This Gypsy's Early Morning 'Air Frais' Devotions ~

 It's 6:30 AM and I'm being called outside..

It's my gypsy heart that says

"Come on! Let's meet with the early morning. We can greet Him and the sun

with fresh energy and an open heart to begin the day."

The air is cool and smells of pine needles that blanket the ground under my feet.

One of those scents that I wish that I could bottle and save forever.

 I start a fire and the wood is damp from the rain..

the smoke billows and as it rises, assumes the form of the rays of the sun 

as they shine through the trees.

 I light the candles. 

 I have a little jar of dried flowers that I've saved to bring out as a

small offering of my gratitude for all the beauty that surrounds me and the 

blessings that abound in my life.

 There's a breeze but the candle in the wind burns strong..

I sit quietly and with a thankful heart. I think about God's faithfulness and the

the goodness of the earth and the richness of my life.

 There's just something so serene and reverent about being among the trees.  

It's as if every negative and stressful thought just seems to roll off and disappear

and peace rolls in like a slow moving train.

Steady and strong and sure.

It's the perfect place. 

For me.

I've always been that way. As a young girl, I would roam 

the hills and woods for hours at a time.

Rain... snow or  sunshine..

Beauty and blessings..

Every moment of every day.

They're always there.

Words from one of my favorite worship songs called 

All the Earth

All the earth will declare 
That Your love is everywhere 
The fields will exalt seas resound 
Hear the trees' joyful cry 
Praising You and so will I

You can listen to it here

Perfect illumination..

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The AZ monsoons have started and the skies have been beautiful

all dressed in their layers of fluffy ruffles.

My flowers are loving the summer rains..

Colorful fabrics all washed and ready for projects!

I was so excited to find this little stack of joy at the flea for a dollar a yard.

Bliss~

I've been thinking pillows since I brought this fun fabric home!

They would look so festive with the white pom pom trim that I just ordered

from Wal-Mart. It was a GREAT price. I was going to share it with you but it's no

longer available at that price. But I found another source here

that sells 12 yards of 1 1/8" trim for $16. 

I love pom poms... and lace and seam binding...... ;)

Do you have a favorite trim?

Wishing you a wonderful week and 

many thanks for coming by!

TAMARA xo

All Nature Declares the Glory of God~

All Nature Declares the Glory

of God ~

I'm sure it seems strange to some of you that I would be

posting photos of snow. This was my experience. It is part of the charm and beauty

of living at 7500 feet in the mountains of Arizona.

Last week, on May 10th, we had freezing temperatures.

We were blessed.. yes blessed,

with 4 inches of snow in the surrounding mountains.

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The drive was one of the most beautiful that I had ever remembered.

I slowed my speed.

Each side of the road was lined

with Spruce and Fir stretching toward the sky.

The needles of each branch laden

 with frosty white. It seemed as if God had embraced my world with

His pristine touch.

The forest was perfectly silent accept for the

wildlife that was stirring; An elk ran across the road.

It stopped only for a moment

to gather it's feet for one graceful bound over a fence.

Snowy powder was blowing from the trees in clouds of white.

My heart was overflowing with gratitude and praise.

 I was engaged in His goodness. In awe of His creation.

Overtaken.

I wanted to stay in that place.. where His

presence was gentle yet so all-encompassing.

 I drove out of the snow and back to reality.

Give Praise

       

 Hallelujah   

To praise ~ to throw the voice

To utter a loud sound

To exclaim...to exult...to sing...to rejoice

{To praise or WORSHIP God}

PRAISE

Thanksgiving to God.

(Webster's 1828)

Hallelujah ! Hallelujah!

To The One who is Holy.

You're worthy;

King of all Kings~

[ by Tamara]

Why do I honor God with my praise and worship?

Because I love Him. His word tells me to. The gratitude in my heart just overflows and I can't help myself. He is merciful, just, kind, and faithful. His compassion does not fail and He has written my name on the palm of His hand. The joy that His love and faithfulness brings overwhelms me.

He inhabits the praises of His people; When I praise Him, He is here.

While Paul and Silas were shackled, they sang praises. The chains were broken and they were free.

There is LIBERTY in praise.

 

Bondages are broken.

 

{Spiritual}

{Emotional}

{Physical}

 But what happens when I feel let down?

 Suppose God seems silent and far away.

Maybe I am angry.

Then what do I do? Is my devotion to Him based on feelings? 

At this point....  

My love for God overflows and changes into reverance.

He is not just my Master, He is the Master.  The Creator of the universe who knows all and sees all and is THE all in all.

How can I not offer Him everything that I am? My entire being.

{He is worthy of so much more than I can give.... of everything..}

Psalm 100

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before His presence with singing.

Know that the Lord, He is God;

It is He who made us and not we oursleves;

We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting.

And His truth endures to all generations.

Praise  the name of Jesus forever and ever.

Amen

~MAJESTY~

You alone are the Lord.

You made the heavens,

even the highest heavens,

and all their starry host,

the earth and all that is on it,

the seas and all that is in them.

You give life to everything,

and the mulitudes of heaven

worship You.

Nehemiah 9:6