I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Psalm 130:5
I’m not a big fan of waiting. This past week I had to exercise a lot of patience as I waited in line for hours to receive a service. As many would do, I turned to my trusty Kindle app to help me survive the madness (at least that’s what it felt like after the first hour). Luckily, I keep a handful of books on my Kindle for this very purpose.
I scrolled to one that I got some months ago and started reading just to pass the time.
Turns out it was just what I needed during that seemingly unbearable waiting period.
Sarah’s Garden
As I read Sarah’s Garden, I couldn’t help but notice the parallels between Sarah’s story and our own. The challenges that we go through in life are very similar to Sarah’s. Just like Sarah we also encounter villains and bandits. All sorts of things crop up to steal our joy. We are often well-intentioned but sometimes at a loss as to how to rise above the fray.
It takes courage, a lending hand (or two) and grace to free us from the weeds that so easily entangle us.
And just like Sarah we have hope.
Tweet ThisWe don’t have to stay entangled by weeds or bogged down in mud. The bible teaches us that God wants all of his children to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:3 – 4)
Christmas is as good a time as any to get to know this truth that we hear about. I encourage you to spend some time in the Bible this holiday season. Get to know the baby who came down to us and the Prince of Peace who is coming back. He is mighty to save! (And yes, he can even save you from a maddening 2-hour wait! I’m living proof.) 🙂
In the meantime, I think you’d enjoy Sarah’s Garden as much as I did. To read more about the story or to purchase a copy of your own, click on the links* below.
Sarah’s Garden
Sarah’s Garden
And by the way, Deb Wolf, the author of Sarah’s Garden also writes weekly at her blog Counting My Blessings. I know she’d love for you to visit. And while you’re there, please tell her I said hi!
About Sparkle Moments
Here at Sparkle Moments I enjoy sharing little glimpses of sparkle with you. This is where I reflect on my week and remember how awesome our God is. Consider this your weekend inspiration — that jumping off point that encourages you to enjoy a weekend that sparkles!
What is a Sparkle Moment?
- Living in the Caribbean, I am fortunate to be surrounded by amazing beauty. I get to see beautiful sunsets, bright blue skies, sparkling blue waters, and white sandy beaches, almost everyday. Enjoying God’s creation is pure SPARKLE, no matter what part of the world you live in.
- Every now and again there are those little everyday moments when something special happens. A butterfly pauses long enough for the camera shutter, a little girl dances in the rain, someone says a kind word that lifts your spirits…ahhh…SPARKLE!
- On the flip side, we have some days when there’s no sun, no shine. It’s a plain and gloomy day until we create our own sparkle. Sometimes a pick-me-up is what we need! When we choose to add our own beauty, those moments can SPARKLE too.
Sparkle Moments come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing’s for sure, they make our hearts sing!
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I’d love to hear about a moment that sparkled for you this week. Why not share your own Sparkle Moment in the comments below? Or tweet about your Sparkle Moment using the hashtag #SparkleMoment. Don’t forget to tag me @spreadtheshine so that I can follow along.
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I have been enjoying spending time here at your blog. You are a woman with a full and beautiful heart. I look forward to reading more. Thank you!
Oh Anne, what a very sweet thing to say. You just made my day! 🙂 Thank you.
So thankful you were able to get your comments working so I can thank you one more time for this beautiful bless my socks off post. What a wonderful surprise. I am so thankful Sarah’s Garden blessed you. The illustrations were drawn by a twelve-year-old friend of mine. I love that her drawings become an inspirations to other young artists. Blessed Christmas to you my friend!
It sure did bless me, Deb and I’m glad I could bless you in return. I love the illustrations and hope you will pass on my thanks to Rebecca as well.
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a bright New Year.
What a lovely sparkle moment! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you liked it, Naija. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a lovely Christmas holiday!
So sweet! I’m going to have to check out Deb’s book! Love you, Marva! And see … you must have gotten your comments working! 😉
So glad I got the comments back up to find your kind words, Dianne. Yes, Deb’s book is a real treasure and I think you’ll like it.
I love you too, my friend. Wishing you peace and blessings for the holidays!
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