When you arise in the morning,
think of what a privilege it is to be alive –
to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
~Marcus Aurelius
Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness…Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. ~Psalm 150:1-2, 6 ✝
**Pink morning glories in the day’s first light in my garden.


Beautiful, Natalie. I am gratefully sharing on my FB page Morning Prayer ❤
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Thanks so much for sharing my post on your FB page. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Amen… Have a beautiful week, Natalie! ❤
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Thanks, Bette. I pray you have a marvelous week too. Love, N 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Natalie. Hugs! 🙂
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Absolutely beautiful – thank you dear Natalie – kisses and hugs – France
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Thank you, France, and you are very welcome. I always love to hear from you. Hugs et bises! 🙂 ❤
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a bright sunny morning is a glorious thing—but we did wake to quite the storm early this morning—first sort of rainy morning I can recall since early spring—a nice change 🙂
Happy sunny skies day 🙂
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Oh man would I love to wake up to the sound of rain. It’s been soooooooooooo long since we’ve had a storm like that and I miss the rain so much when it is gone that long. I’m so glad you got some and that it made a nice change in the nasty heat. Love and hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Beautiful bright flowers to accompany your wonderful words Natalie 🙂
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Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed my post! 🙂 ❤
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A pleasure 🙂
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Beautiful, N! ❤
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Thank you, Serena. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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My grandmother used to sing that every morning. Lovely post
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Awwww! What a lovely memory! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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“Morning has broken, like the first morning” I like Gershwin, but I also like, goodness, was it Fogelberg who wrote this one? I sang this one in church many many Sunday mornings, when I had a voice that worked. I still sing it here, because as my pastor told me, God created canary’s and He also created crows, and He deserves to hear them both sing. I also still get a chuckle from that memory.
Wonderful post, bringing back so many beautiful memories. Thank you Natalie. A.
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Oh, I love that song too, Angie. And I love what your pastor said. I sing a lot too, and I’m definitely in the crow categrory! Have a wonderful week, my friend. Love, N 🙂 ❤
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I had a passable voice at one time, but age, allergies and time have not been kind. Mostly age, I’m afraid. I was one step above the crow, now a step beneath it. And there are birds that sound worse than crows, I miss that pastor. He passed away so many years ago, but was so wise. Love and Hugs, A.
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Every morning dear friend, every morning.
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Amen! 🙂 ❤
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Lovely.
Being alive is the first blessing of every day. Our job is to be aware of this and be aware of all the others that follow throughout the day. Have a great week 🙂
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Thanks, and I agree with you 100%! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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🙂
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Flowers are the soul of our earth; your photo really captures that sentiment.
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Oh, I love the way you put that, Charlie! And I’m so glad you thought my photo portrayed that. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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What a priviledge life really is…to wake up to a fresh new morning.
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It is indeed, and sadly we take it for granted sometimes. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Natalie, the quote is pure wisdom and the picture loveliest art. ❤ We miss much when we're not purposely grateful. Even to think thoughts is a blessing to cherish.
Blessings & hugs ~ Wendy
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I agree about the quote, Wendy. It has always been one my favorites! I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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