Virgin A Day #10

The Grasp Of Your Hand
Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers,
but to be fearless in facing them.

Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but
for the heart to conquer it.
Let me not crave in anxious fear to be saved,
but hope for the patience to win my freedom

   Grant me that I may not be a coward, feeling
Your mercy in my success alone; but let me find
the grasp of Your hand in my failure.

from the book, The Heart of God selected andedited by Herbert F. Vetter. Charles E. Tuttle


I can't believe day ten of Virgin a Day with Rebecca is upon us so quickly!
I have been savoring each daily post by so many astounding bloggers!
I know even after December 12th I will be visiting those blogs becuase their beauty and inspiration will brighten my days.
♥
To those who have come to visit for the past ten days I say THANK YOU for your kind comments!I cherish each and every one!
Have a blessed weekend

Comments

  1. Fran aka RedondowriterDecember 10, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I'm visiting day 9 so late tonight that I've picked up your day 10 already. Your words and your virgin are lovely.

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  2. Priti LisaDecember 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    So much to love about this post! I can't decide which image of Mary my favorite...they are both magical. And the prayer...I am copying that in my journal right now!
    I feel the same way you about this 12 day journey...the best week ever!
    ♥♥♥

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  3. carol l mckennaDecember 10, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you! I have enjoyed the 'journey' with you ~ Once again wonderful photos of 'Our Lady" ~ beautiful ~~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. Magical Mystical TeacherDecember 10, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    In the first photo, even the darkness cannot eclipse the light.

    Mary of the Streets

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  5. Noelle ClearwaterDecember 10, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I think that these are two of the most inspirational statues of Our Lady that I have seen in a long time. Your prayer spoke to my heart in a very deep way. I truly appreciate your posting it. Thank you so much.
    Blessings,
    Noelle

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  6. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I love the rock niche. So lovely. :)

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  7. GayleDecember 10, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I love Mary in the rock..........
    It would be so awesome to stumble across
    this unexpectedly.

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  8. LenoraDecember 11, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love the light through the dark in the first photo and the poem.. strong and revealing..

    sorry missed you yesterday so coming back today..

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  9. rebeccaDecember 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    your first picture, breathtaking...your prayer,
    wonder filled.
    thank you carly with all my heart

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