I watch you shine in my life
As You fill my heart with hope
My days with pleasure spill over
I thank you LORD for your favor
All this is but the beginning
I praise You LORD of my life
The best is yet and forever flows
The crystal river of life
I watch you change my sorrows
From pain to bright tomorrows
I sense your presence within me
LORD I thank you for caring for me
All this is but the beginning
I praise You LORD of my life
The best is yet and forever flows
The crystal river of life
A spot in eternity this life is
A flash to grasp and let go
Lamb conquers death triumphantly
Splits the cocoon for the butterfly
All this is but the beginning
I praise You LORD of my life
The best is yet and forever flows
The crystal river of life
By Carol Ann Hoel © January 9, 2011
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Revelation 22:1-7 – (The Bible) And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
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Beautiful writing.
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Thank you, Cin. I appreciate your visit. I look forward to enjoying your blog. Blessings to you…
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What a blessed feeling it is when we know the words of your poem from heart- we can feel it with every breath.
you truly are an angel.
lots of love.
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Thank you, Trisha. We can rest in the promises of God reveals in the Word of God, the Bible, to encourage us, to give us assurance and hope. I appreciate your kind words. Much love to you, my dear friend. Blessings in 2011 and everyday…
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I agree with you wholeheartedly. May every blessing of the divine one shower down on you my angel friend.
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Thank you, Suzi. Blessings to you today and always…
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Life is easier when hope fills our hearts. 🙂
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Yes, life is good when we see good things in the big picture. Thank you for stopping by, Nancy. Blessings to you always…
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Your heart speaks beautifully. Thank you for sharing your gift.
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Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I appreciate the encouragement. Blessings to you, always, Patricia…
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like a deep breath, much needed this morning…lovely, pure, true.
blessings
jane
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Thank you for taking time to stop by, Jane. You write so many more posts than I do. How do you do it so well, and still have time to comment for others? You are amazing. Blessings to you, always…
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Carol Ann–
Let’s just say…I write when I can/as I can…how I can…also, I am not a caregiver like you are! 🙂 I mean, mother, sure…but my challenges must be much different than yours.
It is a joy of mine to stick close to the blogs (people) I care about–so, “finding the time” is actually a selfish blessing for me
so. there you go.
blessings back at you!
jane
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I still think you’re amazing. 🙂
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Lovely! You truly have the gift of words. How wonderful that you share it with the world! 😉
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I’ve been writing for many years as a way of expressing my feelings, but I enjoy it more when I can share it with other people. Now finding photos to go with it, makes it more of a challenge. I am enjoying it. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and for your encouraging comments. Blessings to you, Laura…
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Thank you so much for sharing this!
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You are very welcome, Laura. Thank you for stopping by to read it. Blessings to you today and always…
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Another beautiful poem – I love the verse, but also these words “I watch you change my sorrows From pain to bright tomorrows” – to me, that pretty much captures the joy of knowing that there is a purpose to life…
Blessings to you Carol xx
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I agree. There is a purpose in life. It’s a joy to see something that looks like a bad thing turn out to bring benefit. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. Have a blessed journey through the virtual world and the real world today, too…
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Sometimes we don’t see those sorrows being changed until we look back from tomorrow’s perspective, but there is hope in God’s promise to be there for us. Thank you once again for sharing your beautifully worded thoughts.
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Thank you for your wise comment, Carol. Yes, it is usually from looking back that we see the truth of better tomorrows coming from yesterday’s troubles. I’ve seen it from hindsight more readily. I remind myself of this when challenges come. I strive to keep my eyes on focused on His faithfulness. Blessings to you now and always…
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How I have missed visiting here my friend….May 2011 shine only golden rays on your soul. Biggest hugs xoxoxox
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Amanda, I’m glad to see you here again. Welcome back to Cyberspace, my dear friend. I’ve missed you much, very much. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have been enjoying life during your absence and are now ready to come back to us. Blessings to you in 2011 and always…
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Every line speaks of the appreciation of all He has done (and will do). Beautiful poem, Carol. Thank you for sharing it 🙂
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Thank you, Janna. God is SO good, and I am very thankful. Blessings to you in 2011 and always…
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This is lovely, Carol Ann. Reading your post today really lifted my spirit. Thank you for sharing your insightful poems.
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Thank you for your visit and your encouraging words. Blessings to you in 2011 and always…
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sweet and smart words…
well done.
🙂
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Thank you, Jingle. I appreciate your visit and comment. Blessings always…
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While Revelation bothers a few, in many ways it offers the reassurance that is needed, especially in troubled times, that God is always nearby. I especially like “… there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light …”.
Many blessings.
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Thank you for such a nice comment. I, also, love to read about Heaven. It will be a magnificent place of beauty and peace. Blessings to you…
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A beautiful and most befitting tribute to our Lord, Carol Ann – for what we’ve received so far and for what all is to come from Him in the future. Blessings to you, my dear friend.
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Thank you, Bonnie, for visiting and for your encouraging comments. Blessings to you, Bonnie…
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We all have the need for hope embedded in our DNA- what an unfathomable future we have to hope for.
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Yes, we all need hope. And you are right. We do have an unfathomable future waiting for us. I get excited just thinking about it. Life is an adventure that gets more dangerous, more rewarding, and more profoundly glorious as we climb the mountain of possibility set before us. Blessings to you, Zoe, mountain climber…
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