Monday, August 8, 2011

My Life Is In Your Hands

You don't have to worry
And don't you be afraid
Joy comes in the morning
Troubles they don't last always
For there's a friend in Jesus
Who will wipe your tears away
And if your heart is broken
Just lift your hands and say

I know that I can make it
I know that I can stand
No matter what may come my way
My life is in your hands.
Kirk Franklin


Here are some pictures I have taken over the last few years of hands: young and old, strong and tiny, hard and soft, talented and stony. Each one tells a story, but that's for another day...


"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;
You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
And your right hand will save me."
Psalm 138:7


28 comments:

George said...

These are great hand pictures. I like the title of the post s well. Thanks for reminding us 'to put our hands in the hands'.

Arti said...

Amazing captures Ginny...
Loved the one in which you are holding the small tender hands caringly...
Beautiful post, beautiful header...
Have a great week ahead:)

Ruth Hiebert said...

Those hands speak volumes.I am so happy to be held in the hands of God.That is the best place to be.

Karin said...

In His hands - that's where I always want to be. What a meaningful photo essay on hands!

Bobbie said...

Beautiful, ginny!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Gorgeous post, Ginny.... Hands do tell a story, don't they???? AND--our hands say alot about us!!!! My hands have gotten OLD--like the rest of me... ha

Thanks for a really good post.
Hugs,
Betsy

Regina said...

I give you a hand..this was a great post..you have quite an assortment of them and each of them tell a story!
Your selection of verses are a comfort and a strength!! Thanks-

Reanaclaire said...

Lovely post, Ginny.. reminds me of my mother's hands which brought me up through tears and joy..

SquirrelQueen said...

I wanted to wave back to your header Ginny.

This is a wonderful series of photos, hands tell such a great story. The last one of Ella is just precious.

LC said...

Wonderful words of life! Your collection of hands is, no pun intended, touching. And I love the header hands. I couldn't read the text on the sign, so I hope we do get "the rest of the story! A moving post! Have a great week!

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

This is a good assortment of hands! Great reminder of hands

MadSnapper said...

this is most possibly my most favorite of all your posts. i like all the hands and each one tells it's own story. i love the two with the child's hand in the adult hand, they touch the heart. amazing post, can't wait to hear the story for each one. you can do a week of post just telling each story. super job Ginny

Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness said...

Touching post, hands can say so much by looking at them and a touch from them calms the soul.

Reena said...

Beautiful hand pictures Ginny!
And lovely lovely post!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

An amazing series of photos today! Love them!

Nikki (Sarah) said...

you did it again Ginny. You grabbed my attention from the awesome header right down to your fab words...you`re so cool.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ginny, A nice post today as usual. I like your pictures a lot. I have terrible looking hands myself at the moment. I am house painting (interior) so I have scrubbed my paws raw. Have an excellent day!

Neal said...

I like the title of your blog. Those pictures are neat.

Yeah, I messed with the rattlesnakes. I grew up around them and know to keep my distance. I was no closer than 4 feet to the one that was a little riled.

S. Etole said...

That last one is especially touching ... great verse!

Chatty Crone said...

Ginny I love pictures of hands - they tell such a story! They carry so many stories that you can't tell them all - but they are there none the less. They show love to me.

aspiritofsimplicity said...

I love hand pictures. btw the train is really in Vermont and it was Arlo Guthrie who did that song.

Rose said...

First thing, LOVE your header photo...but all the others are great...enjoyed this post!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Beautifully done, Ginny! This entire post is visual poetry. Hands say so much, don't they?

DawnTreader said...

Some lovely hand-holding pictures in this post.

Ann said...

What an awesome post. I love the poem. Those are some snazzy fingernails in that one picture

Anonymous said...

Awesome in every way. As soon as I saw the title of your post, I started humming that Kirk Franklin song. Love it!

Laura said...

Love it! I think you might enjoy linking up for Brag on His Fridays.

Charlotte said...

Interesting post. Hands are amazing. They do tell many stories.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Blessings,
Charlotte

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