As I look over the farm, receiving the sun as it warms my soul, there is a small window of time where gems from the Creator are made seen. In a world where more is unseen than what we can perceive with our eyes, these moments of clarity are so precious. Looking to the east, after a night of rain and waking to a cloudless sky, each leaf sparkled as if diamonds were placed there overnight. Adorned and singing of God’s renewing mercies are the plants, how much more will He do for His bride? Free from blemish, we stand before Him, clothed in white linen, our transgressions forgiven and our history rewritten. During this time of perfect alignment of sun and raindrops, with what precious stones and secret keepsakes has our God graced you? What do you radiate? What story do you tell of Him and His mercy and His forgiveness? It is in the telling and in the seeing that believers believe and the brokenhearted have hope. Every tree on the farm was tested and tried which resulted in them growing in size and strength, towering giants. The rings inside the trunk of each tree tell of their perseverance and the battles in which they overcame death and destruction. Those trials become the very fiber of who we are. What would your core sample tell us? You’re still standing, you’re still fighting, you haven’t given up. Your story produces God’s gems. Stand in the sun and let God’s light illuminate your story and captivate souls.

I feel so blessed to know this person. Its truly an honor to have her in my life through my struggles with alcohol.
Eloquent and attentive. Selflessness and strength. These are what make you such an amazing person and a beacon of hope for me. My gratitude and gratefulness for her service can’t be described.
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Wow Mike. Thank you. I’m so glad this blog has been of encouragement to you!
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