Stillness and Light

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I came across this picture on the net and I thought I’d share it.  I don’t have anything clever to say about it other than it strikes me as being kind of inspirational.

What I see in this picture is a rising sun shining through morning mists in a forest, or could it be near a great and wonderful Garden that has many trees?  A time of reflection and stillness that is dominated by light from above, a light that is chasing all darkness away.

Yes, it strikes me as inspirational, maybe even metaphorical.  It strikes me as filled with hope and yearning for all that is pure, wholesome and good in creation.  It strikes me as a picture of the hope that we share in Christ.

Well, however you might it, there is something hopeful in this picture, and my hope is that you all enjoy a wonderful Lord’s Day to day!

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About Don Merritt

A long time teacher and writer, Don hopes to share his varied life's experiences in a different way with a Christian perspective.
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14 Responses to Stillness and Light

  1. claire's avatar claire says:

    Reblogged this on Song Bird! and commented:
    I love this picture too!

  2. claire's avatar claire says:

    I love so much I’ll reblog. I agree it’s like when Jesus comes and the light beams out so bright and warm in our lives! thanks for posting it!

  3. This beautiful picture resonates with several echoes for me. I recently read a post ‘Exploring Spirituality’ on a blog by Expectantly Listening. She was writing several definitions of Spirituality. In one of them the word ‘nakedness’ leapt out at me and i thought of your recent experience on holiday at the naturist beach and how close you felt to God in the elements and in your nakedness. It also brought to mind the song “I stand complete in you” by Chris Bowater:
    ‘God of grace I turn my face to You, I cannot hide
    My nakedness, my shame, my guilt are all before Your eyes
    Strivings and all anguished dreams, in rags lie at Your feet
    And only grace provides the way
    For me to stand complete.

    And Your grace clothes me in righteousness
    And Your mercy covers me in love
    And life adorns and beautifies
    I stand complete in You.’
    In the picture above, the gentle light of God shines into all our dark places and covers us with Love.
    Thank you for the continuation of this theme for me.
    Julia

  4. khatrain's avatar khatrain says:

    I can only imagine this verse: “And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb.” – Revelation 21:23

  5. PASTOR DAVIS/MASTER TEACHER's avatar PASTOR DAVIS/MASTER TEACHER says:

    Truly an awesome shot!

  6. Planet Zion's avatar Planet Zion says:

    Simply stunning! Thanks for sharing this, our Heavenly Father is so amazing! 🙂

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