Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Beauty & Decay ~

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"It was easy to love God in all that was beautiful.
The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me to embrace God in all things."
 St. Francis of Assisi
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29 comments:

Anonymous said...

Really beautiful.

Linda said...

This is so moving Susan. It is so much easier to find Him in the beautiful, but when we find Him in all things we go so much deeper.
You are such a gift.

Valerie Kamikubo said...

Quite a profound statement.

Connie Smiley said...

So true, and perfectly illustrated.

Ruth Hiebert said...

God is in all things,even the most difficult.

Susan said...

Isn't it the truth!

Beth said...

You've 'shown' the truth of those words wonderfully with this photo.

Patricia said...

Amen.Amen.

Sandra Heska King said...

Yes, m'am. Seeing deep, seeing Him, embracing Him in all things.

JofIndia said...

So beautifully expressed, both visually and verbally...

ju-north said...

A great truth beautifully expressed

Linda P said...

A truth to put into action with God's help.
Thank you for visually reminding me of this truth.

Anna said...

You have such a talent. So many times your posts rock me to the core. I loe this, looking for God-in-it-all. It's all grace.

Anonymous said...

Such a striking photo to go with the words ~ beautiful!
xo Catherine

Susan Cowger said...

Seeing beauty in all things--the Velveteen Rabbit theory. I totally subscribe. Makes the process part of the beauty, the history, not just the moment...

Susan Cowger said...

Seeing beauty in all things--the Velveteen Rabbit theory. I totally subscribe. Makes the process part of the beauty, the history, not just the moment...

Maureen said...

Beautiful pairing.

Kim@stuffcould.... said...

I like the beauty of flowers and decay...in the same photo

Unknown said...

So true.. Perfect photo for this quote.. Hope you are having a happy day!

Hugs~

Jeanne Damoff said...

Lovely! And true.

Claudia said...

yes! in all things give thanks...

joyce said...

There is not much in this world that does not have some beauty (except maybe moths....brrrr....they give me the weebyjeebies!)

Steve Gravano said...

That's a beautiful quote. It is much more difficult to find God in the things I don't find beautiful.

Debbie said...

A perfect image for the quote!!!

Dolly @Soulstops said...

beautiful and true...the dying to self so God's life can live in us...such a process...back home after an unexpected visit to my dad in ICU...he is recovering...blessings, Susan :)

MILLY said...

Lovely image. Thank you for visiting, glad you enjoy my drawings.

Unknown said...

Oh so true...thanks for sharing!!!

cristie said...

ah, there's the rub. xox

caryjo said...

AMEN!! Good reminder of Life. Fits my present day quite well. ;-)