For “the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” 1 Corinthians 10:26. I’m in awe of God’s creation and all He has given us to enjoy.
There’s something about trees. I smile when I see twisted branches, varied colors and textures of bark, above-the-ground root systems, and leaves of many sizes and shapes. My favorites include palm, aspen, banyan, maple, and baobab (Africa).
My husband and I vacationed in Florida last week where I enjoyed both palm and banyan trees.
I smiled as sandhill cranes, fox squirrels, and various water birds gripped my attention at Moss Park in Orlando. A white ibis and alligators fascinated me at Trimble Park in Mount Dora.
We visited Skyway Fishing Pier State Park in St. Petersburg where pelicans entertained us. At Myakka River State Park, alligators, birds, and lizards wowed me.
Two stunning sunsets dazzled us on the Gulf Coast: Fort Myers Beach and Sarasota’s Lido Key Beach.
At Lido Key, hundreds of black skimmers, in their protected nesting grounds, barked their call. We watched in amazement as they swooped with opened bills, skimmed along the top of the water, and snatched their prey.
Bayfront Park in Sarasota offered a relaxed setting where we enjoyed the bay, squirrels, lizards, and banyans.
I smile at the beauty of God’s creation. Which of God’s wonders makes you smile?