3.24.2011

put on a princess dress and dance

Princess Astair at her birthday party (more pics to come!)


Sometimes you just have to put on a princess dress, blow some bubbles, and dance.

Even if you think you've forgotten how to dance.
Even if your heart hurts or you're weary from days and nights of battling on your knees in prayer.
Especially then.
You can dance, you can forget, you can chase bubbles across the lawn as if you didn't have a care in the world...
Because you can trust your Daddy God cares for you.
And He's looking after the details just so you can dance for Him.


Trusting.  Persevering.  Loving.  Forgiving.  Leaning.  Yearning.  Dancing.  Clinging.  Letting go.  Embracing  Jesus.

These are what I'm learning.
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20 comments:

  1. PaisleyJadeMarch 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful - some of what I am learning too and the moment. xoxo

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  2. Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower CreativeMarch 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Thank you Joye...you brought tears to my eyes. I needed to be reminded of this today...in the midst of a tiring trial.

    Hugs,
    Rachel

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  3. MamasitaMarch 24, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I have missed you!!!! Thankyou so much for your most wonderful post!
    Welcome back - can't wait to see more b-day pictures :-)

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  4. JanetteMarch 24, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Sigh central.....Simply beautiful!


    ♥Janette, the Jongleur

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  5. KristinMarch 24, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Look at her with her pretty dress and that long hair! I remember when she didn't have any hair. So sweet!!

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  6. Catherine AnneMarch 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Such a sweet post

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  7. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    LOVE!!
    Just dance...
    no matter how we dance the King thinks we're magnificent!
    Beautiful post.

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  8. SammyMarch 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Aww. Want to eat her...or at least smoosh her neck. How cute is she? The answer is VERY!

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  9. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    sweet, sweet post!!

    I can't wait to see her party pics! sweet princess!

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  10. arielle elise.March 24, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    oh... so beautiful :)

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  11. Mind Movies ReviewMarch 25, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    This is so sweet and wonderful!

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  12. MichMarch 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful picture.
    Beautiful little one.
    Beautiful thoughts.

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  13. Patti HananMarch 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    What a beautiful picture. I feel like putting on a princess dress, blowing bubbles and dancing! Thank you for the joyful post!

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  14. BARBIEMarch 26, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Beautiful! I often go through life forgetting to dance. I am going to put my dancing shoes back on!

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  15. Kelly @ Sufficient Grace MinistriesMarch 26, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    A thousand amens to this beautiful post, my friend!

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  16. Mama DuckMarch 27, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Ah :)
    This is somewhat like the way i relate to God. I have always imagined myself as a little girl in a field under a big oak tree with a swing... dancing in a pretty dress for God. So wonderful. The inner child will always live on!

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  17. BlackPearlMarch 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Such a beautiful photo! I love it

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  18. katyMarch 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    beautiful picture and beautiful thoughts. :)

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  19. Sarah LoweMarch 28, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    wow thats a beautiful picture! and beautiful words. I love your blog! :) just grabbed your button! :) have a blessed day!

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  20. ricebabiesMarch 29, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Spent this afternoon blowing bubbles for my little lovlies. Was amazed and in awe at my 9 month old and his wonder and excitment for the bubbles. Thanking God every day for my three princes.

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