Here in Colorado the colors have been magnificent this year!
Our spring was long with plenty of moisture
and I believe because of that we are reaping the glorious
benefits now in the changing of colors
as our aspen trees, grasses and shrubs show forth their beauty.
Our home is surrounded with glorious yellows, reds, oranges and green
with beauty at every turn.
As I step out of the house I can't help but sing the hymn Majesty;
There's glory at every turn and my praise
is to God and God alone!
Isn't His world glorious?!
Majesty, worship His majesty,
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise.
Majesty, kingdom authority flow from His throne unto His own;
His anthem raise.
So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus,
Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King.
Majesty, worship his majesty;
Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all Kings.
The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty;
the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith
he hath girded himself: the world also is established,
that it cannot be moved.
Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
The floods have lifted up, O Lord,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their waves.
The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters,
yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becomes thine house,
O Lord, forever.
~ Psalm 93:1-5 ~
The reason Aspen leaves change, like the leaves of any deciduous tree,
is because of a decrease in photosynthetic activity
as the days get shorter in the fall.
The gold and yellow colors we see in autumn
are always there; in the fall, they simply are revealed
when the green hues from chlorophyll production fade.
☆ Colorado State Forest Service ☆
I've always said that the leaves on an Aspen tree clap their hands.
Well, flat rather than round stems allow the leaves to flutter
making them sound as if they are clapping.
Plus, stems give leaves strength,
allowing them to twist in the wind.
That is why the Aspen tree is so beautiful when the wind blows.
I pray that you are enjoying all he beauty and glory
that surrounds you.
God, in His greatness shows forth Himself everywhere we look,
don't miss out on the glories He has for you.
Take care my lovely friends and joy to you!
Be Lovely!
Debbie
