The Song of the Forest Trees

21 Sunday Oct 2012

Posted by mark lloyd richardson in Reflections

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beauty, Creator, fall colors, fears, God's creation, joy, Psalms, trees, worries

“Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord.” ~ Psalm 96:12 -13a

Creation sings God’s praise when our voices are silent!

If we are awake and paying attention, we will notice the glorious brushstrokes of our Creator all around us (and even within us).

Yet we often allow our worries to discolor what we see, our fears to dampen the moments of grace we might otherwise trust.

The beauty of God’s handiwork is always near at hand, calling us to open our ears and our hearts to the song of joy heard among the trees of the forest.

6 thoughts on “The Song of the Forest Trees”

Sandra said:

October 21, 2012 at 9:46 pm

Let us all open our hearts and eyes to Gods creation as it unfolds before us. Take but a moment of each day to praise Gods glorious works

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- mark lloyd richardson said:
  
  October 23, 2012 at 9:09 pm
  
  Thanks for your comment, Sandra. I know that you take to heart what you have said here, and it shows in your faith walk. Blessings, Pastor Mark
  
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ltownsdin said:

October 22, 2012 at 7:34 am

Lovely thoughts to start my day!

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- mark lloyd richardson said:
  
  October 23, 2012 at 9:10 pm
  
  Thanks, Linda, for stopping by. I’m glad these words gave you something to ponder at the start of your day! Peace, Mark
  
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Dianne Lynn said:

October 26, 2012 at 11:38 am

Thanks Mark for the beautiful reading! Trees and all of creation are playing such a big part in my spiritual journey, especially right now!

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- mark lloyd richardson said:
  
  October 27, 2012 at 10:01 am
  
  For me too, the beauty of the natural world in all its variety somehow nourishes my soul! Thanks for your comment. Peace, Mark
  
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