Transformation

The transformation of spring to summer is unfolding.  Even the bank of clouds are taking on a different appearance.

Quick pop up storms come. They leave - waving good bye with a rainbow.

The flowers continue to change almost daily.  Pink poppies and larkspur with orange daylilies replace the fading peonies.

Jackmanii clematis is climbing higher with each passing day.  It will continue to bloom through the next few weeks.

Something that is not changing is this fellow...He still wants to play.  In fact with daylight being longer - he thinks outdoor fun should be extended.   Guess I am feeling the same too.

Hope you all have a blessed week.  Please share what transformations you are seeing with summer's arrival.

Hugs

Debbie

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."  Romans 12:2a (NIV)

Encouragement

 I was thinking about the word encouragement today.  It is the opposite of discouragement.  It is easy to become discouraged from time to time.

  Many things can be the cause...health, finances, family situations, relationships, etc.

Whatever the reason; we can be given a new perspective by a spoken word of encouragement.

In fact when I speak something encouraging to someone else it works as a cure for my own discouraging moments.

It changes the thought process of thinking only about myself and makes me look for the good in another's life.

I start to see the positive and not the negative, the good not the bad, the light and not the dark side.

So if anyone is feeling discouraged today perhaps you can find someone around you who could use an encouraging word.  I can guarantee that you will feel encouraged as well.

God Bless!

Debbie

"Therefore encourage each other with these words." 1 Thess:4:18 (NIV)

"In the Garden"

When early morning beckons me outdoors I am often reminded of the old hymn "In the Garden".

As a child my grandmother would sing this song until sleep would come.

Sadly it is not a hymn that is done much anymore.  Growing up in a little country church it was often played for prayer time.  More modern choruses have crowded it from the worship services today.  I certainly miss it.

The words and music were written by C. Austin Miles.  It's first copyright was 1912.

"I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses;

 And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own;

  And the joy we share as we tarry there none other has ever known."


Thank you for letting me share this sweet hymn with you.   Have a blessed week!