No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.
– John Donne
Tag: beauty
River Walk, Canmore, Alberta
Our hearts bubble over as we celebrate the fame
Of your marvelous beauty; bringing bliss to our hearts.
We shout with ecstatic joy over your breakthrough for us.
You’re so kind and tenderhearted to those who don’t deserve it;
And so very patient with people who fail you.
Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness.
God, everyone sees your goodness,
For your tender love is blended into everything you do.
Psalm 145:7-9 TPT)
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In the Woods
God passes through the thicket of the world, and wherever His glance falls He turns all things to beauty.
~John of the Cross
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Attraction and Beauty
All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.
-Flannery O’Connor
When spent petals blow away, the wild rose in the forest is less attractive, but no less beautiful, for now she is entering the unseen season of producing fruit.
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You Called
You called
You cried
You shattered my deafness
You sparkled
You blazed
You drove away my blindness
You shed Your fragrance
and I drew in my breath
I pant for You
-St. Augustine
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Paying Attention
“Beauty is there to be noticed. Too often it is taken for granted because we are moving too fast to let it in and allow it to deliver its message in us. We need to pay attention. To show indifference to beauty is an insult to its Creator.”
– Luci Shaw
I am moving slowly, but at least I am moving. I took a walk around the block today. I still spend a lot of time lying on the couch.
My husband brought me flowers. I put them in a pink vase on the coffee table.
Then the sun came out.
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The Blessing of Wonder
Our sense of wonder is a blessing from God, given so that we would be continually amazed at His beauty and creation.
– Ravi Zacharias
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Love-a-ly
“What a love-a-ly day! We are going to have a beautiful day today, Nana!” my little granddaughter said as she ran down the trail down to the lake. “Look! Look! Look!”
Soon other children joined her to watch a flock of birds swooping over the turquoise water.
“That’s so amazing! Wahoo!!”
I love the way children greet the morning with enthusiasm. They teach me the joy of wonder.
Yes! It’s here! A new day! And it’s beautiful. Wahoo!
Thank you, Lord.
Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring.
Ransomed,
healed,
restored,
forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing:
Praise Him, praise Him, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.
