..all things bright and beautiful you are..

All things wise and wonderful You are
In my darkest night, You brighten up the skies
A song will rise...

..song of hope by the robbie seay band..

{song of hope}

Ahhh, another song in my getting ready music lineup that I cannot stop singing and dancing to today!

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All things bright and beautiful You are

All things wise and wonderful You are

In my darkest night, You brighten up the skies

A song will rise

I will sing a song of hope

Sing along

God of heaven come down

Heaven come down

Just to know that You are near is enough

God of heaven come down, heaven come down

All things new

I can start again

Creator, God

Calling me Your friend

Sing praise, my soul

To the Maker of the skies

A song will rise

I will sing a song of hope

Sing along

God of heaven come down

Heaven come down

Just to know You and be loved is enough

God of heaven come down, heaven come down

Hallelujah, sing

Hallelujah, sing

Hallelujah, sing

- song lyrics by the robbie seay band;
photo courtesy of only imagine photography

..oh how great, is our god..

Oh words and song upon my HEART this morn, YES, "how great is our God, sing with me how great is our God, and all will see...

...how great, how great is our God"

So I wasn't going to write anything more, but there is something about this photo of these precious triplets that just brings joy to my little heart and just makes me smile. One of the things I love about photos and choosing which ones to use with my posts is that the old adage that is picture is worth a thousand words, for me is so true.

There are so many times a photo captures all I am feeling and trying to express without me even needing to elaborate, this one is no different.

Just love it and something about it made me change the one that had originally come to mind when I decided I had to post this song after getting to worship just now, oh He is so great. Because of Him and His love, comfort, presence, and peace, I am blessed.

Treasured. Loved. Chosen. And Blessed.

Held in the grip of grace.

Yes, You oh God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.
I will worship, yes, I will praise You.

To You alone do I look, O Lord, to You alone do I call.

For You alone are my Jehovah Jireh; my God of great faithfulness.
My God of unfailing, everlasting love.

For this is my comfort in my affliction,
that Your promise alone gives me life.

Savior, who can move the mountains.
My God is mighty to save, mighty to save.

So, I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes... to You.

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Age to age He stands / And time is in His hands / Beginning and the end

The Godhead Three in One / Father Spirit Son / The Lion and the Lamb

How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God
Name above all names
Worthy of our praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God

:: lyrics by chris tomlin;
photo courtesy of only imagine photography

{ now remain in my love }

 

Now remain in my love.

:: John 15:9

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A sampling of some of my most recent photographers whose work I have fallen in love with and while this post began with the verse and simply ONE picture, there were so many others I could not choose between that speak more than any words I could try to muster up here... images that capture the beauty of love this side of Heaven. Crazy to believe, it is true, as good as it is, it is but a SHADOW of a love that is so much greater. Of the One who tenderly speaks to my heart and whispers, "Now remain, my sweet child, in my love..." Where I can find peace. Life again. Rest. My refuge and my strength; where I can hide there safe in the shelter of Your wings.

 

- Photos courtesy of Prokopets Studio; Only Imagine Photography; Lynsey Tedesco Photography