God’s Thoughts to Me
See, I have written your name on the palms of my Hands (Isaiah 49:16, NLT).
He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love He will calm your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs (Zephaniah 3:17b, NLT).
Love Letters In Sandy Soil
Long, long ago, before the birth of time, You were the Author of Creation when the intensity of Your Love exploded into the story of man.
Breathless with desire, you created a crown for your glory … the ones to enjoy your love forever … the ones who refused the fruit of your Passion.
Yet, still, you write love stories at the break of each day with the rays of sunlight to woo your lost ones home. You splash your words with the colorful mercies in the promises of rainbows.
You caress us with beautiful birdsong and the fragrance of your compassion is captured in the petals of delicate flowers.
You heal the bended reeds with the fresh early morning dew drops of your grace.
Every faintly flickering firefly shines brightly with new life and the glory of your gladness after you have touched them with the brilliance of your smile.
You are the Author of a the love letter once written in the quicksand of the world when I was naked and soiled in the eyes of the monster called Self-Righteousness.
You bent down to where I was lying in the dirty soil of despair, petrified and shivering with fear as rocks and stones of cruel words were killing me slowly.
Your gentle heart touched my fragility and filth and transformed my sin soiled rags into the beautiful gown of Your Righteousness. You crowned me with the crown of your glory.
You gathered me into your Embrace and wrote a new song in the dusty soil of my brokenness … a special song where I am yours … the most beautiful of all … a song where you are my Beloved.
Much love and sweet blessings xx
Mia
Linking -up with Lisa-Jo and the ladies at my Tea Time and Link-Up page
His Loving Embrace 
The gift and beauty of creation is beautifully portrayed as one of the Lord’s love languages to us here in your post. I love the dew drops of grace and His glory in the light of the fireflies. Such a beautiful sensory post depicting His lavish love upon us!
Dear Rachael
When we read God’s Word it never cease to amaze what a great storyteller He is. He uses sparrows, the seas, rocks, etc. to weave His great love story of Jesus and His redemption!
Blessings XX
Mia
I love how he “bends down” to us in our condition. Another lovely post with amazing word pictures.
Dear David
Yes, religion always try to build structures to reach Him, but that in not possible. Jesus always bends down to our level to love and honor us!
Blessings XX
Mia
I pray to always stay amazed that He reached down and gave me life, and hope, and joy, and salvation, and… the list goes on. Thanks, Mia, for painting word pictures that bring to life all that He is, and continues to be, for each of us.
Dear Allison
Oh yes, my friend; that list goes on and on and on. Words are such a small gift from His hands that we can use to bring Him glory.
Blessings XX
Mia
Thank you for posting and writing. Beautiful. Your words sang to my heart. Visiting from Imperfect Prose
Dear Kris
Thanks for allowing my words to be a song to you. It makes me feel so humble and small.
Blessings XX
Mia
I DIDN’T KNOW THAT YOU LINKED UP W/ KATE (teachingwhatisgood.com) she’s my mentor! we live i the same town!! 🙂 woohoo i’m so glad we know the same people!!
Hi Shannon
This is great to hear! Yes, we actually live in a small blogging world.
Much love
The word pictures you painted for us today, Mia, were quite inspiring and stirring for me. During my quiet time today I was thinking on these things–God’s great and marvelous love for me even though I don’t deserve it. How does He do it, Mia? He’s such an amazing God. I love Him so very much. And I love your heart here too, my friend. You are one of the sweetest bloggy friends I’ve got out there! Keep on sharing your heart in inspiring ways!
Dear Beth
Thank you for being so kind, my friend! We have no idea of the greatness of our Pappa’s love when we think on human terms. But one day when we see Him face to face so many of our questions will be answered! I am so grateful that He acts out of His character and that His love for us does not depend on our “performance” in the least.
Blessings XX
Mia
“You gathered me into your Embrace and wrote a new song in the dusty soil of my brokenness … a special song where I am yours … the most beautiful of all … a song where you are my Beloved.” Yes, this…such beautiful words, friend. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. 🙂
Dear Mel
It amazes me how each one of us is the most beautiful of all in our Lord Jesus’ eyes. His ways is so far above and beyond what we can fathom.
Blessings XX
Mia
This is absolutely beautiful.
