Monday, March 19, 2007

Desert Meditation





If colorful flowers can dot arid landscapes, offering quiet beauty and cheer......



.......if slender-rooted, wind-whipped greenery clinging to hard flat rock can thrive, even crack the rock......




.......how much more shall we, made in the very image of God, move beyond mere dwelling, to beautiful, fruit-bearing, growth.

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"I've heard your anguish, I've heard your hearts cry out.
We are tired, we are weary, but we aren't worn out.
Set down your chains, until only faith remains.
Set down your chains."

~~~~"Life Uncommon" by Jewel
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12 comments:

  1. PamTuesday, March 20, 2007

    Beautiful, CALMING ponderings... which made me chuckle as I just came here from your comment on my last post...

    You are very good for me.

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  2. CherieTuesday, March 20, 2007

    And you are very good for me.

    (I think I seek out the calm in a natural response to the inner fury, as a balance, for perspective, you know. Fury is pushy and assertive, calm is quiet and patient and for me has to be coaxed. We humans are so danged complicated!)

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  3. tshsmomTuesday, March 20, 2007

    What beautiful, calming thoughts!
    I needed that today, THANK YOU!

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  4. CherieTuesday, March 20, 2007

    So glad the words were helpful to you today, tshs. You are more than welcome!

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  5. AnonymousTuesday, March 20, 2007

    Just what I needed today, too! Thanks, Cherie!!!!!!

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  6. CherieTuesday, March 20, 2007

    Oh good, Annie! I'm glad.

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  7. AnonymousTuesday, March 20, 2007

    Beautiful interesting pictures with a positive message. I love your blog!!!

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  8. liz crumlishWednesday, March 21, 2007

    Set down your chains... I'm trying very hard to do that. One of these days, eh?

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  9. CherieWednesday, March 21, 2007

    Thanks, Katey B.!

    Easier said than done right, Liz? Little by little, and hard work.

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  10. AnonymousWednesday, March 21, 2007

    Nice post.


    I don't like Jewel though.

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  11. liz crumlishThursday, March 22, 2007

    cherie,
    had never encountered Jewel but went online and listened. some of her lyrics are amazing. Have now bought Spirit album. Thank you for introducing me!!

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  12. CherieThursday, March 22, 2007

    You're welcome, Liz. My son introduced me to her music several years ago, and I have just recently given it my ear again. She does have some thoughtful lyrics, especially for someone so young. Glad you are finding her interesting as well.

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