12.21.2011

there wasn't a lot of sparkle here at the farmhouse this past December

the serious nature of life overshadowed that sparkle

i accept this




i accept the serious nature

i accept

to truly love God, i must accept it.........

whererver you may be at this very moment reading this........know that you are a gift in itself

there is no need for the material

there is no need

no need to be sad..........nor worry.........nor fear.........but accept

open your heart this moment to His will

seeing the poetry in life

feeling the sense of the acceptance

breathing in His love


exhaling it to others..........

(photographas taken of my dear little girl and her spirit is what inspires me upon this day)

24 comments:

  1. A beautiful message and gorgeous, gorgeous photos!

    Have A Blessed Christmas filled with food, family, warm hugs, and joyous songs by the candlelight.

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  2. Rose D., Frenchtown, NJWednesday, December 21, 2011

    The photos, along with your words brought tears to my eyes...

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  3. Thank you for this post as I'm currently working on acceptance. I'm also worrying too much about post Christmas, when the real Christmas season starts, whether I will be able to keep the immaterial gift of Christmas in my heart. Am I ready for Christmas, parties, presents and house decor aside? I hope so. Again thank you for this as I take it as yet another reminder to clean up my house, which is myself, for the arrival of the Lord.

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  4. beautiful snowfall photos! i got the ebook and love all the ideas and the lovely simplicity....highy recommend it to all....merry christmas!

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  5. SPECTACULAR NATURE!
    INCANTEVOLE!


    No beauty words more to be add.Already Maximum Beauty

    When God show his creation
    only Speechless and tears of Joy.
    He is Real' ALMIGHTY GOD'
    I accept 'Him'

    Ayu

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  6. Such a beautiful message...I think this is the essence of being content. Acceptance as to who and where you are and rejoicing in the grace and joy that God brings even in the midst of trial. The Lord knows what tomorrow brings and today is a key element in what will happen...I think for GOOD:).

    Your pictures are gorgeous!!

    Thank you for the reminder...it is easy to forget to put aside worry, fear, and anxiety:).

    ~Julia

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  7. What beautiful photos! I still remember a post you did about this time last year with the snow and the beautiful cake. The table you had set outside with all of the freshly fallen snow and the thoughts of remembering the Lord at this time of the year. It really stuck with me.
    Blessings to you and your family.

    ~Shanon

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  8. I had a very strange day yesterday....I could not say a sad day but a "no day" in some way!
    This is the post I needed...it seems that you are always there when I need you!
    Thank you !

    Fra

    p.s. Could you send my way some snow...pleaseeee???

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  9. A wonderful package arrived today. Thank you. So much fun to open. I love all the little extras in packaging. Very excited to cook the first meal for my family with such a treasure. Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  10. So beautiful...photo's and reflections. what gorgeous scenery you have there...love it!
    merry Christmas

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  11. Thanking you again for your inspiration and the beauty of your home/photography.

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  12. I do hope that you know what a gift you are to me, Anne-Marie. A sister-in-Christ, a role model, and an inspiration on how to live my life in a Godly way. Thank you for that... ♥

    Merry Christmas to you all.

    xoxo laurie

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  13. Hi Anne Marie.
    Your post today was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes.
    YOU are beautiful too.
    I hope you have a merry and blessed Christmas.

    Danielle

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  14. Beautiful Anne Marie, I accept it too!

    Beauty is all around yo to love and accept through him.

    Blessings
    Merry Christ-mass
    ~Dore

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  15. Beautiful Anne Marie, I accept it too!

    Beauty is all around *you to love and accept through him.

    Blessings
    Merry Christ-mass
    ~Dore

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  16. Stopping by for a inspiration, a little quiet reflection, a moment of peace...I always find it here with you dear Anne Marie. Merry Christmas to you and yours. God bless you all! Love, Penny

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  17. I just signed up for your blog - I felt guided to you and today's post is exactly what I needed to read and heed.
    Merry Christmas Anne Marie and family - plus all who celebrate the Birth of Jesus.
    Judy B. Houston Tx

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  18. That is just about the most beautiful prayer I have ever heard. One that is easily stated, but takes a lifetime of learning to grow into.
    Thank you for having shared this.

    Erin K. Nolan

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  19. Oh, those photos are DIVINE!! I am STRUGGLING to accept where I am. I need to listen and accept, and still I struggle. I can't figure out if I'm supposed to be here, or if my intuition that this move was a mistake is correct. SIGH. I know I'll end up where ever He wants me to be...

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  20. May the Peace that passes all understanding be yours as the serious nature of Life at this time overshadows the sparkle.

    Hugs from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  21. The word the Lord gave me for this year is LOVE and you have given me a great start on gathering thoughts..."breathing in His love"...perfect words!! Blessings to you!!PS My hubby and I are both from big families and we loved it..he has 4 sisters and a brother I am one of five.. and the only girl at that!

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  22. Hi Anne Marie,
    Do you happen to remember the Enya song you played with this post,
    it was only for a short while, and it was so lovely?

    Thank you.

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