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Look A New To Him

February 12, 2015 By Mary Hill 79 Comments

-When I look to Him, I will find beauty

 

We sometimes lose focus of where we want to travel in this life. I know I do.

We don’t know where to look for our blessings.

We don’t know where to look for our needs.

We don’t know where to look for love.

I feel like an old country song:  “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places.”

There is only really one place to look: to the One Who Died for Us All.

So as I think about a new focus, a recharge.

I want to look to Him for direction.

I want to look to Him for guidance.

I want to look to Him for my future.

I want to look to Him for my goals.

I want to look to Him for my blessings.

I want to look to Him for all my needs.

For surely, He will provide all my needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

So I look to Him for everything.

When I look to Him, I will find love in all the right places.

When I look to Him, I will find beauty and peace.

I love this song by Kero. I love the jazz and rap beat.

I hope you enjoy it as you think abou the word “look.”

 

Finally, Whitney Houston beautiful song really sums up why we need to look to Him in her song, “I Look to You.”

 

Brought to you by Spiritual Journey Thursdays over at Holly Mueller’s spot on the web where the One Little Word for the day is  Justin Stygles’s  word, LOOK.  Also by Two Shoes Tuesday where the words for the week or “You or I.”

 

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  1. AuraOfThoughts MeenalSonal says

    February 17, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Lovely post n positive too 🙂
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  2. Patricia says

    February 15, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    Your words made me think. I always knew where to look, but I was defiant and rebellious. Then came a time I was so hurt and lost I just gave up and looked up. Then life began anew. I think I always knew I needed Him, but it took a long time for me to want Him.

    Thank you for writing this for me. 🙂
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  3. Sandra J says

    February 14, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    Mar y – Great reflections on “looking’. What I fix my eyes on, I will probably go towards. Thanks, sandraj
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  4. Stephen Tremp says

    February 14, 2015 at 11:49 am

    And the Happy Blitz Day comments just keep coming!
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  5. Ramona says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Mary, I love the words from your reflection that you put with the picture you shared. Did you take that picture yourself? A glorious promise – “When I look to Him, I find beauty and peace.”
    Ramona recently posted…Spiritual Journey Thursday – LOOKMy Profile

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  6. Valerie Newman says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    I am listening to the Whitney Houston song as I write this comment. Thanks for sharing these wonderful thoughts.

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  7. Jeff Chapman says

    February 13, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    Inspiring poem. Happy belated blitz day.
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  8. Theresa Milstein says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Sorry I’m late to the party. Happy Belated Blitz Day!
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  9. Inderpreet Kaur Uppal says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:47 am

    That is a beautiful poem! And you have joined so many linkies!! How do you find the tie to visit them all?
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    • Mary Hill says

      February 21, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      I have my regulars and take the time to link up. It takes a while, but worth it. thanks for stopping by.
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  10. Carol Varsalona (@cvarsalona) says

    February 13, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Thank you, Mary, for sharing your thoughts on the looking. Whitney’s song is powerful. I wonder why she did not look to the Lord in her darkest moments.
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  11. Deniz says

    February 13, 2015 at 6:56 am

    Happy belated blog blitz day!
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  12. Medeia Sharif says

    February 13, 2015 at 2:31 am

    Lovely blog post and nice meeting you. Happy Blitz Day.
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  13. Sarah Negovetich says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:44 am

    What a great message. I love all the photography on your site. It’s so cheerful and uplifting. Great stuff! Happy blitz day!

    Reply
  14. Susan Gourley says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Happy Blitz Day. Hope it brings you good cheer.

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  15. Josie Two Shoes says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    What a beautiful testimony, Mary! It is true that many of us have looked for love, comfort and fulfillment in every place but where we needed to look. Only when we finally learn the right direction, can we find the love and peace we are looking for. Thank you for the reminder!
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  16. Jeff Hargett says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    And we must continue to look. Not always easy, but always essential.
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  17. Holly Mueller says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    “So I look to Him for everything.” Amen! The Whitney Houston song is perfect!!

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  18. Eva-My My Life says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Great post. Happy Blog Blitz Day to you! Whomp!! Have a good night and enjoy. Eva
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  19. Ambrozya says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Beautyful! Thank you very much!
    With great respect and love! A.
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  20. VR Barkowski says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Thank you so much for the inspiring post. Happy Blitz Day, Mary!
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  21. VR Barkowski says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Thank you for the inspiring post. Happy Blitz Day Mary!

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  22. VR Barkowski says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Thank you so much for the inspiring post. Happy Blitz Day, Mary!

    Reply
  23. AJ Lauer (@ayjaylauer) says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Happy Blitz Day!
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  24. dolorah says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Thanks for the inspiring and encouraging post. Both video’s were awesome. I love Whitney Houston’s voice. Her life was such a tragedy. To be so beautiful and talented and have so low self esteem to put up with that abuse really makes me sad. I hope all is happiness and contentment where ever she is. I am sure the angels are enjoying her voice.
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  25. Romi says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing this encouraging post.
    Yes, He is everything.
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  26. L.G. Keltner says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    For some reason, instrumental music really inspires me. Happy Blitz Day!
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    • Mary Hill says

      February 12, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks. I love it too. 🙂
      Mary Hill recently posted…Look A New To HimMy Profile

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  27. Laura says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    Happy Blitz Day! Hope you have a great PresiTine’s Day weekend!

    Reply
  28. Jaimie Ramsey says

    February 12, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    Thank you for such a beautiful, encouraging post! It is only in Christ that find true joy and peace… thus we must look to him to find those things. And how richly he blesses us with them! <3

    Happy Blitz Day! So glad to have found you. 🙂
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  29. Katie Doyle says

    February 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Happy Blitz Day!
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  30. Heather M. Gardner says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I miss Whitney Houston’s voice.

