God's Handiwork

Mountain Laurel

"Then will all your people be righteous and they will posess the land forever. They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor, " [says the LORD]. Isaiah 60:21 NIV

Praise

How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. Psalm 116:12-13 NIV

His

For I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar--the LORD Almighty is his name. I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand--I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, "You are my people." Isaiah 51:15-16 NIV

Security

"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I safisfy him and show him my salvation."

Refuge

How great is your goodness which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. Psalm 31:19 NIV

From the Heavens to the Deep

Aster in Cade's Cove

Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.--Psalm 36:5-6

Holiness

Showy Orchis

Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.--Psalm 24:1-5

Joy

Adder's Tongue or Trout Lily

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.--Psalm 32:1-2

Unfailing Love

From the Walker Sisters' House

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD,for he has been good to me.--Psalm 13:5-6

Confidence

Iron weed

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them.--Psalm 11:4

Majesty

Flame Azalea on Gregory Bald

O LORD, our LORD, how majestic is your name in all the earth--Psalm 8:1

Praise

Wild Bleeding Heart

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.--Psalm 9:1-2

Fruit of Righteousness

The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17 NIV

Faith

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 3:20 NIV

Faith

Now, these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor. 13:13 NIV

Faith

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV

Psalm 23

Yellow mushroom

Forever. [That's eternity!]

Psalm 23

West Prong Little River

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD. [ That's security!]

Psalm 23

mushroom

Surely goodness and mercy [loving-kindness] will follow me all the days of my life. [That's blessing!]

Psalm 23

Yellow Flag

My cup overflows. [That's abundance!]