I liked the photo of the water above because it looked to me that day like there were diamonds capturing the light, Is anyone familiar with Joni Ereckson Tada? I have a devotion book that she wrote called Diamonds in the Dust, I really believe God shows us his glory in so many ways. Joni has had a hard life because she was paralyzed in a diving accident at age 17 but her life shows so much of Gods beauty and glory as she has reached out in her ministry to so many,
Truly even and perhaps especially through difficult times God blesses us with little glimpses of Heaven on earth through the caring compassion of friends and the beauty of creaion
“It’s simply a matter of faith—faith to observe God’s hand in absolutely everything that happens. Faith to believe that the flashing wings of a blue jay fluttering across the yard is a gift orchestrated personally by the Lord.”
― Joni Eareckson Tada, Diamonds in the Dust: 366 Sparkling Devotions
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I remember Joni well! Her story is amazing. and you are so right...what inspires me are the little gifts of beauty that God shows us every day, like diamonds on the water, and gorgeous sunset, and beautiful flower in an unexpected place.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a quote “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.”
ReplyDeleteJoni is such and inspiration to anyone who loves the Lord, Cheryl. And I do love your photos!
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Beautiful photos today! I love Joni - she's an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Cheryl. xo
ReplyDeleteThis was lovely, Cheryl. Yes, I am familiar with Joni, but I haven't read that book. It sounds like something I would say and write...I see the diamonds on the water all the time and God's beauty is everywhere if we just open our eyes to see. Thank you for sharing these thoughts and photos with us. What a blessing you are. Praying for your complete healing day by day.
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