In Our Gardens

Spring. The time of year when the tiny buds appear. 
The rich warm earth calls out my name. 
Smells of rain, new flowers, freshly turned dirt. 
The pitter-patter of rain drops and the brilliance of the sun after an afternoon shower capture my imagination. 



I long for solitude in my newly planted garden. 
I watch, holding my breath...for any signs of new life. 
I listen. I wait.



"I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope." Ps. 130:5

"And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You." Ps 39:7

"The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him." Lam. 3:25











The Garden is also where Jesus went to pray. 


He's calling our names. He wants to walk with us, talk with us, watch, listen and wait with us...in the Garden.
Will you answer Him?





What a PERFECT time to create gentle habits ...right in the middle of the government orders to stay home. No need to be bored. All those times you dreamed of a beautiful life? The time for change is now. Stop wishing you were somewhere else and calm your heart in the Presence of the Lord. He whispers our names. He doesn't usually shout. Can you hear Him? Listen.....






Wonderful, merciful Savior

Precious Redeemer and Friend

Who would have thought that a Lamb

Could rescue the souls of men

Oh, You rescue the souls of men
Counselor, Comforter, Keeper

Spirit we long to embrace

You offer hope when our hearts have

Hopelessly lost our way

Oh, we've hopelessly lost the way
You are the One that we praise

You are the One we adore

You give the healing and grace

Our hearts always hunger for

Oh, our hearts always hunger for
Almighty, infinite Father

Faithfully loving Your own

Here in our weakness You find us

Falling before Your throne

Oh, we're falling before Your throne
You are the One that we praise

You are the One we adore

You give the healing and grace

Our hearts always hunger for

Oh, our hearts always hunger for
You are the One that we praise

You are the One we adore

You give the healing and grace

Our hearts always hunger for

Oh, our hearts always hunger for
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Dawn Rodgers / Eric Wyse
Wonderful, Merciful Savior lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc


Peace to you today.

Hoping all things. 

D

Peace to you today.

Hoping all things. 
D

Peace in Chaos


We are living in crazy times. It's interesting to see all the different ways people react. I don't know if it's just my life experiences or my deep belief that God is above all, over all and in charge of all of my life....but I have been walking in a lot of peace over the last few weeks. 




BE THOU MY VISION

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart

Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art

Thou my best Thought, by day or by night

Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word

I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord

Thou my great Father, I Thy true son

Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise

Thou mine Inheritance, now and always

Thou and Thou only, first in my heart

High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art
High King of Heaven, my victory won

May I reach Heaven's joys, O bright Heav'n's Sun

Heart of my own heart, whate'er befall

Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Ian Lynn / Traditional


As a Christian, a Christ Follower, a believer and accept-er of the work Jesus did on the cross I am (and you are) citizens of another Kingdom. The Kingdom of God is not in turmoil over the Covid-19 virus. In fact, Jesus is "The Prince of Peace". 
That's the kind of good news we need to share!
Peace to you today.
Hoping all things. 
D