    BAZINGA!

    You’ve been Blitzed!

    Have a great day!
    Heather

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  31. Dani says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Happy blitz day!!! Hope it’s a good day!!!
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  32. Samantha Bryant (@mirymom1) says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Good choice of songs! Happy Blitz Day!
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  33. Rachel says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    Beautiful post! Putting my faith in Him has certainly kept me going through tough times, and His grace and love is never something I take for granted.

    Happy Blitz Day!
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  34. Talynn says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    What a lovely blog post! And hymn choice!

    Happy Blitz!!
    Talynn
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  35. Al Diaz says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Lovely post. Happy Blitz Day!

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  36. M Pepper Langlinais says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    A lovely devotional. Happy Blitz!
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  37. Donna Smith says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee and will look up.” Ps 5:3
    Yes, “Look” is a very good word. Thanks for sharing your list. Happy Blitz…Look for more visitors!
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  38. S. Katherine Anthony says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    What a beautiful and positive post 🙂

    Happy Blitz day!
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  39. Mary Pax says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Inspiring! Happy Blitz Day!
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  40. Barb Taub says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Although not a Christian myself, I do love your positive and upbeat message. Hope you’re having a great blitz day!
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  41. Alecia Simersky says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Good reminder…look to Him. I’m not sure what Blitz day is, but everyone is saying it, so happy blitz day! 🙂
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  42. Heather Musk says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    Beautiful words, well worth remembering. Happy blitz day to you xxx

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  43. Zan Marie says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Hi, Mary! Happy Blitz Day! I’m sitting in the Shade of the Cherry Tree and waving. 😉 What an uplifting blog!

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  44. Kathryn McKendry says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Happy Blitz Day! I love the sky picture and the Whitney Houston song.
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  45. Suzanne says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Very inspirational post 🙂 Love the photo of the red sky! Happy blitz day 🙂 xx
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  46. Rhonda Albom says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    Lovely inspiring post, perfect for blitz day.
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  47. Connie Keller says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Happy Blog Blitz Day!

    Lovely reminder to wait on the Lord.
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  48. Kimber Leigh Wheaton says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Such an inspiring post! Happy Blitz Day!!
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  49. Suzanne Furness says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    What an inspiring and uplifting post, thank you.

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  50. Kristy says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    Happy Blitz Day!!
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  51. Gina Ciocca says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    Such a pretty picture of the sky! I’m a little obsessed with what the sunrise and sunset does to clouds. Beautiful sentiments, too. Happy Blitz Day!
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  52. Chippy says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    That is a beautiful song by Whitney – I don’t think I’ve ever heard it before.

    Happy Blitz Day 🙂
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  53. Tiana Smith says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    What a great reminder 🙂
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  54. Michelle Wallace says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Wonderful reminder!
    I love that Whitney Houston song… such powerful lyrics…
    Happy Blog Blitz Day!
    Enjoy the flood of comments coming your way! 🙂
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  55. Dawn Allen says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Happy Blitz Day! Enjoy it.
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  56. Kim Van Sickler says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    How wonderful that you derive such strength from your faith. It’s so helpful to have faith in something bigger than yourself in place first, before life’s bumps and bruises have to test it.
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  57. Mason Canyon says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Very inspiring post, Mary. A good reminder for us all. Happy Blitz Day!!
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  58. Corina says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    What an inspiring blog you’ve created! I’ll have to come back and look around some more. Have a wonderful day!
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  59. Chrys Fey says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Hi, Mary! This is a lovely and insightful post. And your blog is beautiful! Happy Blitz Day!!!!

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  60. Robin Rivera says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Hi Mary,
    My first time here and your site is so pretty. I love all the springlike flowers and butterfly photos.
    Happy Blitz Day!
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  61. Marlene says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Love the name of your URL. Happy Blitz Day!
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  62. Stephen Kozeniewski says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Very zen. Happy Blitz Day!

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  63. J.L. Campbell says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Hi, Mary,

    Reading your post was refreshing. In rushing around each day, we forget sometimes who is our source. Thanks for this reminder.

    Reply
  64. Timothy S. Brannan says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    I am not spiritual at all. So when I think “look” I always think of the old ABC song from the 80s “Look of Love”.

    Happy Blitz Day!!
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  65. Chris Fries says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    Very inspirational post! It is always in our best interest to look to Him!

    Happy Blitz Day!!!

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  66. Sarah Ahiers says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Woo! Happy Blitz day!

    Your blog is super pretty. I love all the pics
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  67. Conny says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    That picture reminds me of my favourite psalm: “Your steadfast love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds” (Psalm 36, 5).

    Happy Blitz Day!
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    • Mary Hill says

      February 12, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks for telling me about that pretty Psalm. I will have to read it again now. 😉
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  68. Kelley says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Happy Blitz Day!

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  69. Dianne Salerni says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Happy Blitz Day, Mary!
    All the best to you …
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  70. Julie Dao says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Nice to meet you, Mary, and happy blitz day!

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  71. Beth Ellyn Summer says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    nice post! happy blitz!

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  72. Christina Mercer says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Lovely post! Happy Blitz Day!!

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  73. Kate Larkindale says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Happy Blitz Day! Consider yourself Blitzed….
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  74. Sherry Ellis says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    That is a lovely picture and sentiment! Happy Blitz Day!
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  75. Susan Swiderski says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:46 am

    What a lovely post! It reminded me of a line from one of my favorite hymns: “All other ground is sinking sand.”

    It’s nice to meet you. I popped in to wish you a very happy blitz day. Enjoy!
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    • Mary Hill says

      February 12, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      I love that hymn. I want to look it up on You Tube now and include it in a post. Thanks for reminding me of it. 🙂
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