy that awaits you, until you burrow through the rough spots in getting to it.  Not many of us would turn down receiving  a diamond…but many fail to see the beauty in the effort that it takes to get one.

Wishing you much joy in your world today.

Felecia

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To Be Or Not To Be

to be or not to be

“The Artist’s Wife and His Setter Dog,” (Detail), 1884-89, Thomas Eakins. Image from a page of the 2013 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

 

To be, or not to be…we all face life-changing challenges; those events that make us question who we really are…

“To be, or not to be:  that is the question…” (excerpt from “To Be Or Not To Be,” Spoken by Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1, by William Shakespeare)

To Be Or Not To Be

To be or not to be;

a strange thing to ponder; is it not?

The choices we make, the consequences they wrought;

does what we do make a difference, or is it all for naught?

To be or not to be;

a complicated question indeed.

To live our lives for ourselves, to make a way of our own;

or to live for others, serving them, providing all that they need.

To be or not to be;

is the whole concept more than that?

What we do, is not who we are, why do we do what we do?

To make a living, to find meaning, is that where it’s at?

To be or not to be;

will we ever know what it is all about?

The meaning to life, what each one of us is here for;

surely there is an answer, keep on searching and you’ll find out.

Felecia R. Weber 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com

“Now we see  a blurred image in a mirror.  Then we will see very clearly.  Now my knowledge is incomplete.  Then I will have complete knowledge as God has complete knowledge of me.”  1 Corinthians 13:12 

May you “be” today, all that you are meant to be.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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Humility – What’s in a Word?

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“A Woman Ironing,” (Detail), 1873, Edgar Degas. Image from a page of the 2013 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

 

Humility…what’s in a word?  This word came to mind in regard to the type of person who can be described as such:

honorable, respected, honest, strong, reserved, wise, contemplative, insightful, realistic, truthful, trustworthy…

What’s in this word for you?  If you can tell me, please do.

“Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.”  Proverbs 18:12

In many cases, humility can be misinterpreted as a sign of weakness or cowardice. I’ve never believed that. It takes a strong person in both will and character to humble himself before others.  I believe that a humble person displays a quiet courage that can only truly be appreciated by those who share that same quality.

What’s in humility?  For me it means to be clothed in honor.

Peace and love,

Felecia

 

 

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On Character

On Character

on characterA Quote to Carry You

May 12, 2014

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”  Martin Luther King, Jr.

I have always been inspired by these words…they move me in a way that tells me that beauty is not just skin deep.  In fact, to me, the most beautiful and lasting quality about a person is the richness of their character.  A person shows to others who he truly is by what he does with what he’s taken in.  His words, his actions…they are what the world sees of him the most.  The content of your character reveals the essence of you.

Wishing you much peace in your world today.

Felecia

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To Be A Mother

mother

“Young Mother Sewing,” 1900, Mary Cassatt. Image from a page of the 2013 Desk Calendar, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store

 

To be a mother…what a wonderful gift we’ve all been given; there are some things that only a mother can give.

“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:29

To Be A Mother

To be a mother is an awesome responsibility.

She carries the welfare of her children on her shoulders;

but there is no other weight she welcomes more to bear.

To be a mother requires a perception only she can display.

She knows what her children need before they are even aware;

she makes a way for them that will keep them safe from harm.

To be a mother is a role that is born out of an insatiable love.

She loves her husband and her children in distinct ways;

to experience a mother’s love is a gift that never ceases to give.

To be a mother is a privilege that she never takes for granted.

She does whatever it takes to nurture her family;  meeting their needs,

experiencing the joy of seeing them succeed in life is her welcome reward.

To be a mother takes the ability to love others unconditionally.

She is human and possesses all of the frailties that come along with that;

yet somehow she goes far beyond what is expected of her – she is a living inspiration to all.

Felecia R. Weber, 2014, OntheWingofaDove.com

I dedicate this poem to all mothers, and most especially to my own.  Wishing you the happiest Mother’s Day ever Mommy…I love you!

Felecia

 

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Max and Mia, What a Lively Pair!

max and mia

Meet Max and Mia, my sister Marjorie’s two adorable miniature Schnauzers. They certainly keep her on the go!

 

Max and Mia are always on the go…here is a glimpse of this pair of lively pups.  Just a warning…you’d better dawn your walking shoes!

Max and Mia, What a lively Pair!

Max and Mia, what a lively pair!

They were once little orphans full of despair.

max and mia

Max…Hi! Here I am!

Max was adopted first; he is dog number one.

Then Mia came along; they are both loads of fun!

max and mia

Mia…Hi! I am here too!

Max is rambunctious, he loves to run and play catch.

Mia loves treats, “Hey Mom, will you make me a batch?”

max and mia

Marjorie takes “the little ones,” as she calls them, for a walk most every day…hmmm, or do they take her for a walk?

Taking a walk can be quite an ordeal,

But they never fuss when it’s time for a meal.

max and mia

Max is sharp and full of energy…now who wouldn’t want to play catch with such a cutie?

Max is brave; his bark is fierce for his size.

Mia’s yelps sound like she’s singing whenever she cries.

max and mia

Mia is sweet and a bit shy…who can resist being drawn to those gorgeous eyes?

Max and Mia, how precious are they?

If you ever get to meet them, they’ll surely make your day!

(Poem by Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com; photographs by Marjorie Karimi-Carter)

“Calling all dog lovers!”

If you have a four-legged fury friend you’d like to have featured in a poem on On the Wing of a Dove…Enjoying life beautifully!, simply email you cutest pictures and a short bio of your dog to me, Felecia, at frosew04@gmail.com and stay tuned!

I hope to hear from you soon!

Peace and love,

Felecia

 

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On Motherhood

On Motherhood

on motherhoodA Quote to Carry You

May 5, 2014

“There is one word that describes motherhood best…and that is love.”  Felecia R. Weber, OntheWingofaDove.com

I cannot think of any earthly thing that matches a mother’s love.  The love between a mother and child is unique and the bond that it forms is so strong that nothing an sever it.  A mother’s love knows no limits; there is a depth and security that causes it to flourish despite any difficulty that threatens it.  I know Mother’s Day is several days away, but with all of the responsibilities that go along with being a mother, I wanted to start the celebration early!

Here’s to wishing all mothers the very best day ever!

Peace and joy,

Felecia

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