While walking through the morning fields,
My heart is drawn to this strange place
A place where all my worries yield
Where troubles bend to stunning grace.

While my concerns and fears remain,
While not one single trouble leaves,
I hear, “Child, nothing is in vain!”
And there I sense Him in my grief.

While circumstances all still rage,
Therein this place I know for sure
That not alone my fears I face
And that His presence is my cure.


“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you,
you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5
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“Lord, Your presence is my good.
Teach my heart, through the power of the Holy Spirit,
to crave You more than the comforts of my life.”

   (Pictures and poetry, Heidi Viars 2018)

19 responses to “A Strange Place”

  1. melodylowes Avatar

    I love that second shot, where the petals are blurred in the foreground. Nice pic. I am sorry that you grieve in whatever circumstances you find yourself in, but I know that your faith will draw you to solid ground! I also know that pain draws us on a fast track to God’s heart. And that in the end is a great place to be…

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  2. Terri Nida Avatar

    Beautiful.

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      We serve a beautiful God, Terri 🙂

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  3. Wendy L. Macdonald Avatar

    Heidi, this is all so beautiful. Pictures, poem, and prose. I needed this as I’m walking through a strange season. Such a comfort to be reminded none of this strangeness will be wasted. He’s busy making good out of it. Yes and amen to: “His presence is my cure.”
    Blessings ~ Wendy

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you, dearest Wendy, for always inspiring us to look to Him. You are a beautiful blessing to so many! Keep going!!!

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  4. krcc Avatar
    krcc

    Hello, Heidi. It has been awhile since I have returned to log into WordPress and get updated on the posts I’ve missed reading. Am so glad to come to visit yours again. Abstolutely LOVE your photography work and writings. Your blog is a treasure. God’s blessings to you.

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      You just made my day 🙂 SO grateful you returend!!! Blessing to you, blog friend!

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  5. Stephen Nielsen Avatar

    Wow! So beautiful, thoughtful and true words. Words I like to read again and again.

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you, Stephen for your visit and comment!

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  6. Debbie Avatar

    Dear Heidi, thank you so much for using your beautiful gifts to encourage us in Christ and strengthen our faith and teach us the truth. You are such a blessing! Love and prayers!

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you, dearest Debbie! I am so grateful for your constant encouragement at your place, too. Your blog has been such a blessing to me.

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  7. Poetry Cottage Avatar

    So beautiful Heidi, the images, and the cry of your heart. Blessings.

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you so much for stopping in, dearest Liana! Blessings to you as well!!!! 🙂

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  8. Kathie at HisGlory SM Avatar

    Beautiful, foundational truth to celebrate–thank you, Heidi! ❤️

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Yes, let’s celebrate His goodness! However, He is still good and kind, even if we find ourselves in a boat on a stormy day 🙂
      Thanks for always pointing us to His truths at your place, my friend! https://hisglorysm.com

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  9. acquelinewhyte51 Avatar

    Oh Heidi, this poem is altogether lovely and simply delightful. So true that God’s presence is my cure no matter what else is going on. John 15:5 is a favorite of mine…….without Him I can do nothing! And the last line of your prayer, I wrote down because I never want to forget it……….to crave You more than the comforts of my life. Thank you for this blessing today because now today is memorable.

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      And since without Him we can do nothing, we know it is He working if there is any encouragement found here 🙂 Praise God for His goodness. Thank you for your comment and kind words

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  10. Nancy Ruegg Avatar

    Such comfort in the assurance, “Nothing is is vain,” and the knowledge we are not alone. Praise God! And thank you, Heidi, for the beauty you bring to these concepts with your singular, poetic voice!

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    1. Heidi Viars Avatar

      Thank you, dear Nancy, for your encouragement. He is so near to us and wants us to know Him through the Spirit. In His kindness, He draws us. Praying!

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