Hi Tracey
Thank you so much! You encourage me.
Blessings XX
Mia
Such poetic prose. You are a weaver of words. I love your thoughts because they touch me to the core. Thanks for sharing at Just Write. I also write for Five Minute Friday. 🙂 I love this especially : You were the Author of Creation when the intensity of Your Love exploded into the story of man.
Dear Mary
We often forget that God does not see us as nuisances, but as the ones He created for His glory and He wants us to enjoy Him forever.
Blessings XX
Mia
Dear Mia,
So glad He wrote your story and made it beautiful over time…hugs to you 🙂
Dear Dolly
Our Pappa has promised us that the good work He has started in us, He will finish. I am so glad that it is Him doing all the doing and we only need to rest and abide in the Vine.
Blessings XX
Mia
Very poignant writing. Thanks for linking to Sunday Stillness.
Blessings,
Janis http://www.janiscox.com
Hi Janis
Thank you for your visit and encouraging words. Your linky is such a welcoming place!
Blessings XX
Mia
This is very well put together and endearing!
Thank you for linking to Super Sunday Sync.
Hi Rosey
Thanks! This was my first time linking-up at your place. You are a gracious hostess.
Blessings XX
Mia
The two verses with which you began are two of my very favorites. I so appreciate how you speak of God’s love that initiated all of creation and speaks so very individually to each of us through his creation. Bless you, friend.
Dear Ashley
We sometimes forget how our Pappa has created our individuality and He honors each one of our unique personalities. We are definitely not objects on a conveyer belt to Him.
Blessings XX
Mia
As usual, you are a real heart toucher, heart feeder. And the words and photos and sharing make me smile every time. [Sure would love to visit you in YOUR part of Africa, BTW. I’m an “African” in my heart, if nothing else.]
And thank you for your sweet, encouraging comments on my posts. I truly try to plant the seed of God in hearts around the world. That’s one of my God-jobs.
Bless you…
Dear Joanne
Oh, I know you have succeeded in planting many seeds in the heart of the people of Africa by being an instrument of love in our Pappa’s hand. You truly have an African heart. This I know.
Blessings XX
Mia
Beautiful images drawn by your words. I like the pictures too–especially the bent reed, dew drops and baby. God cares about our wounds–a bent reed he will not break.
Dear Carol
That verse where God tells us that a bended reed He will not break and a flickering flame He will not quench, has always encouraged me tremendously!
Blessings XX
Mia
God writes the best stories, doesn’t He? 🙂
Hi Lyli
He surely does, my friend; He surely does.
Blessings xx
Beautiful! Love the picture of the tiny baby and the giant grass – what a fun illusion! Very encouraging, thank you for posting!
Dear DaLynn
Oh, that little one also stole my heart!
Blessings XX
Mia
His beautiful love story is new every morning, and I am grateful that I am part of the plot!
GOD BLESS!
Dear Sharon
I cannot agree more! What a joy to be part of the most beautiful love story of all eternity.
Blessings XX
Mia
Blessings to you, Mia!
Thanks Marty, love and blessings back to you!
Love to you XX
Mia
Oh this, “You gathered me into your Embrace and wrote a new song in the dusty soil of my brokenness … a special song where I am yours … the most beautiful of all … a song where you are my Beloved.” Thank you!
Dear Barbie
Our Lord is very good at drawing beautiful pictures with the ashes of our lives and He allows us only to draw His strength out of our weakness!
Blessings XX
Mia
A beautiful post with whimsical images to enhance the lovingly written words. See, you encouraged me to try to include a few adjectives and an adverb. 🙂
Thanks for linking on Amanda’s Books and More! I’ve liked your post with our WordPress account: Light and Life Bible Ministries.
I think adverbs and adjectives are like salt and pepper giving such a rich taste to food; or in our case, words. Thanks for hosting us, dear friend.
Blessings XX
Mia
this is beautiful
we are at centre of His story when He is the centre of ours
what a wonderful circle, isn’t it?
Oh, I have never thought of this; He being the centre of our lives and us being the centre of His heart! Thanks….! You bless me.
Much love XX
Mia
Powerful and healing words. Much need today, thank you!
Hi Carrie
I am glad that our Healer touched your heart through these words.
