Amanda Worrall

When peace, like a river,
attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll:
Whatever my lot,
Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

And Lord, haste the day when
my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound,
and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 5: 3-12

The Villages, Florida

A laugh is just like sunshine,
It freshens all the day,
It tips the peak of life with light,
And drives the clouds away.
The soul grows glad that hears it
And feels its courage strong.
A laugh is just like sunshine
For cheering folks along.

A laugh is just like music.
It lingers in the heart,
And where its melody is heard
The ills of life depart;
And happy thoughts come crowding
Its joyful notes to greet:
A laugh is just like music
For making living sweet.

-Unknown

You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 16:11

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings.

The purple headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning,
That brightens up the sky.

The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
He made them every one.

The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
We gather every day.

He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell,
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.

- Cecil Frances Alexander

Heart-breaking, life-numbing loss…

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Little drops of water, 
Little grains of sand, 
Make the mighty ocean 
And the pleasant land. 

Thus the little minutes, 
Humble though they be, 
Make the mighty ages 
Of eternity.

- Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

Unbelievable beauty...
Unending grace…

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When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him.

Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully.

Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

Ephesians 3:14-20 NLT

The Difference

I got up early one morning
and rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
that I didn’t have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me,
and heavier came each task,
”Why doesn’t God help me?” I wondered.
He answered, “You didn’t ask.”

I wanted to see joy and beauty,
but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn’t show me.
He said, “But you did not seek.”

I tried to come into God’s presence;
I used all my keys at the lock.
God gently and lovingly chided,
”My child, you didn’t knock.”

I woke up early this morning,
and paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish
that I had to take time to pray.

- Unknown

Florida… Sunshine…
Golf carts… Family time…
Rest… Warmth…

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The Lord is my shepherd;
    I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
    he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
    bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
    through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
    for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
    protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head
with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing
love will pursue me
     all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of
the Lord forever.

Psalm 23 (NLT)

Ice Storm…Thawing out…
Stretching upward… Assessing…
Stepping… Connecting…
Natural wonders…
Asking better questions…
Waiting for better answers…
Land of Narnia… Winter’s spell…
Inspiration… Full Armor of God…

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Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit…Zecheriah 4:6

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand... Ephesians 6:10

Sickness, snowstorms, doubt…
Strength, sunshine, growth…
Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse…
Crisp air… Frozen bubbles…
Sunshine… Jammie days…
Record-breaking temperatures…
More snow… More blue skies…
Facetime with daddy in Germany…
New blooms and new stages…
Sunrises, sunsets, and sun dog…

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Your grace is an endless tide
washing over all my life and more
and no matter how far I run
I can't escape the flood

Your love is like the morning light
Breaking through the deepest night
I hear your voice calling out to me

My brokenness aside
on my darkened canvas, paint the stars tonight
and no matter how far I run I can't escape Your love

I remember where you found me,
there was darkness all around me
And your beauty overwhelmed my soul
Through the dark & hopeless hours,
in my weakness showed your power
You light up my heart my life, and now I know

Morning Light by Jennie Wellsand