“Maybe Christmas,” the Grinch thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”
It’s time for a Daybreak Christmas Break. The following five images were all captured at 7:26 a.m. on five different mornings between November 27 and December 15. The last four images were captured in the same four-foot square area. They illustrate how the holidays are not just a time for rejoicing, but also for reflecting.
I came across these verses in the first chapter of Luke. They are part of a proclamation made by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, a forerunner of Jesus Christ. Needless to say, they captured what these daybreak images mean to me at Christmas time:
“By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (Luke 1: 78-79)
Peace to all.
Time for reflecting, yes! Love the “reflecting” in that first picture. Nice to carry these pictures with me through the remaining days of Advent.
Thank you!
You are so welcome, Carol. Your friendship brings me so much light, too.
Sharon, I deeply appreciate the connection of Scripture to the beautiful pictures. Again the coming of light brings hope (the first candle of Advent) which I need so much these days. I good reminder that the sun and God are faithful. Thank you.
Charlotte — how about that? Me quoting scripture! Yeah, believe it or not, I crack open the Bible every once in a while. Some great poetry in there and the story of Jesus is pretty compelling, too. (: xoxo
Stunningly beautiful. Thank you for your talent.
xoxoxoxoxo, Kelly
Is that first image of the Beaver Dam? It reminds me of your December calendar photo, which I sit with every morning. So lovely. Today, as I sat the sun came through the window, as it passed in and out of clouds. It was fascinating how it changed the light in your photo too, intensifying the reflection or muting it. Thanks for bringing such loveliness into my life.
You are very welcome, Beth. Yes, that first image is of Beaver Dam Creek, one of three favorite shooting spots. I’ve taken about 3,000 photos over the past four years from these spots. Needless to say, none are the same. The sun — she’s always an original. xoxo