I've discovered that I like to explore God's creation. I've taken lots of photos, discovered some amazing things.
I've also discovered that if I go exploring WITH the Lord, with an awareness of His presence, and an expectation to see, with a listening heart, He shows me things, catches my attention, and His artwork blows me away.
I'm once again joining with the writers of Five Minute Friday, where we are given a theme word each Friday, and write for five minutes on that theme word.
This week's word is EXPLORE.
When I bring the photos home, there's often a great deal more to understand in the artwork that I've captured with my simple phone camera. Like any good artwork, there are often layers and layers of understanding and learning to be had, in the weeks and months ahead, again as I wait and listen with expectation.
These are some of the artworks I have captured over the last year or so, most of them fairly close by.
A spider quickly and deftly taking down her web at dawn, before she scoots off to her hidey hole for the day - reminds me that He gives His creatures wisdom and strength.
Rivers that have been gouged out by recent floods - reminds me that He wants to stretch us to make more room for Him.
Water carving new holes and crevices in a riverbed that was completely dry only months before -
reminds me that His grace often carves holes in my parched soul that He can then fill with the real knowing of His love.
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord my God, You are very great:
You are clothed with honour and majesty. Ps 104:1
O Lord, how manifold are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all.
The earth is full of Your possessions........ Ps 104:24
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
May my meditation be sweet to Him;
I will be glad in the Lord. Ps 104:33,34
As always, a song to finish.
Hallelujah!
Let all creation stand and sing,
“Hallelujah!”
Fill the earth with songs of worship;
Tell the wonders of creation’s King.
Your photos are beautiful! And I so agree ... when we explore with the Lord, He so speaks to us through the beauty He displays. We become so aware of His Presence. Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne. I am learning to practise His presence and not take so much for granted. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteGorgeous photos - and such a lot to learn about Him from and through them. Thankyou for sharing
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Thanks so much, Heather. I keep learning things even months after photos are taken. He never stops teaching us.
DeleteThe photos are beautiful but the take aways speak loudly to the soul.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rhonda. They speak loudly to me too, often for months afterwards. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI enjoyed exploring with you today.
ReplyDeleteThis..."I've also discovered that if I go exploring WITH the Lord, with an awareness of His presence, and an expectation to see, with a listening heart, He shows me things, catches my attention, and His artwork blows me away." ...is such a wonderful way to view nature!
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Thanks for your encouragement, Barb. I'm learning to look at it in a new way, and walk and listen quietly. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteKath, I love to explore and observe God's creations too. Lovely song. Blessings.
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Thanks Paula. It's such a good practice to get into, and good to have the photos as a reminder. Glad you liked the song. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteVery beautiful! God speaks to us in the most beautiful ways.
ReplyDeleteIndeed He does, Deborah. And He keeps speaking to us which is even better. Thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement.
DeleteI have brought the photos home,
ReplyDeleteand stories that they tell,
of the things that I have known,
the red precincts of hell.
I have brought the memories,
and I have brought the scars
and stories of eternities
spent in the thrall of Mars.
I see it on the phosphor screen
today, all of the hate,
and to the heart it just must seem
that we've all learned too late
to turn to Christ, and understand
that we need now just take His hand.
Wow, Andrew!! Your poetry is so profound. Reminds me of some of Tennyson's poetry that my 13yo daughter loves. I hope I can show people His heart before it is too late for them.
DeleteI usually find spiritual lessons when I photograph creation :). I wrote a whole series in February on all the lessons I've learned.
ReplyDeleteAnita, that sounds like a great series. Could you give me the link for that please?
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