About

My name is Heidi Viars. I have been married for thirty two years to an incredibly gracious and kind man. Together we parent 6 amazing individuals.
I love to spend time with God, with people, and in nature.

Here in the woods, by the lake, in an early sunrise, or sunset, God reveals so much of Himself. Pondering and questioning seem to come naturally here, in creation. This blog reflects much of what I experience outside on my walks and what God reveals to my heart as I walk with Him through life – as I take a closer look at the world around me.

I met Jesus Christ for the first time over twenty years ago, on a path that was mostly dark. I had been blind to that darkness until I had reached the end of my road.  There I sat in my home alone, planning to end my life.

God did not allow for my plans to succeed but instead shone His Light into the darkest day of my life. One day at a time, He revealed Truth to me from His Word, the Bible. He told me that He had came to die for my sins and that I needed to trust Him to take care of my sins. He opened my eyes to the darkness and the fact that He was rescuing me from it. (“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13). Since then, I have found Jesus to be more than I could have ever imagined. He is the Light of my day and what drives me to live.

Might God be trying to speak to you today? If you hear His voice, don’t harden your heart. Listen and trust Him. He made provisions for you as well, namely Jesus who is the Bread of Life and the Living Water. No sin is too great, that He can’t redeem it and no life too far in the pit, that He can’t reach it. He longs for you to know Him. He gave His life so you would not have to pay for the sins you committed.

But even if you have thought of yourself a good person, please consider that no one can measure up to a Holy God. Your sins, even the smallest, demand a payment. The Bible says that we all fall short of the glory of God. BUT GOD sent His Son to pay for your debt and longs for you to know this.

My prayer is that these reflections and poems will encourage you to draw nearer to the Heavenly Father. I pray that, no matter how far you feel you are from Him, you will be able to see that He is longing to show you His love. My hope is for you to sense His hand leading you, even if you are “taking the Wings of the Dawn or dwell in the remotest part of the sea”. Psalm 139

Blessings,
Heidi <><

 

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    • For anyone who happens to read here or has known Brenda Lynn … Brenda has passed away some time ago. I only had the privilege of knowing her for about a year. She attended the Bible study I facilitate and shared sparingly and heartfelt about her struggles. She is missed. She wrote amazingly. She held tight to Jesus. I can’t wait to see her again one day.

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  5. Such a well written “About” I rewrote my “About” many times before I was satisfied with it. After reading yours, I’m wondering again. Does it say what it really needs to say? Hmmm. I might just be comparing. I do that! It’s not good, but I just want to say what needs to be said. Nice meeting you. I love poetry, so I’m sure I’ll enjoy reading your inspiring words. 😊

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  9. Mrs Viars, I was looking for you on Facebook as we haven’t talked in a long while. I then realized that you don’t have one but stumbled across your blog. I couldn’t help as I was reading but to think that I needed to read this. As I am about to begin my path after high school and into the military this has helped me think more deeply on the difficult road ahead and given me strength to remember to keep going no matter how hard it gets. Thank you, I miss you and I hope to get in touch soon, xoxo, Mercedes

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  10. Heidi thank you got following my blog. I appreciate you sharing your testimony. It will give others hope I am sure. I really enjoy reading the blogs and hearing how God has touched others life through his love. I will look forward to reading your post. I am studying now and involved with ministry so I am not blogging as much. However I try to follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit and write when he asks me to. I hope my blog will encourage you and give you hope as well.

    Blessings to you Tom

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  14. I am both sorry for and give thanks for your past pain and darkness. It’s made you who you are, and one whom God has chosen to work through to share great beauty. I’m looking forward to reading more of your past work and sharing it on occasion.

    A funny story about the piece of yours that I re-blogged this morning. My husband read it and wasn’t sure which of the words were yours and which were mine, since our voices are so similar…his words.

    I give thanks that Our Lord has caused our paths to cross,

    Mary

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  15. Heidi, I love how you have truly given the “reason for your hope.” I had not read your About page before now, and I got goosebumps as I read it. My own life was “rescued from the deep” over 30 yrs ago. How blessed we are to know and walk with such a gracious Savior.

