Saturday, July 26, 2008

Cafe Chat


What would be the title of a book about your life? If I were to write a book about my life, I would title it "Beauty For Ashes." There have been many times throughout my life, when circumstances landed me in a great big pile of ashes. But, my precious Father, has always picked me up, gently cleaned all the soot off of me, and restored me with the beauty of His love. I am a phoenix that has risen out of the ashes of pain, abuse, betrayal, sadness, death, self-mutilation, into the beauty of love, grace, total forgiveness, acceptance, and precious salvation. Thank You for writing the story of my life Father. I love You.

15 comments:

Sharon said...

Thank you Lord for taking care of my friend, Denise.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful and touching title my dear sister..God bless you!

Sharon Brumfield said...

And so we know why He allowed the things He did....you are a wonderful testimony of His loving, saving grace!
You are beautiful!

Renee said...

"Thankyou for writing the story of my life Father" This made me cry! Thanks for sharring your heart! God has done amazing things in your life and the story isn't finished yet...If your like me It's just beginning.

Tash said...

That's a lovely title, very reflective of how we always seem to make a mess of our lives, but God will pick us up, dust us off and set us off on our way again.

Unknown said...

Oh, Denise, How beautiful. Keep Smiling, Lady.

much love,
Colleen

Gretchen said...

Wow! What a profound post today, Sweetie. Yes, you are beautiful.

xxxooogretchen

Peggy said...

Praise God my beautiful Denise...
daughter of the KING...precious one filled with" beauty of love, grace, total forgiveness, acceptance and salvation"...
Indeed...Beauty for Ashes"!

Great title and sound reason!
Shortybear...this shows a woman growing in the love of her Father and holding on to a great faith...
reaching and stepping beyond all
the ashes...to a world crying out for that sweet salvation and security that YOU have found!
BIG HUGS! Blessings from me...Peggy

Came looking for TSMSS but the Internet Chat was much better and well done! REJOICE my beauty Denise
for God has a crown for His Princess!!!Thanks for your prayers and get well wishes!

Rebecca said...

What an amazing title you chose - beautiful!

Edie said...

Denise I have no doubt that when you wrote this it totally made God Smile. You are His precious child.

Tiffany said...

I had catch up on your last 3 posts here. I loved the one on your mama and that special Christmas! So sweet. I think you and I have spent a lot of time in ashes growing up, but thank the good Lord we're out of them. Praise Him, praise Him for His mercy, loving-kindness and unending love for us. ~Blessings!

Laurie Ann said...

Praise God for His love for you, Denise. And for your servants heart. God bless you, my friend. I tagged you on something on my blog...http://magnoliaheartbeats.blogspot.com/2008/07/ive-been-tagged-by-lea-at.html

Chel's Leaving a Legacy said...

Thank you, Denise, for stopping by my spot.

You obviously have a lot of wonderful friends over here that love you greatly! I don't think I've ever seen so many awards in one spot! :-)

Have a great evening, Beauty for Ashes. What a lovely name to have!

Shirley Mary said...

Hi, Denise,
I "tagged" you!
Come to my blog to get directions.

mary

Anonymous said...

Hi Denise: What a wonderful title. I always feel uplifted after visiting your site and today was no exception! Blessings to you!