“The number one addiction of the human race is control.
When we cannot control a thing we fear it.
In these moments we forget our connection to God and the earth.
We doubt ourselves and imagine the worst possible outcome
rather than faithfully calling upon and relying on the guidance of spirit,
which is available at all times in all situations.”
~ Iyanla Vanzant
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“I have always believed, and I still believe,
that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way
we can always give it meaning
and transform it into something of value.”
~ Hermann Hesse
~ Image “Morning Glory” by Peter Holmes
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“A loving silence often has more power to heal and to connect
than the most well-intentioned words.”
~ Rachel Naomi Remen
~ Image “A Gentle Dawn” by Linda Koenig
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“The multiplicity of forms!
The hummingbird, the fox, the raven, the sparrow hawk,
the otter, the dragonfly, the water lily!
And on and on. It must be a great disappointment to God
if we are not dazzled at least ten times a day.”
~Mary Oliver
Artist~Donna McCafferty
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A thing of beauty is a joy forever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health,
and quiet breathing.
~John Keats
Yeh, yeh, I know it’s almost autumn, but I bought some more tulip bulbs to buy and plant this year. And I also bought a handy dandy little bulb bopper that’s driven by a drill to dig the holes for them. Not only that but it’s time to buy poppy seeds, larkspur, and holyhock seeds as fall is the time to sow them here in Texas. So in the next few weeks and months, I’ll be setting the stage, in my yard at least, for next year’s springtime. And my friends, that is such exciting stuff for this old girl. Despite all the rumors of Armageddon, the second coming of Christ and the rapture, and wars that will bring about the end of the world, I’m relying on God’s Word that says the end will come like a thief in the night and we will never know when that is. So life is yet for living joyfully and enjoying each and every day as the gifts they are instead of wringing our hands with worry and hanging our heads in despair. As they say here in Texas “it ain’t over til it’s over!”
God made the forests, the tiny stars, and the wild winds–
and I think that He has made them partly
as a balance for that kind of civilization that
would choke the spirit of joy out of our hearts.
He made the great open places for people who want to be…
away from the crowds that kill all reverence.
And I think He is glad at times to have us forget
our cares and responsibilities so that we may be nearer Him–
as Jesus was when he crept away into the wilderness to pray.
~Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. ~1 Thessalonians 5:2-4 ✝
**Mixed photos from my archives and Pinterest; collage created by Natalie
**Images via the Internet; collage created by Natalie
At the end of the day when all is said and done, I’d much rather have God on my side than anyone else. As long as I’m in his good graces, nothing else matters. So I continue to live each day for him, and though I may stumble from time to time, he never fails to offer me his hand to lift me up. There is no other friend I know of who can love me like this and I am so grateful that God chose me to believe in him. I really don’t know how else I’d ever make it through this life. ~M
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“It is very easy to get so wrapped up in doing what you feel needs to be done that you forget to be grateful for the ability to do.
To walk. To breathe. To think. These are gifts. To see. To hear. To feel.
These are invaluable gifts.”
~ Iyanla Vanzant
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I hear the sound of voices singing joyful hymns of the gospel,
Shall I dance with thee, O Lord, in the breeze at dawn?
Yes, says the Lord of my soul and the dance of life!
I hear the sound of voices singing joyful hymns of the gospel.
Shall I dance with thee O Lord in the morning light?
Yes, says the Lord of my soul and the dance of life!
I hear the sound of voices singing joyful hymns of the gospel.
Shall I dance with thee O Lord upon the dewy grass?
Yes, says the Lord of my life and the dance!
I hear the sound of voices singing joyful hymns of the gospel.
Shall I dance with thee all the day long O Lord?
Yes, says the Lord of my soul and the dance of life!
I hear the sound of voices singing joyful hymns of the gospel.
Shall I dance with thee O Lord when the evening shadows fall?
Yes, says the Lord of my soul and the dance of life!
Then O Lord when day is done
and sleep takes me into its arms,
will You watch over me until we dance again
upon the morrow’s stage?
Yes, says the Lord of the dance
and the lover of my immortal soul!
And when I awaken again in this dark and decaying world,
may I quake in your presence visible in all that surrounds me!
And may You refresh my vitality and strength for another day!
Yes, says the Lord of the dance and the lover of my immortal soul!
This is my story
This is my song
Loving my Savior
all the day long!
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. ~Psalm 143:10 ✝
**Photos found on Pinterest; collage created by Natalie
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