The gift of rest

And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation.

Genesis 2:3

What am I grateful for?

Thank you Lord

For the cool spring evening air
And the velvet scented rose petals
For the colour of a momentary rainbow
And beauty that cuts me to the heart and overflows onto my cheeks

Thank you Lord

For chocolate sweet and silky melting on my tongue
And the light in a loved one’s eyes when they see me
For stories that touch me, teach me and change me
And the possibility of dreams fulfilled

Thank you Lord

For the sound of melody and harmony
And the gift of silence and stillness
For people who give the gift of themselves
And for shared laughter and tears

Thank you Lord

For the warmth of a hug that needs no explanation
And a smile that brings sunshine
For the joy of your presence
And the understanding that I am your beloved

Thank you Lord

For every thing
Small and large
That waits for me to notice

Thank you Lord

On a sunny afternoon

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17 (NIV)

Free as a bird

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Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?

Matthew 6:26 (NLT)

Autumn is my favourite season

I love Autumn. It’s my favourite season. I love the glorious profusion of changing colours in the foliage. I love the way the leaves seem to glow as the sunlight filters through them.

I’m constantly amazed at how much attention to detail God has taken over his creation; how stunning and often surprising he designed it to be. And how privileged we are to be able to appreciate it.

I took this photo in Mt Lofty Botanic Garden, one of my favourite places to spend time. I just wanted to share it with you. I hope it brings a little beauty into your day.