Friday, May 11, 2012

In the magical garden...

IT'S BEEN some trying days these couple of weeks... I wish I could seal my wounds with glitter; close my eyes and envelop myself in some magical garment that would protect me from being hurt by others; make me strong inside, make me untouched by affront. But I can't. Do you have a soft heart? And how do you get one? I don't want a soft heart, but I own one and I must deal with it.

And thus... praying in my sanctuary-garden the other evening seeking guidance, God spoke so clearly to me... His voice came in the form of a whisper; a whisper like a sudden light in my brain; like a powerful yet such gentle force. And then, at night while praying once more in my bed to reinforce the inspiration of earlier that evening in the garden, again the same sensations; the same reassurance upon my heart. Oh, a sudden crash--uncertainty. I knew exactly how I would approach that 'certain' issue the following morning.

That is why I hide in my garden in times like this... and that is why I call it my "magical garden"...

I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.

Prayer is the two way communication tool that God has provided to His creation to be able to communicate with Him and hear His voice. In prayer, you speak to God and God speaks back to you. Do you have anxieties? Problems that keep you awake at night? Why not try praying!

14 comments:

  1. A Beautiful and Profound Post! Yes, I too have a soft Heart and it can become easily bruised. I can seem strong and hard on the exterior and handle anything that is necessary, so it is always frustrating to deal with the soft Heart I own too. I have a Painting that has the "And He walks with me..." quotes underneath the image of a Girl in her Garden... it is one of my fav pieces of Art in our Home.

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  2. Yes I have problems. For the last six years I have lived in constant stress. My Daddy had Alzheimer's and died two years ago. My favorite Aunt had open heart surgery and has suffered through many complications since and my Mom now has congestive heart failure. Without the strength I receive from prayer I don't know how I would be able to endure the stress. He does walk with me and He does lift me up and eases my pain. With His love I am able to feel joy each day. Beautiful post Cielo. Happy Mother's Day to you.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  3. Hi Cielo
    But I think that you should bee glad over your soft heart..it is a gift :)
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  4. Cielo ... querida Cielo... cuánto amor en tus palabras...la oración es la conversación directa con Dios.Si abres tu corazón , lo puedes escuchar , él siempre nos habla , está en uno escuchar. Un abrazo a tu corazón.

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  5. Yes-It is tough having a soft heart. I have one, too. It is never easy to be open because it also means that we are vulnerable to being hurt. However, I would rather be that way than have a hardened heart...even though it means feeling the pain that comes with being hurt.

    Blessings to you, dear Cielo. I hope you enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day- xo Diana

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  6. Hello Cielo, I have always been very empathetic - and the one people would share their troubles to - they told me I was a good listener. The problem sometimes would be that I would be so touched that I'd almost take on their pain...still do. I have grown more and more tender-hearted since my parents passing and then my brother's murder.....life hangs on such thin breaths - but, through all that, my confidence, comfort and love for God has increased. Paul spoke of a 'thorn in the flesh' it is not identified as to what he dealt with - but, it was written in such a way we could all understand - through these things - we can reveal the wonderful love of our God to others - to shine. I think when we have a tender heart we can see clearly just how deep the love our God has for us. I love that song - the words touch deeply in our hearts. I wish you a very blessed Mother's Day,
    Your Sister in Christ,
    Kathy

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  7. Beautifully written Cielo...Be grateful you have a soft heart. Prayer is powerful.and He listens...

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  8. I'm so sorry you have had difficult days...I too have a soft heart and have been in pain many time because of it...just as you I always turn to God and as for guidance and help...I hope you feel better soon the Garden is good medicine as well...Happy Mother's Day..with love Janice

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  9. Yea, me, too a soft heart. Your post made me cry. That was my grandmother's favorite song. I've been posting pics today on Facebook Memories with Mother. I have some amazing old pictures of my mom, her mom, her grandmother.
    This is my first mother's day without my mom so I've been dealing with a sad heart all week.

    I pray for strength to just live each day.

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  10. I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems. Yes I am one of those with a soft heart too and yes I do pray alot. I love to get up early in the morning and sit on my porch and pray for guidance. I will say a prayer for you Cielo that things work out.

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  11. Hello Cielo,
    I'm so sorry you have had sad days. Knowing Jesus gives us such comfort and faith to know a better day is coming. I love the song "In the Garden". It is one of my favorites and the verse is so true. Praying you have a better week.
    Nancy

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  12. Cielo remember,
    And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
    And He tells me I am His own;
    And the joy we share as we tarry there,
    None other has ever known.
    It's so true, I know it may not feel like it, I know because I have felt the same, but he is there, carrying you through..Many, many prayers to you My Sister in Christ, Theresa

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  13. We all suffer from these times and trust your soft heart. God whispers in my ear, take my hand, hang on tight.....this too will pass. May his strength surround you where ever you are. Praying for a better day. Kathy

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