I really really really liked this "story" by Luci Shaw. I have no idea how she could possibly write two pages on something as simple as beauty and make it sound so wonderful. I don't think I could have gone into this much detail about beauty and make it sound sweet and engaging like Luci Shaw. She actually has my attention the entire time. She has stated such easy and simple statements about beauty and creativity but it sounds like a revelation!
I especially like that quote at the beginning that says, "Beauty is perhaps one of the few things that constantly calls us back to God." Sometimes we are so busy throughout our day that we neglect the beauty in the world.
We forget to notice the things in the world that God has created with such creativity and passion. He has given us a beautiful school and great opportunities to meet people and learn from people at this school. I mean, seriously...think about the weather today. GOD GAVE THAT TO US. He created that just for us today. It was beautiful!
And for me, every time I see something beautiful, I honestly think of the Lord, just like Luci Shaw said.
Messages of beauty that awakens our sensations and touches each one of our senses make an imprint on our lives and truly last. Luci Shaw said, "They print themselves like pictures on our imaginations and do their transforming work in us, reminding us, if we are aware, of the One behind the messages." THIS IS AWESOME.
We pass by beauty throughout the day, and sometimes forget to notice. But "IF WE ARE AWARE", we can be reminded of God's greatness! It's so simple! It makes so much sense, and it's so easy to comprehend when you think about it, but I don't see how she made it sound so artistic at the same time.
That probably didn't make any sense hahaa if you did understand, please comment and make that sound more simple than how I put it.
Bottom line: I think Luci Shaw, Mary Oliver and I should all go out to tea and talk.
Learning more and more from this class,
Anna Marie
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I like your Bottom line. It would be a great talk. especially with a chai tea latte with a pump of vanilla... just saying. It really is amazing to think that we were all beautifully and wonderfully made. I am daily trying to find out who I am in Christ...
ReplyDeleteP.S. Can't wait to go to Zambia with ya!
I like the way you used the quotes from Luci Shaw and Mary Oliver. Another great post Anna Marie!
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