Drawn in by creation: a photo series
Drawn in by creation: a photo series
A couple of weeks ago, we looked at ways to stay creative during lockdown. This is a lovely example of creative worship from Jeanette Holligan, who has been inspired by God’s creation while on walks around the green spaces of Edinburgh.
Her photography, or photos shared with her from others, often sparks words as well, and her responses have been included with the series of pictures below.
(Photo: Jeanette Holligan)
Oh taste and see that the Lord is good
New life springing up
Heaven and earth meet
A sound is released an invitation a smile
Created to thrive
To burst forth
(Photo: Jeanette Holligan)
What can you see and feel?
I see movement
God’s glory on display
I see beauty in the clouds
Our creator calling us to join him
as he displays his splendour and majesty for all to see
(Photo: Jeanette Holligan)
Beauty in everyday life. Take time to stop when something catches your eye and ask God to speak to you.
The words from a song came to mind – a song based on Amos 9:13, by Kevin Prosch, “So Come”
Behold the days are coming
For the Lord has promised
That the plowman will overtake the reaper
And our hearts will be the threshing floor
And the move of God we've cried out for Will come,
It will surely come
For You will shake the heavens
And fill your house with glory
And turn the shame of outcasts into praise
All creation groans and waits
For the Spirit and the bride to say
The words that your heart had longed to hear
So come
So come
So come
Even so come
(CREDIT: Kevin Prosch, Even So Come 1991)
(Photo: Jeanette Holligan)
Mighty defender
Our Father never slumbers or sleeps
He is fierce as a lion and gentle as a lamb
The mother looks around proud of her new babies
She has dreams for them
But for now their company and nearness she cherishes.
(Photo: Kate Downes)
Drawn in drawn upwards
There's a story being told
I'm invited to look linger and contemplate.
Movement in the sky
God is at work displaying his glory for all to see.
The trees giving an invitation.
Romance is in the air.
Our bridegroom king is wooing us setting us apart.
The green speaks of pastures new fresh encounters. Life more abundant.
If you’ve felt inspired to write, or create your own artworks, we’d love for you to share them. Let us know what creative ways you’ve found to worship during this time!