It was a beautiful autumn day. The air was crisp yet the sun felt wonderful as it warmed our hands and faces. Almost all of the leaves had fallen which made it the perfect day to hear them crunch under our feet and jump in them.
Contentment settled on my soul as the smell of autumn brought a comfort and God was evident all around me.
Pulling out my phone, I began to snap away, wanting to take in the joy of the day, savoring the memories of this current season. The tree had dropped every single one of its leaves – overnight. They all hung in place on their assigned branches, only to shed them while we all had slept soundly.
He left glimpses of Himself in the way the sun, now setting earlier, let its rays filter through another tree and its golden leaves,
and in red patches, forming a garland along the grass.
His Word, read earlier, begins to echo through my thoughts …
“Who has held the oceans in his hands?
Who has measured off the heavens with his fingers?
Who else knows the weight of the earth or has weighed the mountains and hills on a scale?
Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars?
He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name.
Because of his great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing.”
(Isaiah 40: 12, 26, NLT)
His great power.
His incomparable strength.
May we keep looking up, eyes opened and not miss the glimpses of Him all around us.
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I love this reminder to connect the dots between God’s beautiful handiwork and His loving heart for His people.
Joanne, thank you for this reminder to look up. I needed to hear that this morning.
I felt a deep exhale as I read this and soaked in the beauty of your photos. I love crunching the leaves and exploring God’s beauty. I can imagine what it is like with our grandchildren. Blessed by the sense of peace in this post.
I have days like this too where I am walking around in nature and just feel so close to God.
Well said Joanne. I love that passage in Isaiah 40. May we always keep looking up and keep our eyes on Jesus as we appreciate the wonders of God’s creation. Have a wonderful week. Blessings to you and yours.
These words sink deep into my heart. Thank you dear You. â¤ï¸