And God said, "You're Welcome!"

On the way to taking my boys to school, we were enamored once again by God's majestic creation. Back in Oklahoma, there are little signs that Spring is around the corner, but here in Washington, you would think it was Spring year-round. The green fir trees, the evergreens, the flowers in bloom, and the grass is green, year round. So while there's a lot of rain, the bonus is Spring-time beauty all year.

As I was speaking again of how beautiful the day and our surroundings are here, Brennan spoke up. "Nana, you know how we have to turn in artwork to our teachers every week. Well, this is what God turns in to us every day -- His amazing creation." WOW!! That scripture is clear...Matthew 21:16 "They asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise." Indeed, out of the mouth of babes........comes praises to God.

My daughter, Staci, captured those thoughts when she wrote and sang a beautiful song called "A Portrait of God's Love". The lyrics are one of my photos for today. When we consider God, as our creator, we MUST believe in His profound love for us. He could have just painted in black and white, but His idea of beautiful is in full color. He gave us the bluest skies, the rainbows, the whitest dove, green pastures, red roses, golden sun.....YOU and ME in our variation of colors, and all for you and me. His love for us began with creation, but the epitome of His love was when He painted a rugged cross, stained with crimson red so that you and I could know the essence of His love. Indeed, everyday God turns in His artwork......and He signs it....."You're welcome!"

Have you stopped lately to bask in our Creator's masterpieces -- His art projects? Perhaps if you took a closer look, you, too, would understand His greatest masterpiece was YOU.