Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ~Matthew 11:28
Little big girl
Tuckered out and worn
By demands of world
Unfriendly, hostile
Innocent heart longs
For peace, serenity
Cat Henry embraces
Melts your cares away
Intercedes with Father's
Blessing, reassuring
Beloved of what's true
And always will be
When God's rest is yours
You can trust in Him
Amen
That quotation from Matthew is so dear to me. I need it so often. Thanx be to God.
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It is dear to me, too, Victor. We all need to rest in the Lord.
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I'd say that is "one tired puppy." Oops I mean cat. I mean little person. Yeah, even children get tired and need a break. Loved the thoughts expressed in the poem Martha.
ReplyDeletePoor Virginia was a bit under the weather last week, Bill, and certainly needed to catch up on her sleep. When Sarah sent me the photo, this poem just jumped into my head. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Only one place we can find real rest.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Glynn, only one place.
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Beautiful poem and photo!
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Thank you, Loralu!
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Awww, how sweet!
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Dearest Martha Jane,
ReplyDeleteWhat an endearing picture; telling so much about feeling loved and giving love and protection. Perfect verse added.
Hugs,
Mariette
Thanks for your kind words about the poem, Mariette. Nothing like feeling and giving love!
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Oh my goodness, what a picture and poem... sad in one way, beautiful at the same time! Well written.
ReplyDeleteI'd say bittersweet, Marja, but we all know who our ultimate comforter is.
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One of your best, Martha! God's blessings provided for the child in all of us.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mevely! God's blessings do provide - always.
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What a precious picture! Purrrrrfect! And I love that passage of scripture too. Thank you for this moment of rest. I needed it.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, Pamela! I thought this was the purrrfect photo, too.
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Beautiful, Martha. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Terri!
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When God's rest is yours
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Yes, yes, yes, Martha!
Powerful poem, friend!
Amen, Karen! We can trust in the rest God gives us in Jesus.
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Love it Ms. Martha. Can there be anything more peaceful than a child sleeping? Maybe a "Child of God" resting in the shadow of our Father's wings.
ReplyDeleteAmen, J. D.! May we all find rest in the shadow of His wings.
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Boa tarde Martha Deus cuida de nós em todos os momentos, quer bons ou maus. Grande abraço e muita saúde para a sua família.
ReplyDeleteThank you most sincerely, Luiz! God does ever take care of us with His loving touch.
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Sometimes God speaks to us through his animals--even independent, moody cats. What a sweet picture, Martha!
ReplyDeleteCats can certainly be independent and moody, Nancy, but good ol' Henry breaks the mold. He loves Virginia beyond measure, and the bond runs deep. I do believe God speaks to my grandchild through this loyal kitty.
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Awww... precious little girl all tuckered out. Bless her heart. What a beautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, Virginia was really worn out at this moment my daughter, Sarah, took the photo. She came home from school complaining of a sore throat and had a bit of fever. Rest is exactly what she needed, and Henry knew he needed to be there with her. I guess wearing masks at school doesn't work, does it?
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