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Bible, creation, Divine Artist, God, God's glory, Gospel, Martin Luther, nature, praise, souls, stars
Arboretum, Harrisonburg VA, Spring 2012
“God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone,
but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.”
~ Martin Luther 1483 –1546
O Divine Artist,
whose brushstrokes splash color across creation,
we receive the gospel in a morning walk,
among the fragrant flowers,
in the shade of sycamore and oak,
in moments of holy amazement.
O Divine Artist,
whose glory sparkles in the night sky,
we receive the gospel in hours of rest,
among the sleeping landscapes of our souls,
beneath the canopy of constellations,
in moments of sacred surprise.
Grant us grace to receive your gospel,
however it is manifested in your world,
that we might live to the praise of your glory. Amen.
Words and photo (c) 2013 Mark Lloyd Richardson
dreamprayact 
What a joy to find your inspiring words first thing this morning. I find such beauty and peace in the Santa Maria Valley. Hope your day is filled with unexpected beauty.
Your opening quote is one of my memorized favorites. Your poem here is wonderful and I’ve copied it down because it is a Mark Lloyd Richardson Original worthy of saving to memory! Thank you for sharing this absolutely lovely and inspiring piece of poetry.
With gratitude, always, Gina