Friday, July 11, 2014

Such A Busy Bee....

This week in the garden, I watched a busy bee.... and decided to try to get pictures. He kept moving...

He prepares for take-off here and one leg is extended. Notice that the extended leg has yellow dust on it - that is the pollen being collected and moved to other flowers.
The phrase "Busy as a bee" is pretty accurate.... they move here and there so quickly - I never saw him stop... he was in constant motion.



 Always moving.... .always searching....
God has equipped the bee to do the job he needs to do.... and to do it well. What a blessing to have bees in the garden.... it is helpful on our flowers, but his work is vital for our fruits and vegetables.

















He has left the echinacea........ and  moved on to other flowers.... hopefully on the melons and squashes.... or maybe the cucumbers.... or any of the other plants in our garden.

I am so thankful for bees... and their dedication to their job.  I am reminded that like God equipped the bee for his job.... God has also equipped me for my job and I need to be faithfully doing the work God has for me.  There is joy in knowing that I am doing what I am created to do..... and that the work God has for me to do.... has a purpose, even if I don't always see it.  Thank you for visiting...... I hope you have a wonderful day. :)

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18 comments:

  1. Wholesome JoyJuly 11, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful post! (even though I don't like bees! lol)

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 11, 2014 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you! That was so nice of you to even look at the pictures since I know you don't like bees. :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 11, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    visiting as your neighbor at weekend brew with Barbie. i love the reminder God created us for the task he has for us. so easy to forget that, isn't it.

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 12, 2014 at 6:28 AM

      It is easy.... so glad you stopped by.... and glad to meet a new neighbor. :)

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  3. Inspired By JuneJuly 11, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Lovely shots. They look so fuzzy don't they? I enjoying trying to capture them on camera as well. Have a blessed weekend!

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 12, 2014 at 6:29 AM

      Thank you - they do look fuzzy.... my kids like to "pet" them.. not me, I will just take pictures. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Lovely images, beautiful examples of God's world working together. Just as we should. Thanks! Found you at Barbie's linkup today.

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 12, 2014 at 12:49 PM

      Thank you.... God's creation is indeed amazing. :) Thank you for visiting.

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  5. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Stunning images! I love how you captured his single leg covered in pollen! Visiting from The Weekend Brew.

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 12, 2014 at 6:29 PM

      Thank you so much.... so glad you visited. :)

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  6. UnknownJuly 12, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful post and excellent reminder of God's plan for each of us! Thank you for linking to Saturday Soiree Blog Party! It was a joy to meet you!

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 15, 2014 at 3:38 PM

      Thank you .... and thank you for the blog party. :) Nice to have you visit.

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  7. JESJuly 19, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Such beautiful and bright pictures! Thank you for sharing these Joy :) His creation is amazing!

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 23, 2014 at 10:57 AM

      Thank you - so encouraging to hear that. God's creation is amazing. Thank you for visiting. :)

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  8. Kaylene YoderJuly 21, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    I like the picture of the pollen in the bee's leg! Beautiful pictures and beautiful thoughts! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 23, 2014 at 10:59 AM

      Thank you.... I love it that those little bees are out there working for me in my garden when I'm not even out there. So amazing the way God made them. :) Thank you for visiting..

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  9. MichelleJuly 22, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    You have such clear pictures of the bee.
    I have never seen the intricate details of a bee.
    Thank you for sharing with us.

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    1. Gentle JoyJuly 23, 2014 at 11:01 AM

      Thank you.... Bees were never my favorite thing, BUT all of the gardening that I do has given my a huge appreciation for them. Thank you for your visit and your kind comment. :)

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