Monday, March 1, 2010

Thankful For Creation


Palliated Woodpecker flying in our backyard during the last snow storm.
















"And GOD created the great sea monsters, and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed after their kind, and every winged bird after it's kind: And GOD saw that it was good." Genesis 1:21 NAS

Today, I celebrate the beauty in GOD's creation. Bara (create) means God created the universe out of nothing (V 21,27). From "nothing" GOD created immensely detailed and rich creatures. I stand amazed and I praise HIM daily, as I look upon HIS creation.

Enjoying HIS beauty,

Andrea
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55 comments:

  1. DeniseMarch 1, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    Amen.

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  2. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 1, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful woodpecker. They can be loud when they peck! Love the colors.

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  3. CathyMarch 1, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Amen! I love God's awesome creation.

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  4. SamanthaMarch 1, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Amen. Such a beautiful woodpecker.
    God is so good !

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  5. RitaMarch 1, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    And amazing His creation is! We had a beautiful hawk land in our neighbor's tree. He let me walk almost up to him before he flew. He was wonderful.

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  6. Beth E.March 1, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    What a beautiful picture! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  7. homeschool101March 2, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing. How are David and Amden doing? Keeping you all in my prayers! Have a wonderful week! ;)

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  8. Anonymous :)March 2, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    So many days we take it all for granted. Thanks for the reminder.

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  9. Just Be RealMarch 2, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Amen Andrea. Woodpeckers are awesome, noisy, birds. Thanks for this inspiring message. Blessings.

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  10. Nikki (Sarah)March 2, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    oooooh. love this...and a sign of spring. I stand amazed with you...in His awesome creation...

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  11. KarenMarch 2, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    What a great picture! God's creation is so amazing.

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  12. christy roseMarch 2, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Are you serious? That bird was in your backyard!! That is awesome!!

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  13. Sandra WilkesMarch 2, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    For me it's cardinals. I think God sends them to me sometimes when I need to see Him. It's what I think, and I'm sticking to it!

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  14. The Red Brick FarmhouseMarch 2, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Good morning, Andrea~

    Every morning when I wake up, I am in AWE of this beautiful world around us that our God has created.

    Sometimes when I look at the mountains surrounding us here in the Valley, I cry thinking, WOW.....He did ALL this! It is very humbling!

    Blessings, sweet friend~
    Laura

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  15. Saleslady371March 2, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Now this is the way to start a day! Great pic.

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  16. LorenMarch 2, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    What beauty! I celebrate with you! Our God is Awesome

    Love you so much

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  17. HollyMarch 2, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    How beautiful!

    God's beauty is AMAZING.

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  18. NancyMarch 2, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    How I love "Bara", create out of nothing. It's one of my favorite concepts. Only God could do that.

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  19. RebeccaMarch 2, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    That "something out of nothing" thought just keeps spinning in my mind.

    God truly is in a category all by Himself! His beauty is one-of-a-kind; His creation unmatched.

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  20. JackieMarch 2, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    I stand in awe of His amazing creation!! We can behold His handiwork everywhere.....What an amazing God is He!!!

    Luv and Sweet Blessings!
    Jackie

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  21. Heart2HeartMarch 2, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Andrea,

    I can only imagine just how wonderful it is to have that beautiful woodpecker within viewing of your home.


    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  22. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Great picture and awesome thoughts about our Creator! He IS amazing! God bless!

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  23. Lisa SmithMarch 2, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    came to catch up a bit. love your "dolphin" story; your husband is a wise man.

    also i am praying without ceasing for your family, andrea. i can just picture heaven's gates when they see us coming. =)

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  24. TracyMarch 2, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    There are few things that make me feel as close to God as being in His creation and appreciating the beauty.

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  25. A Mother AlwaysMarch 3, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    Lovely thoughts, thank you for the constant reminders to appreciate life...

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  26. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)March 3, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Great shot of the Pilliated Woodpecker. We have many variations of woodpeckers here on the Ponderosa by I've never spotted a Palliated. Yep, God created everything that is good. AMEN!

