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Shouting Trees – Lectio Divina

October 19, 2014 By Jean Wise

“Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy at your coming, O Lord.

Psalm 96: 12

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Master Artist, you have outdone yourself this fall.

You have adorned your trees with magnificent colors – burnt reds, brilliant oranges and mellow yellows with just touch of crispy browns and lingering greens.

My heart leaped as I looked out of the car window this week at your palette of fall fanfare.

I think the trees are dancing with iridescent exhilaration.

They raise their branches in waves of colorful shouts for joy.

All praising you, Lord God, Maker of all.

And I join them in their celebration of creation.

 

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  1. Lisa notes... says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    I love that God made trees to lift up their arms in praise! It reminds us to do the same.

    • blankJean Wise says

      October 21, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      I love trees, Lisa. their lessons are boundless. How deeply rooted they are or should be – how they bend in changing winds, how they lift their arms up in praise in all types of weather. We could learn much from them…

  2. blankmarthaorlando says

    October 19, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Oh, what a glorious photo and reflection, Jean! The leaves here where we live have yet to start changing in earnest, but I’m so looking forward to the colors to come. Blessings!

    • blankJean Wise says

      October 19, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      This time of year can be so beautiful, Martha and I think the very act of looking up and outside of ourselves makes a difference too.

      Have a wonderful week.

  3. blankCeil says

    October 19, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Hi Jean! How I love this. Fall is my favorite season, and the leaves and crisper air do shout to me of the endless creativity of the Creator. Gotta get out for a walk today for sure!
    Have a restful Sunday, my talented friend 🙂
    Ceil

    • blankJean Wise says

      October 19, 2014 at 7:05 pm

      I think I have written before that I used to really not like fall but last few years have been so enthralled by its beauty, it is hard not to fall in love with it. Did you get outside for your walk?

      Blessings on your week!

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