Psalm 5:11 (King James Version) 11But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Sunday Blessings dear friends, What a glorious day to be alive and to worship the King of Kings. Today I am so thankful for those friendships that have been formed through our bloggy world; something I think so many of us were surprised at the depth of relationships and the bonds that form without ever seeing someone face to face. Actually, I think getting to know someone heart to heart is better still, so today's post is dedicated to one very special friend whom I've come to know and love. Her blog is http://alleluiabelle.blogspot.com/ and Alleluiabelle is an incredible woman of God with such a deep faith that inspires many including me. I'd love to say I've been reading her for years but that wouldn't be true, but in the time I've followed her I've come to see a deep faith as she walks through the fire. I feel a deep kinship with Alle and so yesterday when she wrote a comment about never having been to the ocean before, it moved my heart. She asked that I twirl in the sand with outstretched arms in worship and I truly couldn't wait to do this little thing for her. I thought that seeing a visible reminder might uplift and encourage her this day....so this is what I did. Today I plan to get out and again spend time before our King lifting holy hands to heaven but yesterday I just wanted some photos for her.
As I threw the sand in the air Alle, I prayed that each grain of sand would represent the weight on your shoulders right now, the trials you are walking though and they would just be lifted off of you. I wish you could be here with me, what fun we'd have and the time together before the Lord would be incredible; but know that many and I mean many, are lifting you and yours up today before our King.
On a side note my friends, it is still winter at home and I had no idea that my Capri's, that were so fashionable several years ago, would look so out of date this year~especially when you had a bit more fluff than you should so I won't be wearing these again. Have a blessed day dear ones. Hugs, Noreen
Oh thank you sooooo much sweet sweet friend. I just love you!!
ReplyDeleteYes Yes Yes that is what I've wanted. You let me vibrantly experience praising our Lord with you in your pictures, on the beach, beside the ocean in Hawaii...what absolutely divine and beautiful pictures...{{{BIG BIG HUGS}}}
I am blessed beyond measure today my precious precious sister. Thank you!
Thank you Lord for such a beautiful day. Thank you for blessing me with such beautiful friends through YOU...all who love you with hearts bursting forth with praise and worship for you. Thank you Lord for the gift of life...for such beautiful majestic scenes here on this earth that you created for all to see and you let me see such beauty today. Thank you Lord for this precious sister and I ask that you bless her, her family and her friends beyond measure as they continue on their journey in Hawaii and for the rest of the lives.
All praise, honor and glory are yours Almighty Father forever and ever more.
My smile is so big, so wide and my heart so full of love right now for all. Thank you sweet Noreen! You made my Sunday even more complete!!
Love you so much,
Alleluiabelle
I have just started following Alle...what a beautiful tribute and pictures for her! You are a very sweet and thoughtful friend....
ReplyDeleteI have followed her for some time. What a sweet post!
ReplyDeletebeautiful post Noreen
ReplyDeleteFluff
what fluff?
You look fine in Capri's
Wish I would feel warm enough to wear them here (o:
Truthfully I have more fluff than I need...that I had last summer...hello walking and eating better.
How hard it must have been to go without sugar on vacation...how did you do?
I am sure your friend loved the post andt the praise in the sand you did for her (o:
Noreen,
ReplyDeleteYou are too cute! I read Alle's comments yesterday or whenever it was, and I don't read all that many comments either. That was such a sweet thing to do, and you look great in your capris, I didn't see any fluff anywhere!!
Glad you are having such a good time,
and I hope it encouraged Alle, and from her comment I think it did.
Blessings Galore sweet friend,
Nellie
Beautiful, just beautiful. Heather
ReplyDeleteHow precious!
ReplyDeleteI share your worshipper's heart Noreen and will pray for Alle.
You please our LORD with arms uplifted to His Majesty and Grace.
Love always,
Jess
What a wonderful thing to do. I too have been following Alle for a while now and know just what you mean. Her heart and spirit for the Lord IS truly inspirational. I am soo happy you did this for her, and that she was blessed. HUGS
ReplyDeleteDear Noreen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and wonderful thing to do. You are a precious friend. God bless you...
Praise the Lord....How sweet of you Noreen! That is just like you , tendered-hearted. Awesome pics of Praise!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ella
ummmm.... you look just fine! Maybe a bit like Aunt Dee in the 2nd picture hahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha (don't you just LOVE me?!?!) but you look just fine all the same.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be home soon! Love ya!
Noreen, what a wonderful thing you did for Alle. Pooh, it made tears come to my eyes and it's so hard to read when teary! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThat was just beautiful! The tribute to alle was just perfect! I could just feel that sand, and I know she can too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a neat thought!
Sonja
WONDERFUL!!!!! What a blessing!!!
ReplyDeleteWylie
Alle sent me.... What a blessing you have been to her with this Big gesture before the Lord!! may we all find our place in that same kind of VICTORY dance before the LORD!! Yes YES!! may all those grains of sand fall where they may -never to burden our Alle again. In the precious name of JESUS, Amen!
ReplyDeleteAwesome gift Norreen
God bless your thoughtful heart!
Patrina <")>><
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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! What a great friend indeed.
ReplyDeleteI had opened a second blog last week specifically with the idea of having a refreshing oceanfront beach house. When Alle commented that she had never been to the ocean, I wished I could take it right to her. What you've done here is perfectly beautiful. How blessed she is to have a friend like you.
I am so glad I stopped by.
It is just like you, dear friend, to do such a lovely thing! And you look absolutely wonderful, gal!! No LIE!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful prayer for Alle...she is certainly blessed to call you friend, as am I!! May it be so...in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.
Love you lots!!
Beck