Day 3: Fascinating
Singing My Way Through Write 28 Days
Five Minute Friday: Ignore
“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.” Psalm 19:1 (NLT)
What a Wonderful, Fascinating World
“I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world”
Louis Armstrong
It’s everywhere we look. If we look. The colors, textures, patterns, and all the intricacies of God’s artistry in nature. It wasn’t until I began learning about photography that I truly started noticing the perfect attention to detail in creation. The more I discover, especially in unexpected places, the more fascinating it becomes to me. I now find myself asking the same question as David did long ago. Why?
“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers-the moon and the stars you set in place-what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them.?”
Psalm 8:3-4 (NLT)
Who am I, a mere mortal, so far from deserving, that God should think of me by surrounding me with such beauty? Birds adorned in breathtaking feathers, each one amazingly unique. Flowers, delicately awash with more colors than an artist’s palette can hold. The sky, the sea and everything in them. Trees, rocks, all the animals on earth. Even the iridescence of a fly of all things! If we go back to the Psalm, David really answers his own question and mine, he says, “that you should care for them.”
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. The don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?”
Matthew 6:25a, 28-30 (NLT)(emphasis mine)
The sun glittering on water, butterfly wings, leaves fluttering against a brilliantly blue sky, a new born lamb, even the inside of an acorn cap of all things! The list is unending because, He’s everywhere we look. If we look. It’s difficult to ignore that we are surrounded by a mosaic of God’s care for us. Each and every piece precisely and expertly crafted as reminders of His great love for you and me. That’s who we are! He planned it this way from the beginning. And it was and is very good. What a wonderful world indeed!
Thank you, Cindy. I sense a kindred spirit. And He saw that it was very good. The earth is full of His glory indeed. Dawn #15
Oh my Dawn it sure is and I love discovering it in new and unusual places. Thank you for taking your time to stop in!
Amen!
Love the song and the pictures in your post–especially of the blue bird.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sandra. Those ole Blue Jays do drive me crazy at the feeders but they are absolutely beautiful and each one unique. It continuously amazes me! Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it a lot.
This is lovely. FMF friend #21
Thank you Mitzy. It was kind of you to stop in.
I agree, it is a wonderful world! I love the photos you shared here. And I love how creation points us to God. I always feel closer to him when I am out somewhere appreciating the beauty of creation.
I feel closer to Lesley. I think seeing how nature all works together is a reminder that God’s in control and has it all figured out, so I don’t have too! Thanks for taking time to stop in.
It’s truly a wonderful, fascinating world we live in. That song is evergreen, isn’t it?
It is timeless Corinne and the attitude we all need these days I think. Thank you for stopping in to comment. It means a lot to me.
I love the song that you referenced. I can just hear Louis Armstrong singing it! Your photos are beautiful. Blessings to you, Cindy!
No one can sing it better can they Gayle? I always enjoy your photography too! It’s interesting to me what we can see through our lens that we might miss with our eye. Thank you for taking time to comment!
Beautiful reflection! I love contemplating God through the complexity and beauty of nature and biology. 🙂
Me too, Amy! Sometimes it’s too much for my little brain to comprehend but always leaves me in awe! I appreciate you stopping in!
First – I love that song. What a wonderful world we would see. If we would see. The patterns, the hues, the changes only seen in nature. The endless possibilities only from the creator. I’m glad you learned about photography so you can share beauty with us.
I’ve always loved this song too! And yes, soooo many possibilities from the Creator! It’s crazy when you stop and think about it. Thanks for taking time from your vacation to comment, Jane! You’re a blessing to me.