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Miracle in the Mud
Velvet jewel growing
Through garden dirt
Pushing up, sunward
Surrounded by that which nourishes
Yet appears as common mud
Drawn by the light
Soon to break forth
In resplendent bloom
Of soft purple petals
Giving joy to beholders
As your fragranced flowery self
Stretches out to worship
Our resurrected Lord
He is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Written reflection on the beauty of the garden flowers that comes out of mud and dirt. Yet that is where they get their nourishment while they are growing towards the Sonlight. The mud doesn't spoil them but gives them s ustenance. And my thoughts went to our Lord, buried away in the tomb, possibly in a muddy hillside. I was thinking about how He burst forth in God's perfect timing, from death into resurrected life.
Jesus paid that price of an awful death on the cross for you and for me. Resurrection Sunday is more than a calendar marked holiday. It is the celebration of the day and the act of incredible love that can set each and every one of us free for eternity. Have you been resurrected into new life? Have you asked for the greatest gift ever given? If not, what better time than today?
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Article submitted Friday, April 09, 2010 & read 28 times.
Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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» left by Teresa (1 year 304 days ago.)
Hi Marijo, I love this! It is beautiful, thank you for sharing. Hugs, TRespond to this comment
» left by Marijo Phelps(199)
Just felt that elbow and sent it to a brother-in-law who is having major surgery on heart Monday - last time he had to go off the med he is off now his heart stopped and he almost didn't revive. I asked him if he had asked forgiveness and for Jesus to be his Lord and Savior - told him there is no greater gift and the freedom is incredible and there is no better day than today...pray with me that he receives and acts upon this? Thanks!
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» left by Jose Condemarin (1 year 301 days ago.)
Marijo,You have a great way to lay things, I like it very much, Jesus is the best example of love.Thanks againRespond to this comment
» left by Marijo Phelps(199)
I really appreciate you and Kim for reading and commenting all the time - blessings! Marijo
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» left by Anne Linington(187)
I really like this beautiful poem Marijo- it sings! It must be about your beloved irises I am guessing.Respond to this comment
» left by Marijo Phelps(199)
I never got notice of this original comment?? Thanks anne for your reading and encouragement!
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» left by Anne Linington(187)We appreciate your comments!
Reviewing this one again Marijo- and loving the line "Your fragranced flowery self"Respond to this comment
» left by Marijo Phelps(199)
thanks Anne -m how are you guys doing? Are you enjoying fall weather? Are you job hunting?
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