Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday Morning Cup of JOY!

As most of you know, I adore being outside and observing the
wondrous creation of God in all of it’s glory.

Over the weekend, I headed out for just such a time.

I am NEVER disappointed!

Before I get to the photos, have you ever thought…

I mean REALLY thought, about the incredibly creative

mind of God??? 

Trust me, if God hasn’t completely blown you away

with just the minute to minute function of your own body,

you haven’t given it enough thought!

HIS CREATIVITY IS TRULY UNFATHOMABLE!!

AND TO THINK THAT ALL HE CREATED ON THIS

EARTH, HE CREATED FOR US TO ENJOY!!

PERFECT LOVE.  JUST FOR YOU AND ME!

{If you don’t know God personally,  click HERE to learn how!}

 

Here we go!  I mean, just look at all this beauty!!

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Such a pretty, serene setting

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Sweet blooms everywhere

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A winding walkway for strolling lakeside

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An Osprey enjoying a fish for breakfast!

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Incredible Ibisses {is that a word?}…wasn’t sure how close
they would let me get, but they obliged this curious onlooker… and are delightful to watch!!

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I read that their legs are only orange during mating season; otherwise they are gray!  How interesting. The orange is really quite bright!

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This was quite the accommodating bunch…they even lined up for me…

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AND EACH STRUCK A POSE!!  Such fun!! 

Aren’t they peculiar looking with those curved bills? 
God really made them unique!

They use them to muddle around in the sand with in the
shallow coastal waters for all kinds of scrumptious meals!

A couple of parting shots…

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One amazing GOD…

One truly delighted God’s Gal!!

Take some time to look at all God has created for you
to enjoy!  You will be in awe of His handiwork, too!

Big sunshiney Florida HUGS!

Have a joyful week!
Becky

14 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos, Becky!! And, yes, God's creation is indeed awesome, magnificent, gorgeous, and any other adjective you can think of.

    You know, as part of my homeschooling, I always did nature study. As my kids got to be in high school, people used to say to me, "Don't you think your kids are too old for nature study?" My response was and still is, "If we are EVER too old to observe and enjoy the creation God has given us, then there is something wrong." One should never outgrow their love of creation...or be too old to marvel at the very creative hand of the God who created it all...out of nothing.

    Have a great day.

    Love,
    Patti

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  2. Thanks for sharing the pics Becky! It is truly wonderful what we are given to enjoy. I love being outside also enjoying everything.

    Here's to another great week dear!

    Love and hugs!!!!
    Karffee

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  3. So pretty!! Love the birds - birds are some of my favorite creatures - so many varieties each one so different!! Amazing that even in one kind of creature God made each so unique!!

    Have a great Monday!!
    Blessings,
    Christine

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  4. I've always loved being outside and always appreciated God's beautiful creations...even more since I got my Camera. Becky...I can't even believe all that I have viewed through that lens.
    His creativity is TRULY unfathomable!!!!

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  5. Fabulous post Becky! Every day I am amazed at the beauty God has given us.

    ~ Tracy

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  6. Hi Miss Becky,
    What wonderfully relaxing photos, made my heart sing. Can't believe you were able to load them,
    I couldn't get anything to load today!! Wierd huh!
    Sometimes I just wish they would leave things along, rather than constantly changing them, it gets annoying sometimes!! lol
    Glad you had a good weekend as well Sweetie,
    Hope to talk with ya soon,
    Love ya, Nellie
    I agree with Patti are we ever to old to enjoy
    God's creative nature! I sure hope not!! lol

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  7. Oooh, lovely photos! God is AMAZING! Sometimes I just have to pinch myself when I'm having one of those moments when God blows me away!!! Thankful indeed!

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  8. Good morning Becky! Love these pics! I even took a walk down my road Sunday and kinda just looked upclose for some little pieces of god's handiwork and snapped them! Loved that moment!this is the Simple Pleasures that God created for us!! Thank you Lord! Have a wonderful Tuesday:).

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  9. I know how you feel. God is so amazing! I love being out in His creation and thinking about Him. I loved the bird photos. You got some really great shots. Have a blessed day dear sister! Hugs, Elena

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  10. Hi Becky,
    God's work is truly amazing. Love the pictures!
    Valerie

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  11. God's creation is certainly amazing and we just have to open our eyes wide and look!

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  12. What beautiful pictures! Thought of you yesterday as I was putting up my fall decorations and pulled out the things you sent me last year! Love, love, love them STILL!!! Thank you again for thinking of me!

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  13. I couldn't agree more with this! I love your pictures and agree that we serve a God of incredible creativity. Seriously, have you ever studied an owl? For some reason, I think that the owl is a real creative masterpiece.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share some JOY!
You're a blessing to me!