I know no better illustration of abundance on earth than azaleas in spring.
Their blushing, blooming explosions paint irresistible chromatic strokes across our southern landscape.
But it's an abundance that's relatively short-lived, for much too soon, the azaleas' unassuming evergreen branches will be all that remains of her rosy beauty.
Azaleas are a glimpse of Heaven, I'm sure of it - and as the blossoms fade, they remind me that this is not my home.
While there is beauty all around me every day - in a smile, a whisper, a cool breeze through an open window and the sun that rises and sets in a majestic blaze - they are only a glimpse of the beauty of Christ that never fades and in His presence, a beauty I'll one day gaze on forever.
Where do you see glimpses of Heaven in abundance and beauty this day?
9 comments:
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Beautiful!! I'm seeing abundance in beauty in the lemon cream pie yogurt I'm eating right now :). One day, I'll be at a GREAT FEAST in heaven!
I love these soft flowers.
I always see it when I stop by here.
Such lovely photos - and such lovely words, too. Thanks, Patricia, for bringing us to heaven's door today.
SO lovely - but don't they bloom all summer? My mum had an azalea bush outside our front door, and I picked blooms all summer long. How I miss that bush! I see God's beauty in the abundant sunshine today, lifting my spirits and making me oh so happy!
Today's beauty? Long lines of icicles, dangling like chandelier jewels.
Just like you, Pat, beauty EVERYWHERE!!!! Even rain is beautiful!!! God watering His garden.
In AL I had white Azaleas the length of my house in the front yard. Edged by blue Ageratums. People would stop to look at the beauty!!!
Have a beautiful day!!! JOYCE
Beautiful, Patricia! I never get tired of the azaleas and rhododendron in the spring. It sure is feeling springlike around here.
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