Tuesday, November 1, 2011

A Withered Fading ~






the grass withers
the flower fades
but the word of our God
shall stand forever
Isaiah 40:8

32 comments:

Beth said...

You've captured the beauty in the 'aging' of the plants, just as there is beauty in the aging of humans. Wonderful scripture!

Glynn said...

Lovely, Susan. Even decay can be lovely.

Cheptoek said...

Amen!

Anonymous said...

Just lovely, Susan. Blessings to you and yours today.

Anonymous said...

I woke up to snow yesterday morning. I think I like the browns better! :(
xo Catherine

Heavens2Betsy said...

Just beautiful! penny

cristie said...

you capture each season with its own beauty. and isaiah reminds us so well. xox

MadSnapper n Beau said...

amen and amen. that second flower is spectacular.

Louise Gallagher said...

Through your eyes, I am gifted with seeing the beauty in everything.

Thank you.

Leslie said...

There is so much beauty and truth in this series...

Valerie Kamikubo said...

A beautiful portrayal of scripture, Susan!

JofIndia said...

"Withered fading..."
That feeling is familiar, Susan: it's something I experience every morning - when I look in the mirror to shave!
Truly super pictures..

Kissed-by-the-Wind said...

What beauty, Susan. The slow release.

Maureen said...

What's lovely is to know that His hand carries the restorative power to remake the fallow fields a thing of beauty.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Thanks for this perfect verse,what a comfort that is.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Amen to this! And you show some lovely fading, too.

Duane Scott said...

Oh, I love this!

Susan, I've missed you! :)

Ms. Becky said...

truly a beautiful series Susan. happy day to you.

Steve Gravano said...

Perfect photos for Isaiah 40:8. I especially like the top photo, they look frozen.

Glenda said...

I just listened to the words: "Ancient words ever true . . ." and I'm thankful they stand forever!

Beautiful images!

Mari said...

Perfect! I love that verse and it's perfect with this!

Joan Elizabeth said...

I often think of that scripture and do love the shot at the top.

rjerdee said...

Ahhh, my scripture for the day...

Anonymous said...

Amen! This truth in scripture has lifted me to-day.

Linda said...

The changing of the seasons always reminds me of His unchanging character - His absolute faithfulness.
The pictures are stunning Susan.

Anonymous said...

I, too, am withering, but I am so very thankful that my God stands forever. I will see Him one day face to face.
loving you, ~ linda

Connie Smiley said...

What an excellent illustration for this wonderful Scripture!

Patricia said...

Thanking God for his Word... and yours in pictures. You bless me.

Anonymous said...

pretty

Rick said...

And the seasons remind us of that truth ... if our hearts are open. Wonderfully illustrated Susan.

ELK said...

so love the withering of the season ..a beauty held and captured by you so stunning Susan!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful post!