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Flowers give serenity a face and a fragrance.
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The Poet:
Words to a poet
are like flowers
to a florist
Arranging them
in a beautiful way
To speak secrets
only the brave
dare to say.
~ wlm
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Detours aren’t meant to distress us,
they’re meant to test us.
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The Crocus:
May we be as
brave and bold
to grow
as the crocus
who has endured
both cold and snow
~ wlm
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It’s not in the rush, but in the hush, we hear Him speak.
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When a poet is still, God fills her quill.
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A writer is someone who has learned to listen
and dip their pen deep into thoughts evoked.
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No matter how messy things get,
God’s love message is waiting in
the middle of it.
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Gratitude is a good rope to grab onto
when we’re tempted to sink under our trials.
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When we surrender to God, He surrounds us with serenity.
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Blessings of serenity ~ Wendy Mac
What quotes would you like to add? I’m nosy-to-know.
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You’re invited to listen to my podcasts here: Walking with Hope
You’re invited to read my case for compassion here: Characteristics of Christ
Wendy L. Macdonald 
Oh I especially love the “Not in the rush but in the hush!” Blessings Wendy. Thanks for taking the time to put these together
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Thank you, Pastor Pete. One thing I like about trials is that they slow us down and help us listen to the Holy Spirit better.
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Beautiful, Wendy. And so true. I love arranging words. Thank you for sharing this.
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Thank you, dear Gail. Loving words is a prerequisite to being a writer–for sure. 🙂
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I needed this today. Thank you, Wendy!
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Thank you for letting me know, dear Norma. I love listening to “Write From the Deep” podcasts because Karen and Erin always post exactly what I need. I look forward to listening to their latest one later today. Here’s the link: https://www.writefromthedeep.com/write-from-the-deep-podcast/
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I really enjoyed these! The poems and quotes. 🙂 Beautiful words, thank you for sharing!
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Thank you, dear T.R. Writers inspire each other–don’t we? 🙂
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Yes, absolutely 🙂 one of the best part of reading!
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What beautiful gems you have shared with us today! Thank you for blessing us!
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Thank you, dear Debbie. Hanging out with online writers is like putting our words in a rock-tumbler–we polish each other and end up with a few gems to share. Much of this post is the result of these conversations. xo
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“When a poet is still, God fills her quill.” This one is my favourite. 🙂
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Thank you, dear friend. 🙂 He is faithful to fill us with His peace and power each and every time we come into His presence with songs of thanksgiving and praise.
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Wow, great shots!!! Nice poet too!!!
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Thank you, Rexlin. Blessings on your weekend, dear friend. 🙂
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Some lovely verses and thoughts, Wendy. Tranquil and calming… your photos are stunning too! Thanks for this beautiful post. Have a wonderful and inspiring week! ⚘ 🙂
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Thank you, Iris. “Tranquil and calming” is now I feel about your posts, dear poet friends. ❤
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🙂 ❤
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A beautiful post, Wendy. I am reminded of a hymn I learned as a child which has always been my favorite. “This Is My Father’s World”. I don’t remember who wrote it, but they were attuned to nature.
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Dear Lavinia, thank you for the lovely compliment. That hymn was the first one I taught to my children. We sang it a lot together during our homeschooling days. Sweet memory. ❤
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I love all these beautiful pictures and reminders of God’s faithfulness. Oh, how we see it time after time. ❤
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Thank you, dear Shelli. ❤ I'm glad God is a faithful God, and what a blessing we will know Him and be known by Him forever.
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