Each week in 2012, it is my hope
to choose my SOS from a precious GIFT
given to me for my birthday last year
from Karen, Hallelujah Anyhow
"Passages of LIGHT"
Selected Scriptures with
Reflections by Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light
I started with one from the 2nd section
LIGHT of LIFE
last week
John 8:12
continuing this week
with the beginning section
LIGHT of the WORD
I wanted to share the painting that is in this book "Passages of Light" that opens this section because it is my favorite. However, I could not find a painting by that name, and later I will be sharing "The Victorian Garden", which comes close, but it's not as close up as this beautiful gate and garden, that shows a darker hue of colors in the flower garden, with a glimpse of light that casts through the gateway onto the path... So, I have moved ahead to the first painting in this section known as "Afternoon Light, Dogwood" (be sure to catch the "Legend of the Dogwood" that Sharon shared in the comments) to which Thomas Kinkade adds this Word from:
2 Samuel 22:31
“As for God, His way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him. |
My Prayer:
LORD God, Your way is perfect. Your Word is flawless. Your Word is a LIGHT to my path. You are my Shield. You are my Refuge. I take my refuge in You. I thank You for shielding all who take refuge in You. Thank You for shielding me.
As the Dogwood tree stands in all its glory alone along this path, I stand alone many times, along the paths in my life, wondering which way to go and setting out on my own way. How many times, I should have come to You and Your Word to direct my path, to shield me as my refuge instead of plunging ahead on my own, hoping to make or do it right.
Thank You for the Light that illuminates so beautifully my path when I come to You and search Your Word. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" but that is a future Word and painting of Passages of Light that I look forward to sharing. Thank You God, that You always make a way for me!
As the Dogwood tree stands in all its glory alone along this path, I stand alone many times, along the paths in my life, wondering which way to go and setting out on my own way. How many times, I should have come to You and Your Word to direct my path, to shield me as my refuge instead of plunging ahead on my own, hoping to make or do it right.
Thank You for the Light that illuminates so beautifully my path when I come to You and search Your Word. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" but that is a future Word and painting of Passages of Light that I look forward to sharing. Thank You God, that You always make a way for me!
Don Moen
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Beautiful picture, and love the video.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I am watching the snowflakes fall inside my home. It is cold and snow is falling lightly tonight. It is very beautiful. Happy New Year to you and thank you for sharing today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Peggy. My link is up: http://www.reflectionsofhisgrace.com/2012/01/weekend-reflections-3/
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Joan
Beautiful picture of light showing God gives us light and direction if we follow in His footsteps.
ReplyDeleteThe song was beautiful, could have used it with mine. I'm supposed to still be on break but when you read my post you'll understand. I had no choice. God was calling me and I had to follow.
Just lovely, Peggy.
ReplyDeleteYou might be interested in the Legend of the Dogwood Tree:
There Is A Legend
At the time of Crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber for the cross. To be used thus for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree, and Jesus nailed upon it, sensed this.
In His gentle pity for all sorrow and suffering Jesus said to the tree:
" Because of your regret and pity for My suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross--two long and two short petals. And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown with rust and stained with red, and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see it will remember."
Don't you just love that?!
Many blessings to you, my dear sister, on this wonderful Sunday. May your heart be flooded with His Light - the Light that dispels the shadows of every hurting heart.
GOD BLESS!
How sweet of Karen ~ I love that beautiful picture and song. Love you, dear Peggy ~
ReplyDeleteI love your grateful heart and the way you are sharing this...
ReplyDeleteThomas Kinkade's beautiful art reflects the the Light of the One who outshines everything...you are a beautiful and bright reflection, too, my dear sister...
I still remember the first time I ever heard the story of the Dogwood tree...it was in Sunday School class and it made me cry...