Christine's Garden...a haven of hope

Take a walk through my garden.....

Welcome To Christine's Garden

. . . . a haven of hope

"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
~John 15:5 KJV

Reflection Of His Grace

Every morning when I wake up
It's the same thing everyday
God is the potter
And I am the clay
Molding me, shaping me
Turning me inside out,
Like planting a flower garden
In the deepest depths of my heart.
Throwing me in the fire
Over and over again,
Burning off the impurities
That have been buried in this haven.
Softening my heart
Making me more Christ-like,
It's a never-ending process
Conforming the Word of God into my life.
Vines of sensitivity have taken root,
The fruit of the Spirit abounding inside,
Maybe this is the reason,
Why I always break down and cry.
It's the pruning of the trees,
The tilling of the ground,
The shoveling of the snow,
That lasts all year round.
One day I will stand completed
My Lord's masterpiece,
I will stand in awe of the beauty,
A reflection of His sweet grace.
Copyright 2006 by Christine Renee Bartsch

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This site is dedicated to all the words that the Lord has placed in my heart over the years. May it bring you hope, encouragement and a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. To God I give all of the glory!!!

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This page was last updated, October 19, 2007. Site was established in 1997.
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"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things." -- Philippians 4:8
"When life hurts and dreams fade, nothing helps like hope." - Charles Swindoll
"The hands that hung the stars and the heavens also wiped away the tears of the widow and the leper." - Max Lucado

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