These are a few of my favorite things

I have many favorite things, but not all of them inspire me.

Green trees are special as you already know, but I am so inspired by

SWAYING TREES

To lie on the ground under tall pine trees

and watch them sway to a hidden breeze

wondering if God is near-- breathing in and out majestically;

or could it be the breath

of a million angels in chorus

proclaiming God's glory of creation?

I stand,

I sway,

And my heart sings as I join in nature's choreographed dance of the trees.

Other things that inspire me?

SUNSETS

To see the sun begin to spread like water colors flowing across a wet page is mesmerizing; so engrossing one could sit and stare forever entranced by God's artistry across an infinite canvas of blue.

Yes, sunsets are so powerful to me because I feel God's creative spirit as he paints and I am inspired to create as well.

WARM BREEZES

so gently touching my skin like a lover's caress sending chills down my spine

WINDS BLOWING

with power to effortly lift even me if they chose, those same winds that can gently caress

FLOWERS SWAYING

in unison, colors mix and swirl, blending yet separate, a kaleidoscope ever changing

BIRD SONG

just before dusk as they call to each other and settle in their nests with sweet muffled chirps

SUNSHINE

after a rain; the world washed and clean and great joy when it provides a double rainbow

MUSIC OF PIANO AND VIOLIN

so slow and sweet, poignant bliss bringing tears to my eyes

PRAYER WITH EYES CLOSED

blocking out all that would stop me from filling myself with God's sweet Spirit

OLD PEOPLE ALL WRINKLED AND FRAGILE

with seemingly innocent smile like a newborn baby, causing me to want to hug them gently and tell them they are loved

DISCUSSING A NEW IDEA WITH SOMEONE WHO IS ENTHUSIASTIC

matching my own passionate desire to bring a project to wonderful life

GOD'S WORD

inspires me most of all.

reading God's Word may seem routine

until you begin to feel His Spirit guiding your understanding.

that's when magic happens!

His Word comes alive, vibrant, wisdom filled and I am compelled to write of the joy, the repentance, the cleansing, the beauty and I am filled with inspiration and poetry and new songs spring forth and I must create! The magic of His presence allows me to

CAPTURE IT ON PAPER

SING IT IN MY HEART

SHOUT IT ALOUD

AND REJOICE

THAT

GOD REALLY LOVES ME

and I am filled with AWE

Because, Happiness is to know