June 12, 2008

  • Transplanting …

                

    janet kruskamp potting barn framed  

     

    Pic Potted Tulips Gloves Book Rake  TRANSPLANTING …
                                              – Gail Rodgers

    The flowers are doing well in their new location.  I wasn’t sure when I dug them up if they would flourish under the 
    shadow
    of the eves.  Sometimes I have transplanted my flowers and they seem to wilt at first.  Then the roots start to tap into the new soil and a fresh crop of flowers grows.

    God sometimes transplants us.  Often we aren’t sure the new location won’t simply be a place where we will just wilt.  Yet 
    God can be trusted to do what is best.  He sometimes picks us up from a familiar spot and we find ourselves in new  situations or even locations and we feel fragile.

    Every transplanted flower takes a bit of the old dirt with it … dirt that protects the roots and gives nourishment as the
    plant re-roots itself in new soil.  When God transplants us we also take with us some of the ground we have grown in.   We 
    take the lessons learned and the memories made.  We take with us the experiences of trusting God and of finding Him
    faithful. These things become part of the new soil as we put down new roots.

    When God transplants us we can be sure the season will be right. We can trust His choice of the spot in His garden where just the right amount of sun and shade will help us flourish.  We can know He will bring new blossoms to our lives even when we feel we are wilting in all the change.

    “He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season…” (Psalm 1:3). 

    If you find yourself in a new place in life and feel like you are wilting, stop and consider these points so you can grow in new ways …

     Animated Sun little Embrace the change.  Quit struggling and allow your roots to go down into your new soil knowing your Heavenly Father will nourish you in this new place.

     Animated Sun little Recall His faithfulness to you in the other times and places in your life.  His track record is sure and He will not leave you in a sun scorched place to wither.

    Animated Sun little Look for things to praise God about in your new place. Praise will help hasten the new blossoms in your life. 

    Animated Sun little Enjoy each day as a gift from Him.

    Father God,
    Forgive me for resisting the changes You are bringing into my life.
    Let my roots go down deep into Your faithfulness and love.
    Bring Your fragrance through me to this new place and bring new growth to my life.
    In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

    GROWING IN THE LORD SMALLER


    I do pray that you’re all enjoying your week so far.  Here, the sun has been shining … the skies have been beautiful, and we’ve had a couple of days to dry out here in the state, but it’s a bit cloudy now, and we’re expecting more rain soon … the clean up south of us has begun, and we’re praying for a miracle that any rain pass us all by, this time.  I also spoke to Ian yesterday morning … there were some fires burning near Monterey, and Salinas, California … he could see the smoke from them.  We’re all praying that they get them under control, and they don’t get any closer to where he is.  Mom Betty is battling bronchitis … and not doing too well … they’ve been treating her, but she doesn’t seem to be getting better.  Again, we’d so appreciate your prayers for her, the weather here, and the fires out in Calilfornia.  There’s is so much comfort in knowing someone is standing with you in prayer when there is a need.  Thank you for all the prayers you’ve sent our way! 

    There is some happy news … we became a great aunt, and uncle, at 2:59pm, Tuesday afternoon.  God blessed our niece, and her sweet husband, Josh, with a beautiful little girl, Rylie Elizabeth … weighing in at 6 pounds-even, and 20 inches long.  Mom & baby are doing quite well!  I was a little concerned about that birth weight, but they are both small themselves.  I want to get over there to take photos to share soon.  Babies are fun to photograph.  I would have loved to have been there during the birth, but things happened pretty fast.  It’s Josh & Lindsey’s first child, and they are so happy … not to mention my brother and sister-in-law … Rylie is their first grandchild, and they couldn’t be more pleased!  She’s headed home today with that special little bundle.  Also, Tim and his family made it back safe and sound yesterday … your prayers were much appreciated for them, as well … that was a definitely long trip home
    Well, I need to go get more soap ready to go to the antique mall today … it’s selling very well down there this month, and that’s more good news … yes, we are in the midst of some trials, but still, there is so much more to be thankful to our Father for! 

