I took this picture on a cloudy day in December. I remember my thoughts at the time – even though the sky is full of clouds, there is no doubt the sun is behind them. And so it is with God’s presence in our world. 

The sun is there, even when you don’t see it

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8 
This picture, taken Dec 2, was the last live (outdoor) flower I saw for the year. 

December flowers

With colder weather headed our way, I was looking for a wintery image to share today. I took this photo in mid-December during some very cold weather. I was intrigued by the pattern on the pond, created by the wind. Another instance of being able to see the “invisible”.

Ripples from the wind

After I chose this photo to post this today, I was reading a reflection discussing how to “leave room for the Holy Spirit.” The author, Rebecca Ruiz, includes this quote from Pope Francis: 

The newness which God brings into our life is something that actually brings fulfillment, that gives true joy, true serenity, because God loves us and desires only our good. Let us ask ourselves today: Are we open to “God’s Surprises “?

I believe these photos of “Seeing God” have been a way for me to be open to God’s Surprises. 

The full reflection from Rebecca Ruiz is at:

http://www.ignatianspirituality.com/25202/leave-room-for-the-holy-spirit

Sunrise with Fog in the Valleys, Flight to Boston

As I have mentioned before (and will likely mention every time I post a picture of a bird), we really enjoy watching the birds in our backyard. 

Downy Woodpecker

I think fish are amazing. So many shapes, sizes and colors. I wish had gotten more fish pictures last year. These were at the Columbus Zoo last November. 

Fish, Columbus Zoo

This photo was taken last January. “Looking for God” definitely made me look at things differently. The empty branches on this tree reminded me that it wasn’t that long ago they were full of color and wouldn’t be that long before there was new growth in the spring. 

Trees in the Winter

One of the joys of looking for God during the past year was seeing God in the ordinary. This apple was very plain in appearance, but very tasty!

This is another one of those images that I find intriguing, but I am not sure why. Maybe because the tree looks dead while also looking alive. The tree is hollow but still very strong. For whatever reason, this is where I saw God one December day. 

Sycamore in Sweet Arrow Preserve

I find the moon fascinating. It is amazing the details that are visible to the naked eye. And what holds the moon in orbit around the earth? I know, gravity, but why doesn’t gravity make the moon crash into the earth? 

Super Moon, November 2016