Messages In Nature

Messages In Nature

If you look closely, you will see a big heart in this old oak tree. 

I didn't notice it until I looked at the picture, 

yet it was there all the time. 

Isn't that the way it is with love? 

Sometimes we can't see it because of all the clutter and stuff surrounding us...

kind of like not being able to see the forest for the trees. 

But God's Love is right there...in places we don't expect to find it. We just have to step back and take a breath and look again. 

When we look at the "bigger picture", 

we begin to understand the message 

God is trying to get through to us. 

Perhaps you can help me find some other hidden messages in these pictures from more of God's creation all around us...

"He will not be afraid of evil tidings;

His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.  

His heart is established;

He will not be afraid."

Psalm 112:7-8a

 "The Lord is my strength and song,

and He has become my salvation."

Psalm 118:14

"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him."

Psalm 37:7

"Blessed are the meek,

for they shall inherit the earth."

Matthew 5:5

"But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid!"

Matthew 14:27

"Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma."

Ephesians 5:1-2

I thought perhaps these positive words from scripture might be a blessing and a breath of fresh air in the midst of a week full of turmoil and negativity. Perhaps this will inspire you to be on the look out for more "messages in nature", sent with love from God to you!  Be sure to either capture them in pictures, or write them down...and share them with us so that we can be encouraged as well!  

May God be with you always!