Wednesday, July 31, 2013

A Rose


My crushed and bleeding heart no longer gushes with a crimson flow but drips steadily, longing for the day when it only seeps. Until then, I will keep my eyes focused on the Beauty that surrounds me because it lives among this river of grief, if only I look.

~ Jeremiah 29:13 ~
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

*Photo taken at the JC Raulston Arboretum

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16 comments:

  1. So touching, Anne. I shared a quote about beauty this week, too. Praying for you!

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    1. Hey Renee, I love your graphics! They are so encouraging and inspire me to dig deep some days to see the Light around me. Thanks, dear friend ~

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  2. Dear, sweet Anne, your words are very touching, my precious friend! Praying for you! "In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him." -Job 41:22

    Love and hugs!

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    1. Stephanie, You always have the Scripture I need at the right moment! Thank you for your continued prayers, sweet friend ~

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  3. May you know that He is protecting your soul as you flow down this grieving river, dear Anne ...

    praying

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    1. Linda, Yes...He is always there, my lifeboat!

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  4. Your rose is so lovely with the dew drops. I hope whatever you are going through will soon pass into a season of peace.

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    1. Ida, Thank you for visiting today. You can read in the tab above titled ♥AMY♥ about my oldest & first born daughter, who passed away in May 2012. The road of grief is long and never-ending, but joy can be found in His Beauty. Blessings ~

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  5. Beautiful rose capture, Anne.

    Prayers of healing to you. I can't imagine the loss of a child. I do know how hard the loss of 4 pregnancies is. Be strong in your Faith; God will take care of you.

    Ranch Wife Robyn

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  6. My first visit here and my heart is crushed after reading the comments. Lovely image and words. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xo

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  7. Thinking of you. Hope you are finding comfort.

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  8. Lovely sentiment to go with your lovely photo♪ My Rurality: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/k-short-for-im-ok/

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  9. Loving post and beautiful photo ~ cherished ~ thanks ^_^ carol

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  10. Anne, only God knows the depth of pain and only He can comfort you because you are His and He created you...I pray you will sense His presence in ways never before known as He holds you close to His heart......

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I am so delighted that you've taken time to come by and comment. Blessings for a joy-filled day!

1 Corinthians 1:3 ~ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.