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Saturday, May 27, 2006
Warm autumn

It’s early morning here and black as night outside. The autumn air is so warm, 18C or around 65F and its 90% humidity.

God is watering His creation. The music of the rain filters through the darkness like tiny liquid diamonds tinkling in a crystal glass. So pretty, so sweet, so needed and welcome.

Our God amazes me. He could have created things not to need the rain, yet He chose it to be this way. He chose for us to see His provision, His love.

He created some plants to need the frost. Some fruit need a frost to make them sweet for the picking.

Seeds and bulbs need winters chill in order to flourish in the spring.

Gum trees need fire for their seeds to open and sprout.

Life needs death in order to grow.

Nature mirrors our needs.

When we die in Christ, we live for Him.

May God's love fill our hearts and our praise fill the throne room.
 
posted by Rulan at 6:07 AM | Permalink |


21 Comments:


  • At 7:13 AM, May 27, 2006, Blogger jel

    That was sweet!

    Afternoon from the states :)

    take care friend enjoy the day!

     
  • At 9:08 AM, May 27, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Thanks Janice. May you enjoy your day also. Is it still day there now or is it night?

     
  • At 10:07 AM, May 27, 2006, Blogger jel

    as I write this it is 5:o6 pm, but it is still daylight, it don't get dark until about 8, in the summer.

    will be thinking of ya when we are fishing this weekend! :)

     
  • At 4:05 PM, May 27, 2006, Blogger David Meigs

    We had a thunderstorm last night.

    Or was it someone bowling in Heaven?

    Stay dry.

     
  • At 4:41 PM, May 27, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    David, hi there. I love thunderstorms.
    Someone bowling in Heaven? Ouch, that would be one huge hailstone if it fell through the clouds.

     
  • At 4:43 PM, May 27, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Janice, how about sending us some fish?

     
  • At 5:54 PM, May 27, 2006, Blogger M. C. Pearson

    I love the rain too. It is off and on thunderstorms here right now. I love the smell of the newly fallen rain as I drive...the asphalt just getting wet smells soooo good. Do you know that smell? Mmmmm. I also love it on nature of course...LOL. Beautiful Post Rulan.

     
  • At 6:45 PM, May 27, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    m c, hi there. Wonderful thunderstorms, I love them and I love that wet asphalt smell. Oh, and if the asphalt is hot enough, the steam rises off it and dances in the sunlight as it peeks through the clouds again.

     
  • At 1:43 PM, May 28, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Tim, hi there. Nice to have you visit.
    wow. How hot does it get out your way?

    May you also have a great weekend and may the Lord bless you.

     
  • At 4:45 PM, May 28, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Karen, Hi there. So nice to have you visit. I am so glad I could be of encouragement to you. We have an awesome God who loves us all dearly.

    May He richly bless you.

     
  • At 6:07 AM, May 29, 2006, Blogger Ame

    Rulan ... I love coming into your presence through your writing :) You create a place of peace and tranquility and refreshment. The place you write about draws me to it, and how I would love to spend a month there resting and healing and rejuivenating.

     
  • At 6:34 AM, May 29, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    ame, hi there. Thank you. You can go to that place anytime. Just close your eyes and meet with Jesus. He has a special garden, a special place of meeting just for you and He, where you can share in His presence. He loves you.

    God bless.

     
  • At 1:44 PM, May 29, 2006, Blogger Kitty Cheng

    Rulan, this is such a wonderful post. It put a smile on my face.

    It's cold here in OZ, and God is watering His creation here too :) I love how you compare rain and darkness to liquid diamond and a crytal glass...so beautiful! Yes I long to be in His presence all the time, and I surrender my throne room for God.

    May God bless you richly as you walk with him moment by moment.

     
  • At 12:00 PM, May 30, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    A heartfelt hug for inspiring my next writing project...I never thought about how my world would be if God had indeed created things not to need rain. Your insight into the most simple of life's pleasures always makes me smile. Thanks.

     
  • At 5:06 PM, May 31, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    that was a picture of peace. i love it!

     
  • At 12:16 AM, June 01, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    Hey'a Rulan,

    I like this shot. It's warm, but moody with loads of space. Beautiful hues, and I'm sure the thumnail doesn't do the original image justice.

    As a side note, I tried to reply to your message on the Xianz site, but was given the message, 'I'm sorry, you can not send a message to this person'. Any ideas how I can sort that? Just new to the site so not sure if I'm doing it right. Also, check out my blog at 'www.acoustics4me.blogspot.com'

     
  • At 11:12 AM, June 01, 2006, Anonymous Anonymous

    G'day again. I have recieved a message on Xiana from another member, and I just click 'reply' and type a messange and send it and they get it. But when I do exactly the same for you, it says, 'Sorry, you can not send a message to this member'? Weird huh....

    So you like Landscape photography most? Have you checked out some of the amazing portfolio's on http://www.ephotozine.com ? Inspiring. I have a Pentax SF7 film camera, with 28-80 macro, and 75-300 zoom. And I have a compact cheap Canon digicam which I use for uploading pics for TradeMe. But I am really wanting a Digital SLR (probably Pentax as I really like the quality of my film Pentax). Then I can really start practising my photography without it costing me anything. What camera do you have? Cheers, Me

     
  • At 6:25 AM, June 02, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Kitty, hi there. Lovely to see you. Thank you. I am glad you like it. I love the sound of the rain and can't help picturing the beauty of it.
    God is so wonderful.

    Have a great weekend and God bless.

     
  • At 6:34 AM, June 02, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Sissy B. Hi there. It's nice to have you visit. I inspired you? wow. So cool. What do you write?
    It warms my heart to know I can share my joy in God's creation and touch another.

    God bless and may you have a great weekend.

     
  • At 6:37 AM, June 02, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Pia, hi there. How are you?
    Thank you. May the Lord fill you with His great peace and surround you in His love.

    Have a great weekend and God bless.

     
  • At 6:50 AM, June 02, 2006, Blogger Rulan

    Acoustics4me, hi there. Nice to have you visit. Thank you for your encouragement.

    As for Xianz not letting you message me, I'm not sure why it's doing that. You are on my friend list so you should be able to send one. Thanks for letting me know. I'll have a look into it.

    Have you tried asking for help at Xianz? Is Robbie an admin there? Perhaps he could help with what we or I need to do to fix it.

    I am camera happy and shoot whatever catches my eye. I have a canon and also a zenit E. One day I would like to own a digital. Oh for the money. lol

    Have a great weekend.
    Blessing to you.