Thursday, May 20, 2010

Life


















Life's messes sprinkle through all that we know...
However, we do not have to succumb to them...
Our minds eye may record happiness...
A wealth of spiritual and emotional growth, as well.

Farewell to bitterness and disbelief...
You were never my friend...

Strength, grace, and honor...
I have found.
Peace in my journey...
Glorious presence...
Most profound!

Soaking in HIS presence,

Andrea

52 comments:

Deborah Ann said...

Andrea, that was beautiful! You truly have a gift for poetry...

~Sandy said...

Thanks Andrea! I really needed your words & your profile song. I've had a really tough few days, but I know time will make it better. Thanks again!

Rebecca said...

Wise, wonderful, succinct and instructive.

If you don't mind telling me what was the root of your dizziness, you can email me at gatesmc@juno.com If you'd rather not, I understand, too.

Blessings on your life today, Andrea. I appreciate you.

Monique said...

So beautiful! Your words encourage me.

Cathy said...

Beautiful, my friend ~

Together We Save said...

Beautiful... you have such a talent.

Diana said...

I always enjoy reading your inspirational thoughts Andrea! You write beautifully! Love Di ♥

Lori said...

Beautiful words and picture.

Andrea said...

That was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Amen and God Bless.

homeschool101 said...

Thank for sharing this word today. Very encouraging. How are you doing friend? I have been off and on a lot with dads surgery and all. Great news he is doing well, home now and was told he can be off of his diabetes medication period. Praise God. So excited for that. I will be back on my normal visiting now since he is doing better and things are fine now.

How are the little ones doing? I hope all is going well. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you Andrea.

Nancy said...

Like a refreshing in the desert. How welcome is your blog and lovely picture.

orange sugar home said...

such a lovely poem. what a treasure it is to read your peace-filled words. you are an inspiration. thanks.

christy rose said...

How beautiful and encouraging!!

He & Me + 3 said...

So glad that you are finding that peace. Beautiful.

Wanda said...

Lovely words you've shared, Andrea.

Wylie @ Shout A Joyful Noise! said...

Lovely! Thanks for checking out my new blog! I don't know why it gave you trouble when you tried to follow! Please try it again if you get a chance! Thanks Andrea!
Wylie

Diane said...

Beautiful Andrea! :O)

Heart2Heart said...

I love the simplicity of the power found in the words of this poem. Beautiful!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Tea with Tiffany said...

Powerful. I love short and sweet posts like this. Encouraging and life giving.

"Farewell to bitterness and disbelief...
You were never my friend..." AMEN


Thanks for your faithful visits. I'm touched that you continue to bless me with words even when I am weak on returning the kindness. It's so hard to juggle friendships. I may blog about that soon. :)

Enjoy my time here when I do come.

Until then, God bless you and your family.

Laura said...

I feel peace just reading these words here. thank you, Andrea. Love to you.

Aine Willis said...

I haven't visited your blog in weeks. I've really missed it. My entire family has been passing around some crazy cold/sinus thing and it's kept me off the computer most of the time. I love the picture you put with this poem. It's beautiful.

God bless you Andrea .

Aine

Loren said...

Andrea....this is beautiful and I see Gods hand moving in and through you and your words here today!

Bless you!

~from my front porch in the mountains~ said...

Andrea, You have an amzing gift for speaking to and from the heart!

Have a wonderful day!
xo, misha

myletterstoemily said...

no room for bitterness!!!

Denise said...

Your words always bless.

Karen said...

Beautiful, Andrea...loved this line...

"However, we do not have to succumb to them"...amen!

Surprised By Joy! said...

Beautiful, true words.

Blessings,
Tammy

Barb said...

Hi Andrea, this is so beautiful!

I hope you have a blessed weekend....full of joy.

Barb ♥

Rose said...

Andrea, that is beautiful! Amen!

Velvet Over Steel said...

How beautiful and PERFECT for me to read today! Thank you, Andrea, for writing and sharing with us All!
Many Blessings back, :-)
Coreen

chasity said...

beautiful words to ponder and apply.

Unknown said...

More beautiful words/message could not be said ... you are such a precious lady, Andrea.

Hugs, Marydon

PS Sherry is home & having a rough go of it, still. Yesterday was very hard for her ... she sees Dr. on Friday next.

Jeanette Levellie said...

Goodbye to bitterness; you were never my friend.

Profound! I get chills even retyping it.

You amaze me, friend.

Love
Jen
Audience of ONE

Jackie said...

Your words here are very anointed, Andrea!! Really ministered to my heart!!

BTW...your comment re my post today about my move cracked me up....I really need allot of good laughs right now....many blessings to you and your family, sweet friend!!!!

He is Faithful!!

Luv, Hugs and Sweet Blessings!
Jackie

Ella said...

Beautiful post Andrea. Soothing to my spirit.
Blessings, Ella

Kelly L said...

Beautiful - did you write that? I love it.

love to you
kelly
I've Become My Mother

http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/ said...

I always love your poems Andrea... they say so much of what I feel too!

Beautiful and I agree completely..

Hugs!

Sonja

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

"Peace in my journey."

I love that Andrea. Beautiful.

Debra Kaye said...

Whatsoever is pure, noble and true...think on these things! Lovely, my friend!

Wanda's Wings said...

Such beautiful words. May I find the strength to hold on.

Beth Herring said...

You are such a blessing with your writing, andrea. So anointed!

You have such a sweet heart and always lift me up when I read your comments.

KathyB. said...

"Farewell to bitterness and disbelief...You never were my friend.." How true, yet how often I seek them out for more bad company, and you know what the Bible says about keeping bad company!

Lovely words accompanying a peaceful picture.

Michelle DeRusha said...

"Farewell to bitterness and disbelief" -- yes, those are my favorite lines!

Nikki (Sarah) said...

farewell to bitterness and disbelief...Amen to that....Hugs to you.

koralee said...

Your writings are amazing...thanks once again my friend. xoxo

Attic Clutter said...

Beautifully put ..I love this Andrea..(:) hugs,Patty

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Beyond amazing, again, talented Andrea!

Have a great weekend. xoxo

Nel said...

Beautiful!

You have an award to pick up over by me.

until next time... nel

Just Be Real said...

Andrea thank you for sharing such beauty.

Magdalena said...

Hi Andrea,
I hope you are having a lovely blessed Sunday. Reading your post this morning just made my spirits soar with happiness. Beautifully written.
xoxo
Bunny

sanjeet said...

So beautiful! Your words encourage me.
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