Monday, July 18, 2011

Blessings in His Beauty

I went on a hunt and look what I found. . .



625.  beauty in pink petals and spiky tops, and yellow, fluttery wings. . .

626.  glowing yellow from within this beauty. . .

627.  beautiful, deep oranges with spindly middles. . .

628.  beautiful designs within beautiful flower

629.  beautiful light shining on pine needles

630.  beautiful, simple, perfect, leaves

631.  beautiful ladybug balancing on the tiniest of seats 

632.  path leading me home

I'm so thankful to the Creator of beauty and for the paths He leads me on, whether those lead to beauty or other, because I know when He is with me, whatever path He puts me on is the right one for me.  I treasure the gifts of beauty I have seen, and the beauty of those I am around, and the beauty of the One who leads.  This week has been a quiet one for me and I have treasured the blessing of stillness and quietness and the peace and being still and knowing the Presence of my Lord.
(Psalm 46:10)

May you all find beauty this coming week and walk the path He leads you on.

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20 comments:

  1. RodJuly 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Dear Kris, well here I am, as the email requested to look at the blog!

    You might also be interested in my blog that I have written and photographed for over 11 years as I have travelled on with God:

    http://roderickmarshall.blogspot.com

    Feel free to pass it on.

    ps. not writing much these days because change at work is undermining my inner-peace that I use as a check to make sure it is not just me and my ego.

    So sadly by the time I decide to sit and write the muse has passed on. So I hope that God is not too mad with me for keeping for myself and not getting it down fast enough - still that is life with a 1 and 3 year old, not forgetting I am going to be a grandad soon as well!

    blessings to all
    May God bless those who meditate upon the Lord and find His peace to change the world.
    Rod

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hi Kristin - love the last bit about finding beauty and walking on the path He leads. Lovely pics.
    God bless
    Tracy

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  3. Heather RaeJuly 18, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Ohh, I love that first picture! Fantastic! I also enjoyed the little lady on the "tiniest of seats".

    Hope you're having a wonderful day, Kristin!

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  4. JoyFullJuly 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Nice shots!!! love the little lady bug!

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  5. tiffany @ tea w tiffanyJuly 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for popping in on me and my list of gifts. I often use pics with my posts, but I'm having problems with my card reader on laptop. Soon I will be back to pictures. Because they speak life. Yours sure do. I love flowers too. :)

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  6. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful pictures, Kristin! God's beauty is revealed all around us in nature. I'm also thankful for the paths that lead me home - to Him. Many blessings!

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  7. TammyJuly 18, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    It is just beautiful pictures. I especially like the path. Lovely list and thank you for stopping by my little corner of the blog world.

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  8. CoraJuly 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    The path that leads home. . . .!!!!! I just loved that more than anything. I've run so many times, and thought I was so lost, but He always shows us the way home, doesn't He??? I always feel at peace when I come here, and today was no exception! Thank you, Kristin!

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  9. Judith C EvansJuly 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Lovely pictures! I've always had a soft spot for ladybugs. Have a blessed week!

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  10. Stephani CochranJuly 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

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  11. Stephani CochranJuly 18, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    We sure can see God's presence all around us can't we? Thanks for stopping by today, so glad you did.

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  12. CarrieJuly 18, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous photographs! Praise God for such beauty! I adore the ladybug, perched on such a delicate stem. Thank you so much for sharing these - your pathway to the house is wonderful. Glad you enjoyed a peaceful week, nourishment for the mind and spirit.

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  13. Jennifer {Studio JRU}July 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    What a wonderful hunt. Everything is so, so beautiful! Each and every detail... amazing. So much beauty to be found. So much beauty to enjoy. :)

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  14. AmyJuly 18, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Glad you went on a hunt! What beauty you discovered:) That balancing ladybug is amazing.

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  15. CraigJuly 18, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    the day wasn't very nice to me, so I came to a nice place. And look what I found! All of them beautiful – I hearted them – especially that ladybug balancing on the head of a pin. I'm not quite so grumpy now – thank you Kristin - job well done! God bless you.

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  16. Aritha V. July 19, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Glad to read your words: I'm so thankful to the Creator of This Has Been a quiet week for me and one I have treasured the blessing of Stillness and quietness and the peace and being still and knowing the Presence of my Lord.'

    I like your beautiful photos. What is the nature beautiful. There is a beautiful hymn in my language about 'paths and roads to God'
    This touches me most in the song: the words - Keep me in balance!

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  17. Cindy in PAJuly 19, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Beautiful pictures of His creation! Thank you for sharing your list this week. Blessings!

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  18. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful, indeed! I always feel so close to God when I am out in nature.

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  19. Connie ArnoldJuly 20, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I found your lovely blog through Ruby for Women. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures and inspiring posts!

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  20. Bristol @ Diligent LeavesJuly 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Oh Kristin, gorgeous photos, as always!! Thanks to God for all these beautiful blessings in your life!

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