Tuesday, April 13, 2010

A day of reflecting...

Today I have awoken to a beautiful day! The sun is shining brightly and everywhere God's amazing work is to be seen. Flowers in my garden and trees starting to bud.I would like to share this photo with you. It was taken in Georgia in November while visiting my sister. I have chosen this one because I so love nature and flowers and trees.Even in November the beauty around me was amazing!

I am in a reflective mood and I have been thinking that God's Grace has been sufficient in so many ways. The past year has been valley laden and painful . This started with the sudden death of my aunt and God has taken me on a painful path since. I am so thankful for His grace and that He has brought me back to Him.I am so thankful for all the lessons I have learnt during this past year and I look forward to sharing them with you. God has been so good to me and I praise and thank Him! There is a lot of comfort in the thought that sorrow,grief and woe are sent into our lives sometimes to help our soul to grow.This was certainly the case with me! I am reminded that showers are needed for flowers to grow and some tears in our lives are necessary in our lives to promote our inner growth. I would like to share this bible verse with you:

"In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence:and his children shall have a place of refuge."  Proverbs 14:26

I would like to give a very special thank you to my treasured friend Judy who has walked my "bumpy" and twisty road with me for many years. Lifting me,supporting me and praying without ceasing. I am so thankful you are in my life and I am privileged to call you my friend! You are a sweet blessing!

"Turn a stranger away and you have lost the opportunity to make a friend. Turn a friend away,and you have diminished yourself."  ~ Author Unknown~

6 comments:

  1. Good morning Linda! What a wonderful start to your everyday blogging life! See, I told you that you cuold do it! :-) This is going to be so wonderful - we share so much, & now we can share this also.

    You brought me to tears with your tribute to me Linda. You are so precious, & I would have been no other place than where I was as you have traveled this rocky path in life, & that is right by your side! You are a wonderful friend & person, as anyone that reads your blog will find out. Love you Linda!! Off to email you now.

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  2. Hi Linda, I have become a follower of your daily blog, and can't wait to get to know you more. Judy is a sweetheart and I am so glad she has introduced us to you. Praying you have a blessed day today.
    hugs
    Denise
    :)

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  3. Hi Linda!
    Hope you are having a blessed day! Love your blog and I look forward to getting to know you more. Judy is indeed a treasure..love her so!

    I will be back!
    God bless you
    ~hugs~

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  4. Hi Linda! Your new blog is beautiful. Looking forward to getting to know you! Judy is a sweetheart for sure! Hugs and blessings!

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  5. Hi Linda, so nice to meet you. I have enjoyed my visit here today. I have know Judy many years having met her online. She is a blessing to many. My website is www.garden4mylord.com I will get a linkie for your sir from Judy. Hugs

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  6. Hi Linda, just wanted to pop in and meet you, I am so glad Judy shared your blog with us. I am adding myself to your followers, can't wait to get to know.

    Your blog is beautiful.

    Hope your having a blessed day!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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