    Button Blueflower THE RAIN OF HIS SPIRIT

    Thank Him for the storms that break open the dry, parched ground and allow the renewing rain of His Spirit to pour into our lives … It’s the weight of the wind and the force of the storm that make deep, sturdy roots and strong solid trees.  “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.  He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots bv the stream.  – Jeremiah 17:7-8 

    I pray you all have a most blessed day!
     
    Tiny Tag flower bird  Hugs.
                  ~ Deborah
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Comments (19)

  • :sunny:Good Morning Sweet Friend! I am sure Ian will be kept safe from those fires Praying!………….Hope you have a Great Day! Love this new look……feels very Bright and clean!………..ryc: I got the music from http://www.playlist.com. I just put in the name from theMovie “Beauty and The Beast,” and picked a song from it………I just love the Disney virsion of that movie and the music. Just wanted to add something different……..Hope the rain isn’t much and you all stay dry!………In Christ’s Love…….Monic:heartbeat::love::heartbeat::wave:

  • Well Hello There!   You have a  lovely antique-look!  I’ve seen those pretty shoes before, and wondered who that was? ; )  Yay!  The pretty shoes came to my place! 

    You come on by anytime at all, that is a blessing! 

    So you are close to the flooding?  Oh dear me, I know how that can be.  When we lived on acreage our home actually was flooded twice, what a mess.  We had to boat out, both times I had a baby in my arms. 

    I noticed you make soap?  That is wonderful!  Do you ever make olive oil soap or extra gentle soap?  We buy the Kiss my Face brand but that would be great to know how to make it, and I still use a Cetaphil type soap, but I’m noticing it contains parybyns.  I bet you have some insight on it all.  : )

    Thank you so much for subbing, you can be sure I’ll sub back! 

    You take care now, be safe.  Psalms 91.   Hugs and Blessings!   ~Amelia

  • Stopped in this evening to say hello… Hope you have a bless weekend….

    hugs

    Angel

  • this is a perfect post for me right now.  I had to just sit here, close my eyes and get completely taken away by the beautiful music…I love, love, love it!! 

    Have a blessed day!

  • Hi, Deborah..
    I enjoyed your post. I’m glad you are getting some sun! :sunny:
    :sunny: We are having a beautiful, sunny day here, too. I love it. I’ve been out sitting on the porch looking at my flowers.. relaxing.
    Will Pray for Betty and Ian… you have a Blessed and Peaceful weekend!

    :love: Becca

  • It me again , i wanted to say that i enjoy this post on Transplanting, i have always thought of the way things grow we are like a plant, we can keep growing are we can dry up and not be a beautiful bloom for others, the other day i looked at my hanging plant and it was so pretty but later that night i could not believe that it look so bad  the heat that day was almost 100 and it started to dry up, so we water it and it came back again to that beautiful bloom  this is what God would want us to do is keep growing in are christian walk.   thanks for sharing these great points

                                                                         SANDY

  • Hi Dear Friend,

       Sorry that i have not been around but it been some week, we had bad storms here on Tue and we lost are electric  for over 24 hours so it been interesting time here, there was a tree come down on are road and hit the wires and caught fire  thank God that know one was hurt.

    I have been keeping you in my prayers and so glad that Tim has made it home safe i know that it a long trip, we took 5 days to get there, i pray for your son that he will stay safe with all that is going on in Calif. also for your MIL that she will get stronger from this Bronchitis and for the new one in the family what a blessing when a baby is born will keep all in prayer, My neice had twins about two weeks ago a boy and and a girl they weigh  7lbs 15 oz and  6lbs 4oz they also have a 19month girl so my neice will be busy , have a great weekend and glad that your soap is selling good for you, catch up with you soon

