After
sunrise this morning, I was able to harvest bunches of red, sweet grapes from
my vine. Last year the birds and insects competed with me, but today was
a fruitful harvest and the grapes are delicious.
Here’s
a picture of my grape vine. This area is my prayer garden.
A few years ago, I mentioned to my husband that
I would love a prayer garden in this little section where I can sit and have my
morning devotions. He wasted no time and began to build the trellis.
I think this is what husbandry means (smile!) Every year the vine
and rose bushes spread out becoming plusher. While I was out there today,
I was praying for my kids on the west coast. They’re flying to the east
coast for a family reunion and this will be Susanna’s first flight
experience! This grandma was praying for all the details for this all-day
flight.
I
enjoy quiet mornings and I love to pray. I’m remembering John 15:5 that
says: “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.” I think
that’s a great verse for my prayer garden. If you need prayer today, I’d
love to pray for you. Leave a comment or write me an email and I’ll pray!
This post connects to the blog party at Tell Me a True Story.
A beautiful post, Mary. I think we all need that special place we go to pray...to study God's Word...to thank HIM for His goodness and mercy in our lives. I enjoyed being here today. :-)
ReplyDeleteMary, thanks for visiting my blog...always enjoy yours. Yeah lets be fb friends also. Betty draper
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect place to spend time with the Lord. Your husband did a nice job...and those grapes look so good. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely prayer garden, love you.
ReplyDeleteYour husband is a jewel to do this bit of husbandry for you.:-) The grapes look lovely too! Thanks for sharing at "Tell Me a Story."
ReplyDeleteYour prayer garden is lovely and fruitful. It is so nice of your husband to get it going for you. I Prqy your family had a safe flight. praying you have wonderful visits with God in your garden this summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spot to have your devotions and prayers. I also find that I can *quiet* myself better when I'm outside.
ReplyDeletePraying that the Lord will smooth the flight plans, and that the reunion will be wonderful!
GOD BLESS!
(p.s. The husbandry did good!!)
What a wonderful place to pray and spend quiet time with the our Father. The grapes look delicious and I have always loved that Scripture about the vine and branches....
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend is full of blessings...
I would love for you to pray for my daughter and her three kids who are traveling home 6 hours away today...and we will be traveling as well....We have all been at the beach for a last "fling" before school....Thank you...
What a peaceful retreat (your) love built! I can close my eyes and imagine your sweet self there, holding so many in prayer ...
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful to be included.
Wishing you a sweet new week ... and looking forward to hearing of Susanna's adventures in the friendly skies! :)
Love,
Myra