The bright blue sky has been transformed to usher in another blanket of beautiful snow!
It is a NEW day, another opportunity to count our many blessings!
The birds are happily singing...
All of their needs are being cared for...
This New Dawn Rose isn't showing her summer best today;
however she is still beautiful!
There are seasons in nature and in life...
and though she isn't at her best today...it is just for a season!
Are you experiencing a season in life and you feel less than your best?
Are times tough and your heart heavy?
When you find yourself in a season of life that has brought more than you hoped for and more than you feel capable to handle...
"Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7
Choose to count your blessings and give thanks for them all...
"I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart." Psalm 86:12
For when we choose to cast our cares on Him,
When we count our blessings,
When we give thanks...
He shows Himself faithful; providing us a new day, new joy and hope for the future...
And even though times are tough, you will want to feel the cool breeze as you run forward with all your heart!
You will again experience the
desire to sing & fluff your feathers...
(maybe just your tail feathers to start, but in time...)
(maybe just your tail feathers to start, but in time...)
Your heart will be lifted as you remember...
Tomorrow is coming ... YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND LOVED!
Blessings to You,
Linking with:
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Southern In My Heart - Inspiration Friday
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Tuesday Garden Party
Aw, Cindy! Your post does my heart good. We have a bird feeder and bath in our backyard, and we also have two Cardinal couples. We call the larger of the couples the old couple, and the smaller the young couple. I love how protective the mails are of the females. They fuss at them if they get too close to the obnoxious bluejay! We are under ice here in Central Alabama. Our girls are out of school (as they were yesterday). We do not have equipment to handle any snow or ice here. I think Birmingham has only one snow plow! Stay warm!
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Ricki Jill
Hello Cindy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog and entering my giveaway, also for putting me in your side bar. I'm glad you found me. Your little bird pictures are adorable and that little puppy oh my!! What is the breed of your dog, oh so adorable.. Thank you again for stopping by. Good luck in the giveaway.
Lorene
The Gilded Cherub
Beautiful and encouraging post Cindy - you captured some very beautiful pictures! Love the one with your dog - almost camoflauged!
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Kathy
Terrific snowy scenes.
ReplyDeleteSydney - City and Suburbs
Ohhhhhhhh - I LOVE cardinals, and miss them so much (we lived in St. Louis for 3 yrs). Just beautiful - and the puppy - SOOOOOOOOOOO cute! Happy White Wednesday
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and up lifting post... I just loved all of your pictures with the snow and those beautiful birds, and that puppy.... OMG soooooo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~~~ Daphne
Cindy, this was truly lovely. Every word and every picture were perfect. Thank you for sharing, and it makes me realize again how much God loves us all. Those birds are just precious, and little snow dog is the cutest thing going!
ReplyDeleteHappy Outdoor Wed to you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Great pics! Lovin' your mosaic and the puppy running through the snow:@)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful word of encouragement and hope.
ReplyDeleteYou have such lovely birds at your feeder, beautiful!
Many Blessings
Rebecca
Beautiful pictures and uplifting words!
ReplyDeleteLove the birds. Such beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing such a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteJocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
What a sweet post and little bit could get lost in that snow if you aren't careful. Have a great one.
ReplyDeleteTHose are fantastic pictures. Really pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! It's so funny that we both posted cardinal photos - they look almost exactly the same! I love taking photos of the yard birds, too. I especially love Ellie Mae's snow pic - so cute!
ReplyDeleteCindy ~ what a beautifully inspiring and comforting post today. I so needed to hear your words of encouragement and read that wonderful scripture. :) Thank you, friend. Thank you.... ♥
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
What a beautiful inspiring post.The cardinals are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI saw a male cardinal just the other day in our yard. I thought they migrated to like Arizona or someplace warm. Surprise!
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Oh Cindy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and inspiring post. You have definitely made my day. Gorgeous pictures.
Blessings,
♥Ana
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful uplifting post! I love the cardinal shots too.
Carolyn
Just beautiful...thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic pics you took of those sweet birds in the snow! great job!
ReplyDeleteWe had 5-6 inches of snow last night and i had to drive thru it since hospitals don't close but at least the roads were good this morning coming home from work!! have a great day!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Cindy, I'm back to say thanks so much for following me, and I'm the little bird you see on your followers list! :-)
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Sheila
Such beautiful photographs! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Rednesday,
Sally
Beautiful photos! I think I need to go put on my coat. LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. ~ Sarah
Morning Cindy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post!! Loved all those delightful birdies in the snow. And you are so right.........our God is sooooooooo incredibly
faithful, and we do have so much to be thankful for!! Thanks for dropping by,
Blessings, Nellie
So, so good to read this today and your photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIs that your puppy?? Too cute!
xo
lynn
Wonderful post Cindy! We were just talking to our son about God knowing the number of hairs on his head (which he thought was pretty funny) and how if He provides for the birds then can't we trust Him to provide and care for us? I need to be reminded of that myself so many times and I appreciate you bringing this truth to life with your gorgeous photos and inspiring words. Thanks so much for sharing it at Inspiration Friday!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
What a beautiful post. Your photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteLoved all the Cardinal shots as they are my favorite bird and I find the Mrs. every bit as gorgeous as the Mr.
Very nice posting! I am a fan of cardinals also and love how you captured them in your images. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour post is beautiful, I love the Cardinals in the snow. They are so pretty. You have some great yardbirds. I enjoyed your photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and lovely photos.
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