Nature

Spider Web – Beautiful But Temporary

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Spider Web From Below

Spider Web From Below

Spider Web From Above

Spider Web From Above

I saw this one in the garden today and had to post it. It’s one of the big garden spiders (don’t know the real name.)

The intricacy of the web is beautiful, and amazing that God taught the spider to spin it. But, like all things on earth, it is temporary. With all the cats and birds, wind, etc. around here, this one won’t be there for long.

“Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish. His confidence is severed, and his trust is a spider’s web.”  Job 8:13-14 ESV

But, God’s trust is everlasting! Hope in that.

Blooms and Scripture 20

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Cone Flowers

Coneflowers

The coneflowers keep coming back and are beautiful year after year – “in manifold witness”.

Great is Thy Faithfulness:

“Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.”

Source: http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/19#ixzz2dQEM3V9m

“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:21-24 ESV

Blooms and Scripture 18

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Zinnia in the Carport

Zinnia in the Carport

Great is Thy Faithfulness – “Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow”

Here’s another “bloom where you’re planted” example. Or a “keep trying with all your strength and break through!” The Zinnia sprouted in the crack in the concrete between the carport and the ramp. It did find a spot that allowed us to miss it when going in and out.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalms 28:7 ESV

Blooms and Scripture 17

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Container on Steps

Container on Steps

Great is Thy Faithfulness – “There is no shadow of turning with Thee”

Today’s post doesn’t have many blooms either, but you shoulda’ seen it when the geranium was full and there were a million bells. Perhaps we could copy and paste the blooms that are there and cover it up?

Sharon worked at the flower shop for a prom (she’s the corsage wizard) and took two of these as payment. We had this one  on the steps in an alcove, so it didn’t have too much blazing sun exposure and flourished as you see. The other one did get sunburned and ended up about half this size, but it was also beautiful.

Thanks to Sharon for her work and gift – and thank the Lord for more than I can say about that.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 ESV