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Wings of the Dawn
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My spirit buoys
on wings of the dawn
Rising higher
as morning progresses
Dross of darkness
burned off in solar fire
Burdens dropped to depths below
I’m lifted up
renewed and reaching
heights of hope
Feather light with joy
and potential
You’ve given me
this sunrise
and another moment
in time to enjoy
I give You my day
forever
to guide
my soaring heart
to seek your Light
as I go about
Your way.
Wendy/2012
If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:9-10
Ian and I took off to the beach on a chilly morning with our hot coffee and cameras. Within 8 minutes we were there just in time to capture some special morning moments with just the two of us, the birds, and our Creator…
Sunrise Blessings ~ Wendy
PS – The first time that I remember reading Psalm 139:9 was when I was flying in a very small airplane that I had to board at dawn. It was taking me to a small remote island on the northern coast of BC. Ian had started a position as the hospital business manager and computer systems person and had gone up 10 days prior, while I packed up our stuff and rented out our home. It was the first time I had left my hometown of semi-arid Kamloops. It truly felt like I was heading to the outermost parts of the sea… When I pondered the words of these verses… peace and joy flooded into my soul. And, yes, He was with us those two adventurous years that we spent there.
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Blessings ~ Wendy
Absolutely beautiful!! Thank YOU…
Thank you for the kind compliment! 🙂
Blessings ~ Wendy
What a stunning sunrise!! I love the words from your heart, too, Wendy. Your joy just radiates out. Bless you.
Thank you for your visit and comment! I love mornings off with my husband.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Wonderful sunrise, Wendy! So beautiful! 🙂
Thanks, Calee! I finally got out of bed on time to make it to the beach… 😉
Blessings ~ Wendy
Wonderful photos and an especially gorgeous sunrise. Bless you.
Thank you, Lizzie! We almost slept in – so we grabbed instant coffee, that Ian made, and went there before even washing our faces! 😉
Blessings ~ Wendy
It was like He washed over you, there with the sunrise! Thank you for capturing these special times and then sharing them with us! What a blessing! God bless you!
Oh, Debbie, I love your comment! He does wash over us each morning that we take the time to come before him. “O come let us adore him – Christ the Lord.”
Blessings ~ Wendy
Sunrise is one of my favorite times of day, and the kids and I often get to see those colors and clouds as we sit down to breakfast before L. goes to school.
I am thankful that wherever we are, literally or figuratively, God is there to hold us!
I hope you are having a good weekend!
Thank you, Alison! Yes, our weekend is good as Ian and I had time for a leisurely coffee before he had to run off to do inventory at work… He’s off tomorrow! 🙂
We can see some colors… but our trees block most of the sunrise. Those trees are too nice to remove!
Blessings ~ Wendy
I always so much enjoy your poetry and photography! 🙂
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for your generous words! I wish for you to have lots of love, laughter, and time with your loved ones this Christmas and New year!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Ein wunderschöner Text, ein guter Psalm und einmalige Bilder.
Liebe grüße
Gabi
Gabi, Vielen Dank fur Ihre freundlichen Worte. Ich habe Google ubersetzen, um diese zu schrieben.
Blessings from Wendy
Psalm 139 is one of my favorites, too. Thanks, Wendy 🙂
It was so amazing to read it in midair flying over the Pacific Ocean and Coastal Mountain Range!
Blessings ~ Wendy
What a wonderful set of pictures and another great message on seeing the Lord through the lens of His creation. What a blessing it is to be surrounded by the beauty of nature and possessing an intimate relationship with the Lord. Thanks for another blessing Wendy,
Thank you, Pastor Rob, for your encouragement! It is definitely my relationship with Jesus that opens my eyes widely to nature. Nature’s complexity and beauty inspire awe in me toward our Creator. The kids and I are working through an awesome biology video set that is produced from a biblical world view perspective. I just love it! It balances out the other views we are exposed to so much.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Burdens dropped….feather light…soaring….delicious, Wendy!
Thanks, Melody! Grace is definitely delicious! 🙂 I just bought a book “Grace” by R.T. Kendall from the thrift store yesterday. I’ve heard him interviewed and liked his words. I hope to dive into it tomorrow afternoon…
Blessings ~ Wendy
Sounds like a good thing to do on a rainy afternoon!! 🙂
Beautiful images!
Thank you! 🙂
Blessings ~ Wendy
Such beautiful photos, and full of God’s peace.
Thank you, Caddo! It was a very peaceful morning. I hope to do it again.
Blessings ~ Wendy
So you finally set out early enough to capture the sunrise…good for you! Beautiful pictures and words, Wendy. As I’ve been driving around town recently, I have marvelled at the variety of birds in our area and in the sky, and then suddenly I find myself like a child wondering what the sky would look like without birds and praising Him for his creation. There is so much to enjoy! The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Cheers, Dee
Thank you, Dee! Your comment reminds me of one of my favorite hymns, “This is My Father’s World”. It was the first hymn the kids and I learned together in our home school. Today I started to tear up at church, as we sang a hymn I remember singing at our old place while looking out a picture window into the forest. No I don’t want to go back… but I have fond memories I’ve brought with me… I will keep those! It is good to keep a childlike wonder in us always.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Wendy, you always make me feel happy! …….Paula x
Thank you, Paula! Your visits always make me smile. 🙂
Blessings ~ Wendy
Gorgeous photos!
Thank you! He paints the sky well…
Blessings ~ Wendy
Wonderful series of images!
Thank you! I never tire of nature!
Blessings ~ Wendy
I’ve just read Wings of the Dawn and was lost in the beauty of your words and images.
Thank you, Mary! It was a treasure of a morning.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Wendy, your poetry is exquisite. The images gather me to join you in praise. Thank you for this gift. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Mary Ann! Creation definitely inspires praise of its Maker…
Christmas Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy xo
beautiful poetry and photos, Wendy.
Have a beautiful and healthy 2013.
Francina
Thank you, Francina!
Blessings to you in 2013 & beyond ~ Wendy
Welcome! Thank you for subscribing to follow my blog. I hope you are encouraged, inspired and enjoy the photos I take of life’s events as seen through the lens of my camera.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
You are welcome. 🙂 I really enjoy blogs that feature photography. You take wonderful pictures!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Thanks for the visit and the like of my posts “Determined to Stay Green” and “My 2012 Pictures”.
You are very welcome! Pictures of nature/plants are my favorite.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Lovely photos and lovelier words!
Thanks for dropping by and liking my post.
Blessings to you!
Thank you for the return visit and kind words!
Blessings ~ Wendy 🙂
Lovely poem, pictures, and Psalm. 🙂
Thank you, Imelda. I love the Psalms…and that is such a nice compliment! 🙂 I was very happy to find your blog -. thanks for visiting back.
Blessings new friend ~ Wendy 🙂
Thanks for coming again and the like of my posts “Soft Sunset” and my interpretation of Illumination in the Weekly Photo Challenge. I also have one of your thumbnails on my site so people will come and give you a look.
You are welcome and thank you back! I will check out the other ones you liked – they look lovely.
Blessings dear friend ~ Wendy 🙂
You have got a lot of class Ms. Greenlightlady.
i don’t do many “follows” but you’ve got me.
Thanks for doing a follow on my site.
Thank you for the follow, too, Richard! I liked your poetic comment on my Winter Haiku and your photography. Good words and pictures always win my vote.
Blessings dear new friend ~ Wendy