Beauty in a Shrub

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One definition of the word shrub found in my Chambers Dictionary is: “a small bush.” To think that the Great Creator would place such beauty in a “bush” is another creation wonder that amazes me.
 You and I too have been created with such beauty. What do you think of these words
from the pen of the Psalmist David:  “I will give thanks to you because I have been so amazingly and miraculously made. Your works are miraculous, and my soul is fully aware of this.”1 …  and this amazing and miraculous beauty defies age, culture or gender. 
 1. Psalm 139:14 (GWT)


Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) 
Photo:Norfolk Botanical Garden
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Anonymous said…
And it was good. :) He said so.
November 7, 2012 at 2:32 AM
Merle M. Mills said…
Agreed Patti. Thanks for stopping by!
November 8, 2012 at 10:38 PM
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