855. A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word, “darkness” on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis

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When I saw others straining toward God, I did not understand it,
for though I may have had Him less than they did,
there was no one blocking the way between Him and me…
~Rainer Maria Rilke

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Dawn broke yet again this morning, Praise Yahweh
The sun brought back light from out of darkness, Praise Elohim
Creatures stirred fulfilling ordained purposes, Praise Adonai
The breeze, a holy breath, blew through Eden, Praise Jehovah
Flowers bloomed offering their nectar, Praise El Shaddai
Grasses grew proffering food for cattle, Praise God
Blood yet flows through my veins, Praise Jesus
Air yet fills my lungs with breath, Praise the Lord
Holiness rises still from all the eyes can see
and all the ears can hear, Praise the Ancient of Days
I am alive by His Grace, and so I persist, persist
in praising the Holy One who created everything that is.
What a gift, what a privilege to adore and praise Him
by whatever name that has come down through the ages!
~Natalie Scarberry

Since ancient times, roses have symbolized God at work in whatever situation they appear. The intricate and elegant rose offers a glimpse of a masterful Creator’s active presence in Creation. As this popular flower blossoms, its buds gradually open to reveal blossoms with lovely layers — an illustration of how spiritual wisdom unfolds in people’s lives. The strong, sweet scent of a rose brings to mind the powerful sweetness of love, which is the essence of God. ~Via the Internet

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ~John 1:1-5  ✝

22 thoughts on “855. A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word, “darkness” on the walls of his cell. ~C.S. Lewis”

  3. This one is gorgeous. Like a rich burgundy ready for savoring —and your prayer, for that’s what I’m calling it—not a poem, not a free flowing thought but a rich and heady —compliments your aged burgundy very nicely–cin cin my friend—cookie

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  8. I believe your prayer was one if the most beautiful o have read. Your heart ♡ was so full of the world’s blessings. 🙂 Thank you for liking my posts. My Mom had an accident, slipping on wet grass. Her hip bone was shattered and had to have surgery last Sunday. I stayed over part of the week and then, worked long days. I apologize it will take awhile to catch up, Natalie. Bless you.

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    • Wow, thank you for that wonderful compliment, Robin! I’m so sorry to hear that your Mom had an accident and had to have surgery! I pray that she is doing well and recovering well. No need to apologize, I’m just glad you are back. Hugs and blessings to you too. 🙂 ❤

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  10. A W S O M E!!! That’s all I can say. I love that @Blood yet flows through my veins, Praise Jesus. Without blood, there is no life. It’s the channel in which nutrients are carried to all of our body’s parts. Amen. And I love that scripture. It’s so bang on.
    Lovely post Natalie.
    Hugs and love
    🙂 ❤

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    • Why, thank you, so much, Staci, for the lovely comment. I have to tell you something interesting that happened when I finished this one. I always look at the word count and it was 316 for this post. John 3:16: “For the Lord so loved the world that He gave is one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Coincidence? I think not perhaps. Have a great week. Love,N 🙂 ❤

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