Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Hunting For God

If He is revealed in His creation, surely we'll find Him here.

We closed the science book that educated us about the world's tiniest frogs and set out for the marsh in search for anything special. I always pray for God to uncover some sort of treasure, whether we're shell-hunting at the ocean or picking wildflowers in a field. We'd come here many times before but not with the intent of looking for frogs. What we found thrilled our hearts and caused us to honour our Creator. In a matter of minutes, we discovered three of those full-grown but tiny frogs. There, in a mucky marsh, with the red-winged blackbird singing above our heads and grasshoppers perching on stiff bullrushes, was our real education. He was there with us that day and our treasure revealed a little more of who He is. He desires to make us wonder over His works and draw us to worship Him. And, it's in the searching that we find Him.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 

When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
 what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?
O Lord, our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth.
Psalm 8:3,4,9

Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
Isaiah 55:6

5 comments:

Traci Michele said...

awesome photos and verses! I love the last one!

Love, Traci

PS: where was I in the 4th photos? Behind the camera, lol

sydney ellen said...

Awesome pictures! (as always) especially the ones of Oliver. :^)

Heather@Cultivated Lives said...

Yes, yes and amen!!! I just love how nature points us back to the Creator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful reminder.

Camille said...

W.O.N.D.E.R.F.U.L. post my friend! GORGEOUS photos of those lovely children of yours!! And...yes, the LORD indeed does reveal Himself through creation...what a blessing it is to find HIS creatures in the *wild*. :) We have a boardwalk over a marshy place just like that not too far from here...I like it that we live in the same land. :)

Love to you!
Camille

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

How wonderful! It is always amazing to search for HIS special treasures. I love the tiny frogs. They are so cute! Looks like a fantastic day! I love all the photos and great verses!