Blessings XX
Mia
“You are the Author of a the love letter once written in the quicksand of the world when I was naked and soiled in the eyes of the monster called Self-Righteousness.”
Why I don’t visit you more often I don’t know! (Sorry about that btw!) but I will remind myself to come at least every Friday. You bless me love.
Amazing words dear!
Dear Shannon
Oh, your encouraging words means so much to me, thank you. It is good for us to always remember that there is nothing we can do that can count as our own righteousness.
Blessings XX
Mia
You captured the wonder and beauty of our Father’s endless love and striving for His creation. The broken are blinded by the wonder of the gift to us of our physical senses. What a privilege to be able to “see” His truth. Awesome, Mia.
Dear Floyd
This is so true. We cannot see until our Pappa opens our spiritual eyes and reveal His glory and love to each heart personally. This is such a privilege.
Blessings XX
Mia
Ah … He truly is the Master Story Writer, my friend …
Dear Linda
I firmly believe that He is the creator of everything; even our talents!
Blessings XX
Mia
It is amazing, isn’t it, all the places He tucks loves letters to each of us individually!
Yes, dear friend, when we look around us every day and stop rushing for a while we will see many, many bushes burning with His glory!
Blessings XX
Mia
The verse from Isaiah that I my name is written on His palms has always been so special to me.
Hi Elizabeth
I agree, dear one. Knowing that when He looks at the scars in His hands makes Him see our names is such a great comfort.
Blessings XX
Mia
I’m so grateful to be part of God’s awesome story!
Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.
Blessings
Mel from Essential Thing Devotions
Dear Mel
Thank you for being such a gracious hostess every Friday at your place. Yes, what a joy to be part of this great story of Jesus life.
Blessings XX
Mia
You are such a gifted writer my friend. I love this. ❤
Hi Micey
Thanks dear friend. We know who is the Giver of all good gifts.
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, this may be my favorite of all my favorites from all the words I’ve read of yours. So touching, I can’t even explain how deeply this moved in my heart. How can we not be eternally grateful for the love stories He writes for us every single day. And I’m thankful for the life He’s given you, and that you’ve chosen to honor Him so beautifully here through your gift of writing. Beautiful, Mia. Blessings to you!
Dear Tanya
Our Pappa has such a way of encouraging us through your beautiful heart. Thank you. There is times when I read your posts that your sense of humor always puts a smile in my heart!
Blessings XX
Mia
“wrote a new song in the dust of my brokenness” …this touched me so…I’m taking it with me.
thank you, Mia! What grace…
Dear Nikki
I am glad this encouraged you. He truly brings beauty out of our ashes!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia –
Your worlds are so beautiful! I pray that I never get in to big of a hurry with life that I forget His is the one writing my story and the stories of those around me.
Dear Amy
Yes, my friend, let us always remember that He is the One that holds everything together with His power as He writes beautiful stories in our hearts.
Blessings XX
Mia
“Long, long ago, before the birth of time, You were the Author of creation when the intensity of Your Love exploded into the story of man.” Dear Mia, you weave a spell of mystery and awe – like a beautiful fairytale – but so real and so needed and so present. Thank you for sharing this special, spiritual side of God’s story, born from the womb of your very personal relationship with your Poppa. It is a gift. Love and hugs, Janet
Dear Janet
What makes our Pappa so very special is the fact that He gives all of Himself to all His children as if each one is His one and only. He doesn’t need to divide Himself so each one can have a piece!
Blessings XX
Mia
I was just our earlier beholding the fresh light of his new love story for this day. Beautifully written Mia.
Yes, dear Wanda, every new morning is a new gift of love from our Pappa’s hand, filled with new mercies and boundless grace!
Much love XX
Mia
“You splash the words with the colorful mercies of rainbows.” Beautiful poetry, Mia
Dear Eileen
Oh, our Lord’s creation has no problem in proclaiming His glory and singing His praises every day!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia –
This was beautiful! May we remember that He is the Author of the Words of life. And He writes them on our hearts as well. So grateful to read this today!
Blessings,
Joanne
Dear Joanne
Yes, my friend, our lives in Jesus is His story and His alone. All we can do is to allow Him to be the Author.
Blessings XX
Mia