A HAPPY HEART

We took a weekend trip down to Hill Country to see the wildflowers. On the way back we toured Fossil Rim and got to hand feed this delightful giraffe. I sat on the passenger side window and shot him as he stretched way above the car roof on the driver's side. He was about to stick his head in the window and take some feed from my husband's hand. I got to feed him, too. We couldn't get the smiles off our faces for quite awhile.

I couldn't help but think he was looking at me, and we were both thinking,
"Now that is one of the goofiest looking creatures I have ever seen!"

A happy heart makes the face cheerful.
Proverbs 15:13

Under His Wings

I edited this picture with high contrast and came up with these wonderful colors on the bird's feathers. It reminded me somewhat of Indian war paint. In fact, I found it interesting that scripture in the vicinity of the picture script spoke of protection from fowlers and arrows:

I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare...
Psalm 91:2-3

You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day.
Psalm 91:5

Fragrant Paths

It's the time of year in Texas when I carry my camera with me in the car. You never know when you will see a patch of stunning wildflowers. I took a different way home this morning and passed this rocky hillside covered with a dense crop of bluebonnets. I couldn't get close enough to smell them, but found a path that got me in picture-taking range.

When we obey him,
every path he guides us on
is fragrant with his lovingkindness
and his truth.
Psalm 25:10

Two are Better

We had quite severe storms with lots of tree and home damage early this morning. I thought it might be an opportunity to go out to my flower road and catch some photos of birds circling for something to eat. I was magnificently blessed to get these tandom fliers.

It reminds me that it is good to ask for help sometimes. I am prone to do things by myself, and sometimes get overwhelmed with the task. Some things will not change much...like help in the kitchen while preparing a meal. Oh, but the dishes afterwards??? no problem! My lovely husband is glad to help, and we make a good team.

Pierced

I was drawn more to the previous photo of the sword in the sky last night. As I worked with it, God was showing me some things. I starting researching scripture to align with the word what the photo was showing me:

What I thought was the handle originally, really was the tip pointing down towards earth...the WORD in flesh coming to earth. The tip seemed to be piercing through a layer (of flesh), and blood seemed to be spilling out from the wound, covering the earth. The sword of the Spirit, the WORD...the WORD was with God, (Jesus), sent to earth to bear the sins of many on the cross.
In Isaiah (written before Christ had come to earth as man) it is written:

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace.
Isaiah 53:5

...he poured out his life unto death,
and was numbered with the transgressors,
For he bore the sin of many,
and made intercession for the transgressors.
Is. 53:12

Amazing prophecy foretold by Isaiah. God continues in this present day to strengthen and confirm His Word and truth to us in mysterious ways.