A Tiny Rosebud

It is only a tiny rosebud ... A flower of God's design. But I cannot unfold the petals with these clumsy hands of mine. And the secret of unfolding flowers is not known to such as I. God opens this flower so sweetly, when in my hands it dies. If I cannot unfold a rosebud, this flower of God’s design, Then how can I have the wisdom to unfold this life of mine? So I’ll trust in Him for leading, Each moment of my day. I will look to Him for His guidance, Each step of the pilgrim way. The pathway that lies before me, Only my Heavenly Father knows. I’ll trust Him to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose. Poem written by Pastor Darryl L. Brown, 1974

Postscript:My sweet blogging friend Jenni in Texas, wrote me after she read this post and told me about a beautiful song called, "When God Unfolds the Rose," which was written by Frank O'Brien, and performed by Tim Spell. I found this video presentation on YouTube, and it is truly an awesome song. I hope you will take the time to listen to it -- it will enrich and bless your day.

Thank you, Jenni, for sharing this beautiful song.

Snapshots

Just a few pictures I've captured during my ramblings in and around Vicksburg (you can click on the pictures to enlarge them, if you'd like).

The "flame" in the center of an Iris

Old Red Barn at Rolling Fork, Mississippi

Bradford Pear Tree Blossom

Robin at Rest

Train crossing Mississippi River at Sunset
Vicksburg, Mississippi

4th of July 2009, Vicksburg

Fountain with Old Court House in Background
Vicksburg, Mississippi

A penny for your thoughts ...

Christmas Cactus Bloom

Windsor Ruins
(Near Port Gibson, Mississippi)

Coming in for a landing ...

Ice Fountain in Natchez
January 2010

Walkin' on Water

Old Cemetery Gate

Lotus Blossom

Stripes

Dogwoods are as glorious in the Fall as they are in the Spring.

Dogwood Seed Pods after a Rain Shower

Ancient Gingko Tree in the Vicksburg National Cemetery

If you would like to see more of my photography, you can visit my Photography with a Southern Accent blog.