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Monday, February 13, 2017

Inspired by . . . Life thru My Lens 07:52


“A flower blossoms for its own joy.” 
― Oscar Wilde

If this is true, it may explain why our pear tree always blooms in February. It simply cannot help itself. Every year, at the first hint of warm weather the buds appear.


Enticing beads of hope that encourage a heart already yearning hard for spring!



The stamens reach high above the petals, beckoning pollinators of all shapes and sizes. Soon the butterflies will come and my heart will be full.

We planted a new tree on this hill this past year. A Redbud. I was surprised to see it budding out as well.



Another week and its buds will be open. A blaze of cranberry against a sea of green.

Maybe it's the full moon wooing the trees into bud?


Was Friday night's eclipse visible where you were? The snow moon was beautiful, but alas my eye could discern no shadow.



I'm joining Lisa, Kristy, and friends again this week for the #shadesofwinter challenge. This week's prompt is #warmup so I had a bit of fun with some still life shots.

I'm not nearly as talented as the other party goers, so be sure to visit!



You can never get a cup of tea large enough, 
or a book long enough to suit me." C.S. Lewis



Do you follow me on Instagram? I usually post an image every day with a short devotional. I'd love to interact with you there!

What are you seeing through your lens this week?

Blessings,


Sharing inspiration here:
Nature Notes, Through My Lens, Life thru the Lens,
Wild Bird WednesdayOur World Tuesday,
Community Global, Photo Friday, Little Things Thursday

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Inspired by . . . God’s Love Letter to Women

I hadn’t intended to do another post for St Valentine’s Day, but then I remembered this letter, and wanted to share it with all of you, my sweet friends.

 

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Dear Woman,

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being.

When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you.

Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity. From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects his heart and his lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do. Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully.

 

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Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart.

Support the man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side.

 

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You are my perfect angel. You are my beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart. Your eyes - don't change them. Your lips - how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so gentle in touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I've held your heart close to mine.

Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like me. Adam walked with me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see me or touch me. He could only feel me.

So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with me, I fashioned in you: my holiness, my strength, my purity, my love, my protection and support. You are special because you are the extension of me.

 

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Man represents my image, woman my emotions. Together you represent the totality of God. So man - treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt me. What you do to her, you do to me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart, the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father.

Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self.

Love,

God

 

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As much as I wish it otherwise, I did NOT write this letter, however I’ve long since lost the name of the author.

If you know who wrote this, please share in the comments.

In is my prayer that you’ll take these words to heart, and may we all learn

to show our strength, in gentle quietness.

 

Blessings,

June

 

Sharing inspiration here:

Sandra Heska King - Still Saturday Renewed Daily - Recommendation Saturday Kim Klassen {dot com}

 

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