Positive Sayings

Great post today :) :) I LOVE that photo. Those tree branches are hanging so low, they 're practically touching the ground. Just beautiful :) :) Have a good weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

I think today I must be sparkling like a diamond! =) Seriously, you are so right - thank you for the encouraging words and verse.

Blessings, Joan

Those are such refreshing and comforting words! I have never heard the quote about the trees, but what a quote! =D

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Great post and I love the picture. Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs & blessings,
Charlotte

Love this, Ginger.

Many blessings,
Joan

What a beautiful poem and bible verse! Blessings, Joanne

I always need reminding that hard times can be good times—the Lord grows us up in them.

love this verse. Hope your weekend is the best.

Hi Ginger,

The first word in my mind when I read this was, "Wow!" Now, I admit that it does not come close to expressing the thought conveyed by your post, it does express the honest, simplicity and impact it has upon me.

To realize that life does not exist without struggle, and strength of character is not built without adversity gives encouragement to those of us who face difficult circumstances.

It is God who watches over and extends grace to our lives. As a man, I have faced difficulties, but I've come to realize that others have faced far dire circumstances and proclaimed that God's grace "is sufficient".

Thank you so much for the reminder from Isaiah that God says, "I am with you...I am your God."

Blessings and peace.

MTJ

God's pearls are the best of all, aren't they? Love the picture of the sheltering tree. "The stronger the wind, the stronger the tree." Love that!

Thanking God for the wind...
Pamela

Oh, how close this is to what I posted about the harsh weather that God uses to produce magnificent beauty. And how He can use the harsh circumstances in our lives to produce His splendor.
WOW! The Holy Spirit is inspiring many to post on this similar topic.
Sunday blessings to you,
Janis

Hello Ginger,
Love the picture of the tree. The poem and scripture you shared were perfect with the photo. Thank you for sharing and for your visit.

Blessings,
Sandi

I loved your beautiful picture, quotes and verse.

I've grown the most during great difficulites. So why do I fight them when they come? We do just need to trust in God's strength.

This is wonderful, encouragement for me today. Thank you so much for sharing and always for hosting Spiritual Sunday. God Bless You! Anne

Thanks for sharing such amazing wisdom!

Take care and best wishes for a great weekend!
Natasha.

great post. its encouraging for me today.