Flowers to Love

Have you seen my new page
      Flowers to Love ?

~A collection of beautiful flower photos!

        It's a fun little hobby to do with your camera phone, and noticing God's blessings through His amazing creation and artistry is good therapy for a moody day.  :)

Red Rose

Poppy Flower

Hibiscus ~ The Dinner Plate Flower

Be Strong, Be Brave! ~The Chicory Flower

My favorite wildflower is Chicory and I will tell you why...

For one reason,

it's my favorite color, (commonly known as Cornflower Blue.)

But the Chicory flower is so much more than a pretty face,

it's STRONG,

it's BRAVE,

and not afraid to GROW!

It grows anywhere,

in shade, in sun,

along roadsides, shallow dirt and gravel.  

It withstands storms, floods, and scorching sun.

It's useful; cultivated for it's leaves, buds, and roots.

I want to be like the Chicory,

brave,

not afraid to grow,

useful...

I believe that God, creator of the Heavens and Earth, provides us with unlimited beauty and lessons in nature.

Have a blessed day!

Xoxoxo,

Samantha

It is What You Make It!

Today's encouragement is about...
         ~not giving up
              ~not giving in
                      ~changing your situation 

Life really is what you make of it!
      ~Sometimes things can't be changed and that's where God's grace is always enough.
      ~Sometimes things CAN be changed and it's up to YOU to make it happen!  Let God guide you in your pursuit of a better life.

Xoxoxox,

   Samantha

I am a dreamer...

ARe you a dreamer?  Do you have a passion you think about every day?
Do you constantly think and hope for things, trying to make the world a better place, make someone smile, doing what you love every day?
     If yes,
 then you are a dreamer

I am a dreamer too!

I know God has a plan for you and for me, and I pray that you hold on

~to your dreams

~to your hopes

~to your passions

Find strength in our Father who made us and loves us.  Find strength to keep going even when someone says

~no

~you can't

~you're not good enough

YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH!

God says so!

~God bless you~

Isaiah 40:31

"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

NIV

Someday...

My son, at the tender age of 11, is already an amazing photographer.  With his PowerShot Canon, non-professional camera,
 he has been able to capture some amazing photos and I am one proud mama.  Here is one of my favorites with a simple word~

         someday...

Just a simple hope that someday...
            things will work out.

God does have a plan; I know this.
        Thank you Jesus, for your many blessings today!

Today's Encouragement

Struggles really do make you,
stronger,
better,
and the person
you were meant to be!

Don't forget what God has done for you today and every day.

Romans 5:3-5 
“ Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.  And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”

Lakeside

Time spent by a lake with a cool breeze and some kids who love to catch little Blue Gills, is a joy in my life.  Taking time to see the gifts God has given us through nature is a true blessing.

Little wonders...

Forget-me-nots

Good fishing advice:
Find the little pond around the lake.  There can sometimes be monster fish in the smallest of fishing holes.

I know, he looks so serious.

Photo Joe E.

Photo by Joe E.

Happy girl!