I debated about whether or not to post at all in such a time as the one in which we find ourselves. But when I thought about this illustration, I had to post.
You may wonder what this is all about. Mel Blanc provided the voice of many, many Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters (Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, etc.). Consequently, he was known as the man of a thousand voices. After his passing, this illustration was done as a tribute. The title was perfectly chosen. And it describes how I feel these days. Maybe you feel the same. I would add outraged, full of grief, sad, overwhelmed, and struggling to the mix as well in the wake of recent events. Yet in these speechless days, I take comfort in these words:
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me . . . to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. Isaiah 61:1-3
Illustration found on Pinterest.
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Thinking of you and all my American friends right now, L.Marie. This too shall pass. Take care.
Thanks, FictionFan! I agree. This too shall pass.
Praying for peace.
Me too, Jill.
Picture definitely works.
It brought me to tears years ago when I first saw it. I thought it was so well done.
Just read this exact passage of scripture – bless you.
Thanks, Laura! Blessings on you.
May there be beauty instead of ashes, and my beauty rise out of the ashes.
Amen, Arlene!
Yes, praying for peace.
Amen, Sharon!
Perfect post for the times – and the perfect scripture to accompany it. My LORD is sovereign and can impart peace in the chaos. Thank you, L. Marie!
I was inspired by your post, Marian! Thank you for that!
Things can feel hopeless for peace these days, and it was nice to read this soothing verse. Thank you for sharing it.
Thanks, Lori. Hope you’re doing well and keeping safe.
Sending hugs. Yes, we need peace, with justice. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Lyn! How are you? How is your ankle?
Lovely and timely thoughts. What a weird time in which we find ourselves.
Thanks, Ally. Yes, life sure is strange. Hoping it will get better someday.
Hope you and all of your family and friends are safe, Linda.
Hoping the calm that follows the storm arrives soon, and with it much hope for the future.
Thanks, Andy! That’s my hope too!
We’re hanging in there!
I just posted a couple of links to resources and organizations that are working to level the landscape as we work toward justice and equality for all:
https://nrhatch.wordpress.com/2020/06/05/a-place-to-start/
I saw that Nancy! Great resources!
In the midst of this very noisy and sad time, I do appreciate a moment of speechlessness, and also those beautiful, comforting words from Isaiah. Thanks.
You’re welcome, Nicki. Glad to bring comfort. This has been some year, hasn’t it?
Thank you for sharing this, Linda. I had such hope when Obama was president, that our country had turned a corner, matured, saw the humanity in everyone and celebrated it. I still believe the majority of people do believe and respect humanity, but maybe we were too complacent, too confident that we were moving forward and never would such horrific abuses of humankind occur again. Maybe we were too naive. And when I say “we,” I’m thinking of white people, people who can go about their business without any concern that the color of their skin might cause them to treated suspiciously or worse. I don’t pray, not really, but I hope. I hope these protests move us to where we need to go, no matter how uncomfortable it might be for some. Our country still has so much to learn and so much growing — in heart and spirit — to do.
Great thoughts, Marie. It grieves me that matters have had to come to this point. Here’s hoping for a better day in this country.
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Thanks for writing this and offering a word of hope in this sad, sad time. Let’s find a way to have tea!
Yes, let’s!
This is an excellent comment on what is happening right now. Really hoping the issues around the world find peaceful resolution soon.
Amen to that!
Amen and bless you, my blogging friend. Thank you for posting this. I feel much the same and 9 days late to reading this, even more so. The verse is perfect for these times. Peace.
Peace to you, Penny!