    Ya'll have a fantastically blessed day, sweetie!!!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful! :O)

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  28. He & Me + 3March 3, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    What a beautiful picture. Just gorgeous.
    Hugs,
    Mimi

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  29. Auntie CakeMarch 3, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Andrea,
    I was thinking about you and wondering how everything was going. Hope sweet little Amden is on the mend!
    Kate

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  30. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Oh that is so cool, I have not seen our woodpecker lately :(

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  31. Jeanette LevellieMarch 3, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    I so agree. He is amazing. You are amazing. I am amazing.

    Thanks for reminding us of this.

    Love you, dear sister,
    Jen
    Audience of ONE

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  32. NelMarch 3, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Love the picture... beautiful! But then again it is one of God's!

    until next time... nel

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  33. Lori MazzolaMarch 3, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!
    We are still praying for everyone! :)

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  34. EdieMarch 3, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I stand amazed with you Andrea!
    Much love to you!

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  35. Julie GilliesMarch 3, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    What a beautiful photo, especially with the snowy background, Andrea.

    Just last week as my husband and I drove into our neighborhood a red-headed woodpecker soared right in front of our windshield. It took my breath away!

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  36. Jenny @ flutterbyechroniclesMarch 3, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Amen, beautiful picture...I have a license plate on the front of my car that says In The Beginning God Created It All :)

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  37. Attic ClutterMarch 3, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Oh I like that(:)
    hugs,patty

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  38. Aine WillisMarch 3, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    That is a beautiful picture!

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  39. http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/March 3, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    This reminded me of a special I saw on tv tonight, one certain sea creature, and how it lives and breathes and protects itself and finds food, etc. It is truly amazing when we think of the many thousands of creatures God created, all function differently. Actually, it just boggles my mid! What a creator!!

    Hugs!

    Sonja

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  40. AlleluiabelleMarch 4, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Dearest Andrea,

    Oh how I do love God's beautiful creations and to capture it as you have here...BEAUTIFUL...just as you are my friend...one of his BEAUTIFUL creations.

    Love you,
    Alleluiabelle

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  41. KathyB.March 4, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Andrea, I love the verse quoted in this post, and also many corresponding verses in the book of Job. I never cease to marvel at how many creatures God has made that we are still discovering, and how many others have passed into extinction, but DID exist, as did the monsters of old and Leviathan. Awesome, amazing, humbling, our God is an awesome God isn't He?

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  42. KwanaMarch 4, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you for the lovely picture and words.

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  43. EllaMarch 4, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Wow that is incredible Andrea....
    Blessings, GG

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  44. JoyceMarch 4, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    We just saw one of these Saturday afternoon as we were chatting in our neighbors drive. I love birds..we've got so many in our feeder this winter. Recently four bluejays have made an appearance. So far they are behaving : )

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  45. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Bara . . . God created the world from nothing. Thanks for sharing that word with me today.
    Beautiful bird photo too!!!
    Bren

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  46. Tea with TiffanyMarch 4, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Love the beauty of nature. Birds capture my attention. I feed them. :) They remind me of God's care over all creatures, big and small.

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  47. PetMarch 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Thank you for sharing. I love nature and I am thankful for you. Praying for Amden and David.
    God bless.

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  48. HeartsMakeFamiliesMarch 4, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Every morning I wake up and wonder what beauty God has in store for me. I'm glad you saw yours.

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  49. JoMarch 4, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    Beautiful pictures, dear Andrea, with an equally beautiful verse.

    You always hit the nail right on the head: simple, lovely and to the point and I adore you for it.

    Your faith comes through in your writing and the wonder of your photos and enlightens us all blessed enough to be your blog friends.

    Peace and serenity,
    ~Jo

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  50. KristieMarch 4, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    There is so much beauty in God's creation-it is amazing! :-)

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  51. Beth in NCMarch 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    What a beautiful woodpecker. We are blessed to be able to SEE God's creation.

    Love,
    Beth

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  52. RCUBEsMarch 4, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    So beautiful...Just want to come by real quick and leave a warm hello to you sis as I have been busy lately. Just want to let you know I'm keeping you in thoughts and prayers. God bless you always.

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  53. UnknownMarch 4, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    I am enjoying His beauty along with you!!!!

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  54. One Prayer GirlMarch 4, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    A very beautiful picture depicting just one of the beautiful creatures of God's creation.

    PG

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  55. Nana JulMarch 4, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Right down to every little detail! What a Creator we can call Father!!
    Thankful with you Andrea!
    Love,
    Julie

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