Turn Around

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Heidi Viars

October 6, 2014

I poured out all my fears today,
Along the path I walked.
My Savior listened as I prayed
He heard me as I talked.

His quiet, gentle Spirit said,
“Child, You must turn around,
Look up and lift your wearied head
From troubles on the ground.

For there in looking on the way,
Which lies behind your feet
You see my Light was here to stay –
Now trust and follow me.

I never ever leave your side,
Though dark it may appear.
The Light of Christ with you abides.
My peace and comfort’s near.”

Psalm 139:7
Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
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(Poem and Pictures, Heidi Viars, 2014)

23 responses to “Turn Around”

Nancy Ruegg

October 14, 2014

What precious reminders in your poem and uplifting inspiration in your photos, Heidi. You ministered sweet comfort to my heart.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 14, 2014
  
  May the great Comforter help you walk through these days and may His peace that passes all understanding be yours. May that which you poured out over others’ lives, namely Holy Spirit encouragement, be lavished all over your days. Much love to you, dear Nancy!
  
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Wendy Macdonald

October 12, 2014

Heidi, thank you for the beautiful reminder to focus on His Light rather than the darkness around us. Looking up is always the best choice we can make.

Blessings ~ Wendy ❀

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 14, 2014
  
  May you find His Light a constant companion on your path 🙂 Much love to you, Wendy~
  
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deborah ann

October 8, 2014

Amen, Praise the Lord and Halleluiah sister . . . may we all have this conversation with our Savior! I love you Heidi 🙂

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 8, 2014
  
  I took the picture in the morning on my walk as I turned around. When I came home the Lord gave me the words. You know that He walks with us in the fire and through the rough places. His light does not dim nor does He EVER leave us. He holds us through these valleys … I know you know this, dearest sister! I love you, too, Deborah!
  
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Debbie

October 7, 2014

What a blessing all of this is! Praying to keep my eyes lifted and on Him and not on the troubles on the ground! God bless you, Heidi!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 8, 2014
  
  There are indeed many troubles on the ground, dearest Debbie, but they are all under His feet 🙂 Yes, let’s pray we stay at His feet and keep looking up at Him! Bless you today!
  
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heavenlyraindrops

October 6, 2014

Stunningly beautiful words and photos, especially that bottom one!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 7, 2014
  
  I took it yesterday morning, after God gave me a miraculous peace in my heart, a deep knowing about His sovereign control over my life. Thanks for reading and commenting! Blessings to you, Sue
  
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  1. heavenlyraindrops
    
    October 7, 2014
    
    😊
    
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acquelinewhyte51

October 6, 2014

Amen to this poem! And the pictures are absolutely beautiful! God bless you for tuning in to Him!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 7, 2014
  
  His kindness is overwhelming … He is with us, even when we can’t see. Blessings to you. Thanks for stopping by
  
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Ponder

October 6, 2014

Yes, there’s no where we can wander that we’re out of His sight or fast strong hand! Oh how He loves us! Great poem, Sister.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 7, 2014
  
  Thanks so much for your kind comment! Yes, Oh, how He loves us. (hearing Crowder singing it now 🙂 )
  
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Andy Oldham

October 6, 2014

WoW! This is so beautiful and the photo goes perfect with it. You are quite the poet!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 7, 2014
  
  thank you, Andy, for stopping in and reading. God is the artist. All I do is push a button on a camera 🙂 Thanks for your kind words!
  
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Yoshiko

October 6, 2014

Thanks for the reminder. This really comforts my heart.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 7, 2014
  
  He is our Comfort …even when we can’t see that He is with us. He never leaves nor forsakes us!!!
  
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Hammond Coates

October 6, 2014

Nice wording and great thought!

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 7, 2014
  
  thank you, Hammond, for reading and commenting. Blessings to you!
  
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shadowlilies

October 6, 2014

So beautiful. I had a time like this once and Jesus gave me a song…

Here’s the chorus…

Come be with Me…My arms enfold you
Come rest your weary head upon My shoulder
Consider all the lilies of the field
And lay down your life into My care yield.

🙂

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  October 7, 2014
  
  What beautiful words the Lord gave you. What a blessing you shared them. We can truly rest in Him. His heart toward us is good all the time in Jesus.
  
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