Through the staking of a long loved plant (meet Tina)...
I'm encouraged knowing that just as Tina will stand straighter
and point higher as a result of her recent temporary support,
this practice of leaning in to hear where God Speaks through the everyday
using photographs, jottings, and sharing here
will lead me straight into forming such a practice by habit.
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Through a plate of apple peels and core
waiting to be brought to our guinea pig...
I'm reminded of the way God gently peels each layer of me,
taking time to let every Truth penetrate deeper to the core.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
Nothing is wasted.
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When I round the corner in my craft room my attention is drawn
to the cross in the center of my inspiration wall.
One ray of light beams direction straight to it's base.
I smile, joyed that He is the center of my life,
that He dwells in the walls of our home
and is Home in the walls of our hearts.
He shines amidst it all, from family to fashion,
beaconing for us to leave it all here
at the foot of the cross.
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Beautiful...three great images of hiw finding joy in the little things is changing you!
ReplyDeleteI have been over to read your stuff before and you are an amazing writer. I love it every time I have been over. You have some beautiful words to share. I am following so that I can keep track more. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDelete"I'm reminded of the way God gently peels each layer of me,taking time to let every Truth penetrate deeper to the core."
ReplyDeleteDefinitely feeling that! It's a bit painful, but necessary.
i found your blog today through "a holy experience". i just had to come and say hello - my name is lora, too! :) your blog is beautiful! come and take a peek at mine, too, when you get a chance. blessings!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. And I am glad I came to yours. I am your latest follower - I am really looking forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you on your journey to Him!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and sharing your story about friends. I am so sorry that you have had your confidence betrayed like that. It is a horrible thing, when it happens. I know.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful!
Hi Lora,
ReplyDeleteYour pictures and your words are beautiful and I am sitting here in the early morning contemplating my strengths and my weaknesses. Your words encourages me to see that God is working on me and in me, taking my weaknesses and turning them into strength and my strenghts are turned into weaknesses.
He is building me up piece by piece and people and the little things around me to do so. Seing your pictures are reminding me that I really should try to use my camera more often to capture those little things, moments and people to remind me of what he does for me.
Marianne @ pieces of my mind.
Enjoyed walking around your home, while reading inspirational your words.
ReplyDeleteWhat inspiring and up-lifting words and all so true. Wonderful!
ReplyDelete"I smile, joyed that He is the center of my life,
ReplyDeletethat He dwells in the walls of our home
and is Home in the walls of our hearts."...and this is true joy...when He is all in all....lovely