Sunday, April 3, 2011

He Brings Dead Things to Life.

    Photos found here, here and here.

The thing I love most about Spring is its reminder to me that dead things can come to life.
It brings such enormous hope to me to watch flowers bloom and gardens grow.
Nothing seems to make me more aware of God's presence and goodness than seeing his creation.

He came.  He died.  He rose again.
And, this is our hope.
He brings dead things to life in us and all around us.

This girl gave him him plenty of dead things that needed to be brought to life.
And, because I'm such a piece of work, there is still plenty to resurrect.
But, I have such hope that he who began a good work in me will carry it through to completion.
{Philippians 1:6}


27 comments:

  1. This was so beautiful Tara. The words. The pictures. The reminder.
    We are blessed.
    Wishing you the happiest of weeks. Love, Becky

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  2. So well said, Tara. Happy Spring.

    fondly,
    Glenda

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  3. Have a blessing sunday darling...beautiful words !!!....God is great !!!....love Ria....xxx...

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  4. Beautiful post! Thanks for the inspiration. He has risen indeed and we now live in Him!

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  5. So true sweet Tara!
    Thank God He loves us that much!!!!!
    I love to gaze upon all His artwork in nature too..I can never get enough of seeing Him in everything xo

    Deborah xoxo

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  6. Beautiful, I have been felling like a big mess lately these words bring me refreshed hope. I love that you are so open and honest--very touching.

    Cha Cha

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  7. I love everything about this post!

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  8. i love spring! all of the fun colors... it instantly lightens my mood!

    i'd love for you to stop by:
    http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com

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  9. I love coming to visit you on weekends to find out what God has laid on your heart! When you are patient to post as you have been, it's always worth reading! This is beautiful. I'm with you...I love seeing life burst forth out of barrenness...both in nature and in my own heart.

    I'm enjoying seeing God in everything these days. Easy to do in spring time. I'm hoping that He'll train my heart to see Him no matter what!

    Xoxo,
    Linsey

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  10. God is great... i am so happy to have found your blog... xx pam

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  11. Oh, Amen sister!! He has His hands full with me too. And I'm so glad!
    xo
    tammy : )

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  12. amen and amen-love these words-love your heart love our God who is love!

    p.s. i moved! no more blue shag!! yay!

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  13. AMEN! I love Spring for the same reason! Loved this post! xo, cat

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  14. Oh yes! That is why I love spring so much. Beautiful post!

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  15. Oh, I think I need to make my laundry line prettier! Beautiful pics and even more beautiful words!

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  16. Awesome post. Happy Spring. Be blessed.

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  17. been thinking of you. I love this post and I encourage you friend. You are such an inspiration to others drawing us to Him. and we need warrior women like you...I believe God is calling those out to serve and minister where they are. how is your back? mine has been out all weekend so I empathize with you..if that is the correct word :)

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  18. Thank you so much for the giveaway (initials bag). It came yesterday and it's so so cute! Love it. Thanks again. :)

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  19. you were on my heart this morning friend. hope your week is going well. that collage is all the good stuff rolled into one. makes me take a deep sigh!

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  20. Beautiful words, beautiful pictures, beautiful post. I am a piece of work too. Clinging to Phillipians and eager to see what He will do.

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  21. Tara - Your's is the first blog I've grown an interest in. Your posts are a blessing and the pictures are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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