Leaves like a Painting

Fall leaves along our pathway

"Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty (ESV)." Psalm 104:1

The leaves lined our pathway,

Like a painting from God’s hand.

The rain had brought out their colors,

From vivid wine to variegated tan.

And the boardwalk showed its age and wear,

As if it had been artfully stained.

Oh, the shades of Autumn’s glory,

To me, they are like His words upon a page.

From the trees, from whence they’ve fallen,

Came gold, just like the glowing sun.

There are hues like grass, orange, like sunset,

Sent straight from the Holy One.

There are dried ones that crunch,

And fresh ones, soft,

That have descended with the wind.

They form a still-life before us,

A carpet of beauty, until …

Everyone has dropped from the branches,

And then the cold will arrive.

A new season will be painted,

Right before our eyes.

But as we walk,

In the woods on this day,

We enjoy the glory and splendor that He lays,

Like art at our feet to see Him;

Will you give God praise?

Even the leaves that fall with the rain and the wind are yet beautiful—creating a design, much like a painting. How much more the things that touch us, to shape us and bring out His Spirit within us?

Dear Lord, through the rain, and elements of time and change, may we reflect some artistry of Your character and grace. For this is the evidence of Your Spirit at work, every day, every season, as we walk with You. Paint our hearts with the colors of Your love, we pray. Amen.

A Short Bible Meditation: Jeremiah 5:24, Isaiah 45:8, Job 5:10, Psalm 67:6 and 85:12, Deuteronomy 28:12, and James 3:18

by: deborah goshorn-stenger 2 Pause and Praise Creations ©