the loveliness is everywhere
even
in the ugliest
and most hostile environment
the loveliness is everywhere
at the turning of a corner
in the eyes
and on the lips
of a stranger
in the emptiest areas
where is no place for lope
and only death
invites the heart
the loveliness is there
it emerges
incomprehensible
inexplicable
it rises in its own reality
and what we must learn is
how to receive it
into ours
~Kenneth White
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a well watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail. ~Isaiah 58:11 ✝
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Wonderful encouragement for this day! Thanks, Natalie! God bless your day! ~ Laura
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Thank you, Laura. I hope yours was a blessed day! Hugs, Natalie 🙂
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I love finding such little reminders of God and His joy—such as that nestled amongst the nook and crannies
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I found that little outcropping of flowers in the stone wall in Scotland, and when I did I fell even more in love with Scotland than before. Hope your day was filled with joy. Hugs and love to you, missy! Natalie 🙂
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I’m of Scottish roots and have been everywhere but Scotland—why, I’m not certain–but I think my call to Italy has always been greatest for some odd reason–I do want to make a trek over one of these fine days—hootman!
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There is so much loveliness and wonder everywhere – if only people would take the time to look. Another inspiring post, Natalie ~ Amelia 🙂
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You know, there is, Amelia, and I don’t know why people don’t take the time to look. It’s what keeps my little boat afloat, as it were. Hugs, Natalie 🙂
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I loved it before I got there and getting there just confirmed my reasons for loving it. I hope you can go some day! xoxo
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Nice reading about you
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Happy New Year !!!!!!! and best wishes for you in 2014 🙂
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So schön die kleinen Blümchen wünsche dir einen glücklichen schönen Tag.Ich muss nächste Woche in Krankenhaus eine kleine O.P.wird schon alles gut werden.Wünsche dir ein glückliches schönes Wochenende.Liebe Grüße Gislinde
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Ich werde beten für Sie, Gislinde. Segen, Natalie 🙂
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Natalie, I love the hope portrayed in this lovely post.
Blessings ~ Wendy ❀
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Thanks, where would any of us be without hope?! Blessings and hugs, Natalie 🙂
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Natalie,
I do love this so much. 🙂 And I wanted to let you know how much your support and encouragement over at my blog has meant to me. I’ve been going through some tough times the past few months and every time I read your words I smile big. You bless me from somewhere on this planet in ways that just speak out God’s love.
Thank you.
Hugs!
Heather @40YearWanderer
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Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad that I’ve been able to bless with words of God’s love. I pray things are easing up and times are not so tough now.
The Lord carves deep into our souls for a reason. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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He certainly does. Amen!
Things are easing up and the revelations coming to me in His light are exciting!
Thank you dear!!
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Oh, I’m so glad to hear this! Have a great week. Blessings, Natalie
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