In a quiet corner of the forest, something started to grow. What its purpose is, I don't know. But quietly, steadily, without fanfare, it did what it was supposed to do. And a few weeks ago, I passed by. I was struck by the almost grotesque shape and the colours blending so beautifully. There in the forest was a marvel of creation.
And it made me think about how often I do things that I don't really need to be doing. What was I created to do and be? These are the questions that I have pondered throughout life and especially in the quieter days of mid-winter, a time of dormancy, of being still, of preparing to grow something new.
I love making things. But I can't create anything like this - only God can.
There is a Norwegian poem saying:
ReplyDeleteA poem can be written by everybody, but only God can "write" a tree.
The translation takes the rhyme away.....
What an awesome God that can create such beauty in nature. Wonderful photo Lorrie.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how pretty fungus can be.
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I love the look of Mushrooms! This is a lovely photo.
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