I can see my breath when I head out to the back yard to rake
leaves. It’s early and the grass sticks to my MaryJanes—soaking through those
long stripes on my socks. I breathe out and watch the vapor drift. I think
about the Spirit that lives inside me…and I am glad for the company. Drops of
dew sit on top each blade of grass like a crowning jewel and I compliment the
Maker on such a fine design. The moisture is rising up in leggy tendrils…returning
to the sky.
It’s supernatural.
Isn’t it?
The more I open my eyes in wonder, the more I see. God’s
fingerprints are everywhere.
It reminds me of a book I read at the end of the summer—how my
friend who wrote that book has a special way of connecting with Jesus. She says
everyone can have this way. And then she tells amazing stories about her life
with God. Amazing stories from an amazing woman.
God sometimes speaks to me in dreams so I am not surprised
that He uses vivid visions to wrap a broken little girl in His love and tie her
heart to his forever. This is what I read in An Invitation to the Supernatural Life—Michele Perry’s most recent
book. It is that. An invitation.
I started reading the book during that span of time when both of my boys were hospitalized for emergency surgeries within one week of
each other. I needed some supernatural faith then. Michele’s sweet voice talked
me through…helped me remember that we are never alone.
Is this wonder-full? I am raking the leaves, getting my feet
soaked clean through, and I am not alone.
I never have to be alone again.
Michele’s publisher
was so kind to send me a copy of her book to give away to one lucky commenter
on this post! Leave your comment by Sunday night at 10:00 pm and I’ll announce
the winner on Monday’s Playdates with God post. As always, if you tweet or post
on FB about the giveaway, let me know and you’ll earn extra chances to win!
This is my day 14 of joining the 31 day-ers. They’ve ignited a fire and the flame of their
passion is contagious. I know myself too well to say I’ll post every day…but I
promise to try. If it sounds inviting to you and you don’t mind coming late to
the party (like me), you can read more about the wave at The Nester’s place.
She’s the hostess with the mostest.
25 comments:
Girl, my Amazon wish list is growing, growing...
"I think about the Spirit that lives inside me…and I am glad for the company." Me, too.
Laura,
I love the way you ended this..."I am raking the leaves, getting my feet soaked clean through, and I am not alone.I never have to be alone again." Lately I've really appreciated the not being alone. I've had some challenging days, and it is only that I am not alone that gets me through. How beautifully refreshing, thank you.
See you Monday at the Playdate.
Peace and good.
Haven't heard of this book yet but I'm answering the invitation with "yes!"
Beautiful as always - if the book is as good as your posts are, I'd be thrilled to read it! =)
I love the photo with the blade of grass glistening with the dew's diamonds.
Yes, God's fingerprints of wonder are everywhere. This book sounds interesting... would love to read it. ~ Pam, http://wordglow.wordpress.com
your first image? that looks like an enchanting river of light.
Blessings.
Have you read her other book...Love Has a face. this book really impacted me...and I love her blog. thanks for giving us a chance to get this book into our hands. Happy Weekend~
I have this book - and have not read it. I will. Thanks for the recommendation.
Have not heard of this book, but love the way you write. Love the way you see God's presence everywhere.
I love this sentence, "I think about the Spirit that lives inside me…and I am glad for the company." Now that I think about it, I often feel that way, too. The book sounds wonderful; thanks for hositng a giveaway.
Your writing is just so beautiful, Laura - just like you. Love, Patricia
We were fortunate to have Michele Perry speak at our church several years ago. I would love to win her book.
I shared on Facebook.
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Your site is very lovely and interesting!
You might like to visit my page about handmade
toys and decorations on http://www.my-lovely-toys.blogspot.com/
Best regards!
Marina K.
Loving this Laura. And your pictures always warm my heart.
It sounds like a lovely book Laura. I'm trying to be more open to the wonder and love the way you write about it all.
Praying for you sweet friend.
This is such a beautiful book. Love your focus for 31 days, Laura. Just beautiful! Bless you!
I was at a retreat this past weekend and when I got out of my car I noticed that the fields of grass were decorated with glimmering white spiderwebs that shone with the light of hundred of tiny droplets of dew. It was perfectly wonderful - all of those tiny webs you would never notice, save for the dew.
Isn't that the most beautiful thing, Kelly? I love the mornings for this very reason. Beautiful art by the Maker :)
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Thank you, Jennifer. You mean my 31(ish) days, right?;)
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Thank you so much, Susan. I am so excited about your new book! I need to get on that ASAP. Seems like a dead on work and faith theme :)
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Thank you, Marina. I just might do that!
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I'm sorry for the challenging days, Chelle. Yes, He holds us during those times. May I pray for you? God of all comfort, we know you hold Chelle in the palm of your hand and we thank you for your tender care. Your heart is a spacious place where we find freedom and joy. Oh, minister to our sister with your sweet love. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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