    Your sister in Christ ~ Wendy

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    • How blessed we are indeed, Wendy. I am so grateful that He allowed us to cross paths here.
      Your blogs, reflections, poems, and artwork are all so beautiful, always pointing us to our ultimate Creator and the Artist of our souls 🙂 Thanks for reading!

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  17. Heidi, thank you so very much for showing me your kindness at my blog http://familyanswersfast.wordpress.com/ . Mothers of 3 sons unite 🙂 I’m super happy to read of your happiness and praise God that deep darkness has been pushed aside by His light! The photos on my blog are also taken here at my home, often by my 14 year old who has a keen and eye. My eyes are a bit more harried, lol!

    Merry Christmas to you and yours! I look forward to getting to reading your blog ❤

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    • Thanks so much for your visit, Angie~ Yes, praise God for His plan to push out the darkness through Jesus. May He fill your heart this Christmas with Himself … Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  18. Amen and God’s continual favor on the words you write and speak. I love your blog because it is your testimony and I respect your faith in the message God has taught you. Thank you for sharing your journey. God bless. 🙂

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    • Hello Ranger,
      I agree with you…automatic text corrections can be a pain 🙂 I appreciate you taking time to comment here. Glad to have crossed paths with you on this journey. Yes, I agree, long live honest words, useful communication with empathy, and may I be so bold to add truth to that list 🙂 blessings to you, blogging friend!!!!

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  26. Hi, Heidi! I just wanted to let you know that God brought you to mind a couple of different times today so I hope you are doing well and I pray that He will just abundantly bless you right now 🙂

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    • Dearest Ann, what a blessing to know that the Lord prompted you to think about me. I so appreciate your prayers. My husband and I have stepped out and made some big decisions which will be affecting our whole family, for which we need prayer. Also, God has been leading me since October last year to provide encouragement for families hit by disaster (see my other blog at http://boxesfromtheheart.net). Slowly, and step by step, He is making the provisions for that … I have seen Him lead and confirm this path in the most amazing ways! Thanks so much for your prayers and heart for a fellow sister 🙂 I will pray for you today too … how are you?

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      • Moving into new seasons in our lives quite often is a bit scary but you have seen God confirming this for you and I think it is awesome 🙂 I will keep you in prayer for sure. I am at a weird place where the rug has sort of been pulled out from under me and kind of feel like I’m just hanging out there. I believe God is telling me to let go of a lot of old stuff but hasn’t really shown me which way to go and there’s not much room for standing still. I know He will keep me no matter what happens but sure wish He would give me a vision, a direction to move toward and at least one step to take 🙂 Ah, faith..such an exciting walk! Blessings to you, Heidi and to your family also!

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        • I am reading wonderful book right now. Actually, I am reading it again. If you can get a hold of Susie Larson’s “Your Beautiful Purpose” I think you would love it …. It has so helped me. We did it in our Ladies’ Bible Study group and I am also going through it with a gal I am mentoring. I will be praying for you as well … If you ever want to shoot me an email feel free hviars@charter.net 🙂

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  27. Hi Heidi thank you for the kind words on my poetry! It seems that our journeys have taken us to different platforms! But I am grateful for your open mindless and your honesty!

    Long live honest words and useful communication with empathy.

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  29. Time alone. We struggle to arrange it in this world of rush and connectivity. But it must happen! Forget the agenda. Leave the cell phone on the counter. Hit the sidewalks at break of day. Listen for God’s heartbeat, a lifting word of scripture, incomparable refreshment…Doug

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    • How true indeed! Yes, we must make time and to seek and find. He never leaves us nor forsakes us and makes Himself known in the quiet and stillness. Thank you so much, Doug, for stopping by the blog, I love your writings and poetry! Blessings to you!

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  31. Great to hear about your testimony.
    And thank you on behalf of Daylight Tune Ministry for visiting and liking our blog, your future visits and likes. May it bless you 🙂

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