9.23.2008

More than beautiful

Isaiah 33:17
Your eyes will see the king in his beauty and view a land that stretches afar.


Me on the beach in Aruba.

Bird in South Africa.

John and Meghan trying to pose for a Christmas card.

Leopard cub in South Africa.

Sunrise Haleakala Maui, Hawaii.

Hawaii from our helicopter.

Sunset Ludington, Michigan

I haven't been able to get this thought out of my mind today. I find it impossible to adequately describe the beauty in any of these pictures with words. Today my husband and I went for a walk and watched a butterfly flying around a beautiful wildflower. The sight was amazing. So many times I don't even stop to notice. Yesterday as I drove to work I saw the most beautiful sunrise with the sun peeking through the clouds in a perfect circle. How do we adequately describe the beauty to someone? We need to experience it for ourselves. I cannot wait to experience Heaven for myself one day as it will be more beautiful than I could ever imagine or explain

It is even more difficult to describe the unfathomable (Is that a word?) love He has for you and me. It's a lot easier to describe the beauty we see with our eyes than the beauty we feel in our hearts! His love is so much greater! I'll be amazed and so will you!

How Marvelous (I Stand Amazed) - Chris Tomlin

Love,
Angie xoxo

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

How beautiful the creations of God--can we even imagine our Creator? Thank you for the reminder. I walked out tonight to a million stars--no electricity means darkness, but it means our eyes are more open to really see. Heaven will be so amazing. Love, Annette

Given Grace said...

Such beauty!

I can only image what we will see in Heaven!

Joy Junktion said...

What beautiful photos. You are a blessed woman to be able to travel so much. I never get out of Arizona.

Joyful said...

Amazing pictures that speak of our amazing God.

I always wonder at all He has created that no eye has yet seen - created for His pleasure and glory alone.

I stand in awe of Him,
Joy

Tonja said...

What beauty to see this morning! There is no greater artist than our sweet Lord. No one can even come close. I've heard it said that "all art is merely an attempt to match The Master Artist.'

Heaven has to be amazing! We'll be singing and rejoicing and everyone will be well! Praise God! I cling to that promise!

Abba's Girl said...

He has given us just a taste here on earth of the beauty in heaven. I don't think our finite minds can even grasp worshipping Him as 1 body in spirit and truth, dancing on golden streets, and being with our Father forever.

Love, Annette

2nd Cup of Coffee said...

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

lori said...

Great Post Ang!
I'm am kinda speechless, which is odd for me

Michelle V said...

Isn't it amazing to see such beauty and think that it will be nothing compared to the glory of Heaven?! Great post!

Blessings
Michelle

Fran said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful reminder. Thank you for reminding me to notice the beauty I can see and also grasp the love He has for me.

Hugs,
Fran

andi said...

O, I love the pictures!!!! It was a mini vacation! :) Thanks for sharing. Life just slowed down and eased up as I read. Thanks!

Paula V said...

Beautiful pictures, Angie. The beauty around us is enough to prove His existence. The beauty around us is enough to prove His love and care for us. Why else would He make things so beautiful? 1) to prove only HE could do it and 2) to provide enjoyment for us b/c He loves us so much.

Yes, I think unfathomable is a word at least in Paula's Dictionary.

Thanks for reminding me to stop and see His beauty in ALL things big and small in nature.
Love ya,
Paula

Pat said...

Hi Angie,
I love your blog, just found you tonight through Traveling the Road Home
Beautiful!
Pat

JeanMac said...

Beautiful post and words, Angie.

Nicole said...

What beautiful pictures!!! Thanks for sharing. Our God is such a great artist and He loves us sooo much!!!

Love,
Nicole

Justabeachkat said...

Hi sweet friend!

Remember me? Life has been sooooo C-R-A-Z-Y lately...but a good kind of crazy, so I can't complain even though it has kept me from visiting. But...I'm home now...for a week or so anyway.

I've had fun reading all your posts I've missed. Gosh, you've been a busy bee. I sure do love your heart.

Hugs!
Kat

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