Appreciating The Beauty of God's Creation In The City

As I grow older and more reliant on my Heavenly Father.  I am learning the secret to Philippian's 4: 11-13 " I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do everything through him who gives me strength."  This is our third Thanksgiving in Korea.  To be honest the ache in my heart throughout the holiday season hasn't gotten easier.  I yearn for the holiday traditions we've developed throughout our lifetime.  I ache for my beloved family and friends!  I miss the feel of Christmas in the air!  However, my reliance on God for comfort, sense of belonging, and the joy of reading His word, continues to heal the ache in my heart.  The moment the ache begins to take hold, I find myself seeking God through prayer and His word.  He gives me a heart of Thanksgiving, peace, and contentment.  

These pictures depict my feelings for the holidays while living in Seoul.  Living in the Midwest I cherished the hills, forests, limitless land, and the beauty of the falling leaves.  Seoul has MUCH beauty but in the midst of big buildings, big bus's, and limited greenage.  I have learned to see the beauty of a bus under a tree full of red, gold, and orange.  I miss home, but I am enjoying the beauty of God's creation in another part of the world.