tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post5817406136954322037..comments2023-05-02T05:40:29.838-07:00Comments on AscendingTheHills: Awed AdorationJessica Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-10859715187984603092011-05-23T07:06:31.704-07:002011-05-23T07:06:31.704-07:00Gina..thank you...you just filled my mind with som...Gina..thank you...you just filled my mind with some beautiful images as I imagined such a sunset, colors tenderly playing on water's rippling surface. Everything is continually changing, from one glorious manifestation of God's glory to another...you're right...what a marvelous display and reminder of God's continual presence He gives us! Thank you so much for stopping by..you blessed my morning :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-79631865640686307802011-05-23T07:04:00.660-07:002011-05-23T07:04:00.660-07:00Rachel..thank you :) I love when you stop by. Wow,...Rachel..thank you :) I love when you stop by. Wow, I'd love to put a devotional book together, that's an idea! Wouldn't know how to publish it, but a good idea nonetheless! :) ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-24348422713597050492011-05-23T06:57:49.864-07:002011-05-23T06:57:49.864-07:00Sitting on the front porch of my Mom and Dad's...Sitting on the front porch of my Mom and Dad's log cabin on Lake Bruin as the sun sets. What still brings me into reverent awe are the memories of such brilliant colors reflected in the still lake waters. How magnificent that He has never created the same glory twice. Each day's end is different and spectacular. How marvelous that He takes such care to end each day with such a show. Beauty and magnificence, tenderness and mercy, these things declare His presence.Refreshment in Refugehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109290647409291383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-35675696428435773082011-05-23T06:04:16.817-07:002011-05-23T06:04:16.817-07:00Jeff...some good thoughts! May you find some time ...Jeff...some good thoughts! May you find some time in nature soon and find yourself surrounded by His love! Thanks so much for stopping by :) ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-52582764018371195492011-05-22T19:28:41.793-07:002011-05-22T19:28:41.793-07:00Thanks for always making me think. You are talent...Thanks for always making me think. You are talented and should be putting together a devotional book for publication. xoxoRachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-20799074757901863042011-05-22T16:03:59.904-07:002011-05-22T16:03:59.904-07:00What a reminder for me to get out of my cooped-up ...What a reminder for me to get out of my cooped-up home & see the beauty God created. That it's so warm & pleasing to the eye shows me His love.Jeff Schickehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16651105412413870042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-51746278199757135402011-05-22T13:47:50.816-07:002011-05-22T13:47:50.816-07:00Melissa, I have always loved reading about St. Fra...Melissa, I have always loved reading about St. Francis, thank you for sharing that :) I love your beautiful passion towards God and am glad you enjoyed the article...thank you :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-22754192655546743542011-05-22T13:45:16.356-07:002011-05-22T13:45:16.356-07:00May God Bless you too, Self. Thanks for stopping b...May God Bless you too, Self. Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you enjoyed the blog, hope you come back again sometime soon :) ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-48176443435007541812011-05-22T07:16:56.864-07:002011-05-22T07:16:56.864-07:00I read through the St. Bonaventure's Major Leg...I read through the St. Bonaventure's Major Legend Ch.8,#6 on St. Francis:<br /><br />"From a reflection on the primary source of all things,<br />filled with even more abundant piety,<br />he would call creatures,<br />no matter how small,<br />by the name of "brother" or "sister,"<br />because he knew they shared with him the same beginning..."<br /><br />although the whole passage spoke of St. Francis love of animals... he did call everything his "brother" and "sister"... <br /><br />http://www.appleseeds.org/canticle.htm<br /><br />God's creation---in its perfection and beauty is God's manifestation of love...<br /><br />I have yet to experience this awe all over again... to stay more in God's presence in whatever place He puts me... I am very grateful to God that he placed you in such a beautiful garden... and bore 'Montana':)...keep inspiring people with your experiences... loved it Jessica ;)...thank you for sharing...Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-86693978807712039382011-05-22T06:45:49.516-07:002011-05-22T06:45:49.516-07:00God bless you Chris, beautiful blog. Greetings of ...God bless you Chris, beautiful blog. Greetings of Carlos from Brazil and many thanks for sharing with us.Damiaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06727288506253287421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-49727079455807376582011-05-22T05:33:41.112-07:002011-05-22T05:33:41.112-07:00Thank you Chris, headed to church shortly but when...Thank you Chris, headed to church shortly but when I come back I'm going to make a point in reading your blog post! I always enjoy stopping by there, you are full of insights and inspiriation. Thank you for sharing your moments...I remember the places that you speak of...those places are surely to be treasured :)<br />Thank you so much for stopping by :) ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-39328146288043128842011-05-22T05:29:30.620-07:002011-05-22T05:29:30.620-07:00I turned to my husband, whispering, "If someo...I turned to my husband, whispering, "If someone doesn't believe in God, they just need to come here."<br /><br />LOVE LOVE LOVE the line, Jessica!<br /><br />What has made you stand in awed adoration of our great God?<br />--Being in my "secret" places in Lisbon, Connecticut. When I was growing up, as I wrote in a previous comment, Jessica, I found two places close to where I lived where I'd go to meditate. They were quiet places. I ALWAYS knew I'd be alone and I could drift off to wherever I needed to go.<br /><br />--The other instance of my awe is whenever and wherever I am when I'm w/my best friend. It doesn't matter what we're doing, I completely see God's work in my life when I'm w/my friend. I still find it amazing that we all find each other at all.