You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right I am. I washed your feet and you ought to wash each others feet. I am your example. A servant is not greater than his master nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. John 13 : 13 – 17 Petunia isContinue reading “5 Petunias and 5 Viola”
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Hebe, salvia, chamomile all bent.
God is faithful . He will not let temptation bend you to breaking point because with every temptation He will creatively make a way for you to escape or bear it. Try Him . Ask Him. He is faithful. ICorinthians 10:13 ( Sandy’s wording and proven belief) In nature, nothing is perfect and everything isContinue reading “Hebe, salvia, chamomile all bent.”
Field grass, Queen Anne’s lace, field thistle and ragwort.
Just as a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion on them that respect Him. For He knows we are like grass but His mercy is from everlasting upon those you remember his commandments to do them. (Sandy’s shortened form.) Psalm 103 : 13 – 18 We say of the oak,Continue reading “Field grass, Queen Anne’s lace, field thistle and ragwort.”
Sedums and a few leaves of panda plant.
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the sky above ; and those who turn many to righteousness , as the stars forever and ever. DanielContinue reading “Sedums and a few leaves of panda plant.”
Lavender, red hot pokers and daylilies.
A prayer The God of all grace, who has called us into his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after your season of suffering a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen 1 Peter 5 : 10 You discover your voice. You matter. MaybeContinue reading “Lavender, red hot pokers and daylilies.”
A Sabbath walk of 5 miles at Collins end.
The steps of any good person (a person who is trying to do right )are ordered by the Lord: and they are happy in their path. Even if this person falls they won’t stay down for God will help them up. Psalms 37:23-24
Memories of an angry outburst
“If it starts to rain wait at the end of the gravel cycle track. I will pick you up.” said Dad. The weather in summer was such that it often rained between 1pm and 4pm and after a very hot morning the clouds would gather and there would be forks of lightning and claps ofContinue reading “Memories of an angry outburst”
The maroon of Smoke tree and one Norway Maple leaf with two rose stems
God, the down to earth sandal wearing Shepherd, restores how I feel about myself and others and redirects my thoughts. (restores my soul and leads me in paths of righteousness) He does this for Himself because that is how He wants me to live using His name, Christian (for His name’s sake). Psalm 23 :Continue reading “The maroon of Smoke tree and one Norway Maple leaf with two rose stems”
Tufted vetch scrambling through the brambles
You my God have supported me in my mother’s womb and then you took me out of that place: I will praise you continually for this. My safe arrival is confirmed by every breath. Psalm 71:6 (Sandy’s understanding) Religion must be life made true, and life is action, growth, development – begun now and endingContinue reading “Tufted vetch scrambling through the brambles”
Grey with yellow and pink to purple.
And, behold I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every person according to how they have lived. I am Alpha and Omega , the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that used his commandments to live wisely, that they may have right to the treeContinue reading “Grey with yellow and pink to purple.”
Tortured willow, Gladioli and poppy pods.
Nathaniel was surprised by Jesus telling him where He saw him. Jesus had a sense of humour when He told Nathaniel he was going to have much more evidence than that as he had been too easily impressed. Jesus then said to him I am telling you the truth, you will see heaven open, andContinue reading “Tortured willow, Gladioli and poppy pods.”
Memories continued : More about Shelly and Dad is knocked over.
Know that the Lord is God, He made us and we didn’t make ourselves, we are His, like sheep in His pasture, Go to Him, thank Him and bless His name. Because his mercy lasts forever and His truth endures for all generations. Psalm 100 : 3-5 (in Sandy’s understanding) Shelly was practising the pianoContinue reading “Memories continued : More about Shelly and Dad is knocked over.”