This morning's sunrise...56 degrees, and we are expecting a high of only 68 today! The rest of the week looks like cooler mornings but slightly higher afternoon temperatures, with no rain in sight! Sunny, cool days! That's what we look forward to all year long!! Hooray! Fall has arrived in north central Florida!
This is how the sunrise started:
The sunrise just got prettier each minute...
It was a lovely weekend watching the birds and enjoying peace and quiet and sunshiny days...
1 This is my Father's world,
And to my list'ning ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world!
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas--
His hand the wonders wrought.
2 This is my Father's world--
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, sun shining bright,
Declare its Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world!
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass--
He speaks to me ev'rywhere.
3 This is my Father's world--
O let me ne'er forget
That tho' the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world!
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav'n be one.
Did any of you watch the solar eclipse the other day? I attempted to, but didn't have the proper set up so just aimed my phone camera toward the sun and took pictures. I was careful not to look at the sun itself.
But I could tell that the Sand Hill Cranes were a little uneasy about the change in the shadows of the skies. They were lined up on the shore of Still Waters Pond and making their loud noises to the skies:
Until finally they lifted up their giant wings and took off into the air, flying across the pond to land on what they considered more familiar ground...
Oh, I wanted to share one thing that keeps coming back to me.
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Well, friends, I leave you with these thoughts today. How often does Jesus and/or His angels come alongside us at times when we are not totally aware?
Psalm 95:1-8
1 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving;
Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
3 For the Lord is the great God,
And the great King above all gods.
4 In His hand are the deep places of the earth;
The heights of the hills are His also.
5 The sea is His, for He made it;
And His hands formed the dry land.
6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.
7 For He is our God,
And we are the people of His pasture,
And the sheep of His hand.
Today, if you will hear His voice:
8 “Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion,
As in the day of trial in the wilderness..."
1 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving;
Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
3 For the Lord is the great God,
And the great King above all gods.
4 In His hand are the deep places of the earth;
The heights of the hills are His also.
5 The sea is His, for He made it;
And His hands formed the dry land.
6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.
7 For He is our God,
And we are the people of His pasture,
And the sheep of His hand.
Today, if you will hear His voice:
8 “Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion,
As in the day of trial in the wilderness..."
"If you long for a mind at rest and a heart that cannot harden...
go find a gate that opens wide into a secret garden"
That's where I started out in this post, and that is where I'll end...
Don't let our hearts be hardened...spend time listening for God's voice in the places around us...in nature, and in the messages of comfort He gives us through others who may be totally unaware that they are being a messenger of God to us!
Listen for His voice today!
(Listen is my One Word for 2023!)
I'm listening for God's soft whisper, Pamela. I do so love that hymn, "This is my Father's World." What a wonderful reminder that God made all things and is in all things. His natural wonders bring me much joy and peace.
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I think maybe that was "Racer" or one of his furry friends up above me in that tree...what do you think? (((hugs)))
DeletePam: This entry touches my heart. That surgeon sounds like he cares for each patient. I love the pictures of the calico cat. I didn't watch the eclipse. God led me through a very interesting Sunday. The important thing was He was there with me. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteOh Cecelia, I hope you are okay. I've been praying for you! Peace and blessings to you and yours as well, my friend.
DeleteThis weather is great! It's supposed to be 44* here tonight. Such yummy temps.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't get to see the partial eclipse because our area was socked in. It did get very dark. That's about it.
Hope y'all are outsite enjoying all this loveliness. Steve is sighting in his rifle (General Gun starts Saturday) and I'm donating about a kazillion genelogy books to the Pierce County Public Library. I just don't care to research all the time anymore. Now I've got lots of room in my Home Office. What can I trash it up with .... ?? *giggle* Yeah, I'll dream up sumthin'.
Love & Blessings. xx
How I delight in seeing 'your' cardinal, Pam! Like my mother, they're my favorite.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, I/we totally forgot about the eclipse. Isn't it amazing, how intuitive the birds and other animals are to these things. I've even heard it said, their behavior can herald the coming of a tornado.
The Great Physician, yes! I love that -- and his sharing about the gallery present during John's surgery. I'm guessing this took place at a teaching hospital, like UAB?
It is my Father's world!! Love that song. Lovely photos of your Still Waters Pond and your feathered friends... and the kitty!! Sure seems like you have a great doctor looking after your hubby!! xo
ReplyDeleteOn this day when I am tired and it's dark, cloudy and rainy, I appreciated every topic you covered here. Fall in Florida. Birds. Good doctors. Secret Gardens.
ReplyDeleteHave a restful evening.
What a lovely post. I have never hear the hymn "This is my Father's World." The lyrics are beautiful. We were discussing God's creations Sunday in one of my bible studies and how He created everything with man in mind and that each animal and plant work together and help keep this planet in perfect harmony. What an awesome God we serve :) He is always watching over us and pouring His love down on us.
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Beautiful pictures, Pam! Sure enjoyed them. Really pretty ones of your pond and garden. I love your Secret Garden signs! Yes, I like to just sit outside........just sit......and ponder. Enjoy the sounds especially the birds. So so peaceful. I love to quietly sit in my rocking chair on the porch, or in the garden. I'm sure loving these cool breezes, hope the heat and sweltering and sweating is over for the season. Fall is nice! And, dang it!-----we still have the "air jaws" skeeters swarming about here, I hope they LEAVE SOON. Our hummingbirds are still visiting the feeders, are yours still there or have they gone yet? It seem so late for ours to be here. I told Mr. Front Porch maybe they've decided to spend the winter with us! ha ha LOL hugs!
ReplyDeletePraying for your husband's good health; and for you both.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to visit your garden in photos and see all the birds which we do not have over here.
God bless.
That red cardinal is stunning! The picture of Jesus in the operating room is wonderfully comforting. I'm really enjoying the cooler weather here in Florida -- getting to wear different clothes!!
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