<br /><br />I wrote a blog post about this in October called:<br />Life's Questions here:<br />http://cjpwisdomandlife.com/2010/10/12/lifes-questions/<br /><br />Be Happy! Be Well! Be Positive!<br />Blessings to you.<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-15619248680745913692011-05-22T04:44:49.530-07:002011-05-22T04:44:49.530-07:00SJ, I'm so glad you enjoyed the post. Thank yo...SJ, I'm so glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for stopping by, I always love when you do :) And someday when heart is fertile and moment is right, you will experience such a moment! I have no doubt about that :) ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-30090016862456441252011-05-22T04:43:10.303-07:002011-05-22T04:43:10.303-07:00David, what a powerful moment of experiencing God ...David, what a powerful moment of experiencing God through creation, the revelation of His presence, His glory, His love in the place you were in Ireland. That's one place I've always wanted to go, perhaps someday :) Thank you so much for sharing :) ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-24550013038652877232011-05-22T04:41:41.474-07:002011-05-22T04:41:41.474-07:00TC...that's so true...God is an amazing artist...TC...that's so true...God is an amazing artist of all...inspiring man to create, to imagine, to draw hope through the power of His love.<br /><br />That place by the coast, sounds beautiful! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm enjoying your blog :)<br />~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-73356531813766209942011-05-22T04:37:33.081-07:002011-05-22T04:37:33.081-07:00Savira, thanks for stopping by...nature is indeed ...Savira, thanks for stopping by...nature is indeed amazing :) ~blessingsJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-49248701022136040902011-05-22T04:36:54.843-07:002011-05-22T04:36:54.843-07:00Debra, thank you so much for sharing your experien...Debra, thank you so much for sharing your experiences of awed adoration. I can relate to what you wrote-that there are places that just seem especially attuned to singing out God's praises, reverberating his glory to all who has hearts whose eyes are open and can see-and in those places it makes it less hard to see, the glory of God that abounds all around. Thank you for stopping by, I always love hearing your insights and experiences. ~blessings sisterJessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-80627885861987506772011-05-22T03:32:22.694-07:002011-05-22T03:32:22.694-07:00Wonderfully written, it's like being there wit...Wonderfully written, it's like being there with you x I don't have an awed adoration right now, but one day I willPapercut Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464641582104501391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-44944583554103329522011-05-22T02:23:09.843-07:002011-05-22T02:23:09.843-07:00About 15 years ago I went upon my dream vacation t...About 15 years ago I went upon my dream vacation to Ireland and while driving amidst the stunning Irish countryside, I had to pull over as tears of wonderment filled my eyes. The scenery was so breathtaking that it choked me up, it could only come from the divine touch of God. It made me think that if earth is this lovely then how amazing will heaven be??Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410839514624429792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-15213309547699903102011-05-22T00:26:44.041-07:002011-05-22T00:26:44.041-07:00We have so many beautiful areas to discover where ...We have so many beautiful areas to discover where I live in England. A favourite area of mine is by the coast, where there is a steep climb through wild flowers with the coast raging against the rocks. I have often said to my family if I was cremated, that's where I would want my ashes scattered! <br /><br />I posted a nature inspired blog the other day, check it out at http://talkingchristian.blogspot.com/2011 <br /><br />Ever Faithful Seasons.<br /><br />God is an amazing artist!Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716340789752389623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-34952635364480656652011-05-21T23:08:36.625-07:002011-05-21T23:08:36.625-07:00Descriptive.... I can imagine and see it so vividl...Descriptive.... I can imagine and see it so vividly...... Nature in its full glory is to be admired and taken in and to be loved by all.Savira Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463773284421101573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-8270346127291134862011-05-21T23:02:37.770-07:002011-05-21T23:02:37.770-07:00First of all, I enjoyed your moment of awed adorat...First of all, I enjoyed your moment of awed adoration Jessica, the rolling meadows of Montana… wildflowers… mountains. You paint a vivid and beautiful picture of the glories surrounding you. <br />I’ve had a few such moments of wonder: while visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; while walking on the beach and watching waves crash on shore. But the most awe-filled moment for me was when we drove onto the grounds of Aqueduct Conference Center in Chapel Hill. As we journeyed up the narrow path and through those woods I sensed we were traveling on Holy Ground. This was truly a place set apart, sanctified territory, and a place where I was able to commune with God like nowhere else on earth. A transformational terrain.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-29789048497989163682011-05-21T21:34:47.773-07:002011-05-21T21:34:47.773-07:00Wow, I bet the skies get amazing during those stor...Wow, I bet the skies get amazing during those storms. I can almost hear the resounding thunder as lightening slashes the sky. Thanks for stopping by and sharing :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583035984896584839.post-5334399474669963932011-05-21T21:08:07.508-07:002011-05-21T21:08:07.508-07:00Hi Jessica -
I don't believe I've ever se...Hi Jessica -<br /><br />I don't believe I've ever seen a meadow of wildflowers with my own eyes before. It sounds that you were touched and inspired; moved to the max. I love the sense of joy I feel during those spiritual moments when I am moved by nature. It's happened to me often as severe storm clouds pound us from the western open prairie to the far west of Chicago-land. I live where 3 major air currents meet and create unbelievable images in the sky. I love you post as usual. :)bjbohlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914100613962548323noreply@blogger.com