                       GOD BLESS,

                         sandy

  • Awwww a little one.. im going to be a first time grandma in january. And yes i am so excited my daughter has not been sick not one time… and i told her that if this labor goes easily then she wil be lucky and blessed. but that doesnt mean if she decided to have more that it would be that easy. But her and hubby are very excited. i am praying you dont get any more rain for now. give you all time to dry out more.

    now on the transplanting. wow i have been transplanted so many times. but i will have to say each spot is more glourious than the first. For the last 7 years i have been in the same spot and i sure am glad.. i love it here the sun and the rain and the love is wonderful… my leaves never wilted not once.. well have a great weekend dear…

    hugs and blessings to you

    Angel

  • :heartbeat:Hi Deborah,

    :sunny:So glad you have had some dry weather for a change, I can’t help but be thankful that thus far we haven’t had anything really bad happen weather wise..PTL! I will sure be praying for Ian and all those fires so sad. Congrats on being a new great Aunt nothing like it huh? Oh and being a grandparent it’s the best! The weather here is dry but noisy…lols…it thunders & lightnings everyday but no rain…ugh! I know its out there somewhere:lol:???? I hope your mil feels better it’s so hard being sick this time of year…praying for total body healing for her. I loved your post it was so good and really makes you think of how the Lord does change us daily. Growth is a wonderful thing!

    Be blessed my dear sweet friend….HuGs…Linda

  • I’m so sad to hear about your friends that lost everything.  There are so many “natural disasters” now a days and it seems God is taking some drastic measures to get the attention of us all.  I’m glad that you are well but I’m lifting up those effected by all of these conditions beyond their control!  Have a great day!

  • I didn’t get to read everything here so I will have to come back later. Have a blessed weekend,  Sharon

  • We moved a lot when I was a kid. I have never been anywhere that God did not go before me and go with me. That in and of itself is a blessing.

    Congrats on the great neice.!

  • :love:Hello Deborah!!! I like the art work at the top…I want that to be my little courtyard…..my balcony is nice but not that nice!!! I appreciated your words about being transplanted..I have definitely felt that here…in England it was more like going home…here it isn’t….I tried to find some impatiens today and failed but I did find two more balcony box hangers…they are up but empty…so tomorrow I will look at another spot….. Congrats on your little great-niece!

  • Deborah,

    I will pray for your requests. California is so dry and wouldn’t it be nice to be able to send them your rain and mine?

    Congratulations on the new baby. What a beautiful name!

    Blessings,
    Gina

  • Lots happening with you…prayers for Betty…that is my mom’s name:sunny:  I see the reports on the news of the flooding and my prayers are for those also…glad you are ok.:sunny:

    Such a nice devo this morning…I have been transplanted many times….I am sure I will again also…:nono:just when I get too comfortable in my “surroundings” there I go again into a bigger pot…..:yes:

    You have a wonderful day my friend…

  • :sunny::heartbeat:Good Morning Sweet Friend! How your devotion touched my heart today of being transplanted. This was so needed as a reminder of where I have been in my walk to where God is taking me!……Praying for Betty! I pray that the Dr. gives her a stronger atibiotic or steriod to help heal her. ……………Congrats on the Baby news. Sounds healthy at 6 pounds. These young people seem to have small babies that turn out to be healthy!………We also had a Nephew and wife who had their 3rd baby born two days ago June 10th. A little boy named Aidan Tyler weighing in at 7lbs 9ozs.18 inches long. Hope you have a Blessed and thankful day! ((((((Hugs))))))……….In Christ’s Love…..Monic:heartbeat::love::heartbeat::sunny:

  • Glad for the report. Thank God for some dry days!  Pea Hater and I are struggling through some summer colds and the “blahs” that go with it! This too shall pass. Congratulations on your new little neice. How wonderful!

  • Beautiful post. Hubby has niece named Rylie. She’s almost one. Praying for you all. 

  • :sunny:  Goog morning my sweet friend ! Thanks for your prayer for us ( me ) . Praying for mom Betty.  Hope you have a Wunderful week ! Love you in Christ. Tip

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