A Strange Place

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A Strange Place

Published by

Heidi Viars

August 20, 2018

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”

melodylowes

October 22, 2018

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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Terri Nida

September 18, 2018

Beautiful.

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  September 19, 2018
  
  We serve a beautiful God, Terri 🙂
  
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Wendy L. Macdonald

August 30, 2018

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
  
  August 31, 2018
  
  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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krcc

August 26, 2018

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
  
  August 28, 2018
  
  You just made my day 🙂 SO grateful you returend!!! Blessing to you, blog friend!
  
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Stephen Nielsen

August 21, 2018

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

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  August 22, 2018
  
  Thank you, Stephen for your visit and comment!
  
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Debbie

August 20, 2018

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
  
  August 21, 2018
  
  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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Poetry Cottage

August 20, 2018

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

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  August 21, 2018
  
  Thank you so much for stopping in, dearest Liana! Blessings to you as well!!!! 🙂
  
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Kathie at HisGlory SM

August 20, 2018

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

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1. Heidi Viars
  
  August 21, 2018
  
  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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acquelinewhyte51

August 20, 2018

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
  
  August 21, 2018
  
  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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Nancy Ruegg

August 20, 2018

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
  
  August 21, 2018
  
  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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