Creation Praises God Whatever the Season … We Can Too

I have a love/hate relationship with fall. I love the beauty, cool temps, the fresh feel of the air. I hate the sense of “shutting down” and the thought of what’s coming next—winter. But this year I’m really trying to accept, with open hands, each day as a gift from the Lord. And I think this perspective, from DianeStortz.com three years ago, can help me. Maybe it will help you too.

Yesterday I took a walk at a park near home. I started out on the paved path . . .

But then I headed out on the wetlands loop, all gravel and hilly.
Harder to travel, but worthwhile. I found gold!

And I found beauty among ashes . . .

If we will look, it’s easy to see the creation worshiping the Creator . . .

As we are meant to do.

They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor.–Isaiah 61:3

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.–Matthew 5:15-16

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.–Romans 12:1-2

Scriptures from the New International Version.

DIANE

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Creation Praises God Whatever the Season … We Can Too — 3 Comments

Crystal Bowman on October 9, 2015 at 11:19 am said:

Love the photos and the messages! Thanks, Diane.

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Linda McQuinn Carlblom on October 9, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:

Ditto what Crystal said. I love the photos, especially since we don’t get nearly the fall colors here in the Phoenix area that the northern part of our state get. I also love the larger size of the photos. I know it takes more space in our blog, but it’s so attractive. Great perspective, too, on the change of the seasons. Love the scriptures. Blessings!

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Wendy Sparkes on October 13, 2015 at 6:30 am said:

🙂 Thanks for sharing Diane! A lovely post for this season.

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