The heavens declare the glory of God. Psalm 19. Creation is telling us a story. Every day, to every person the voice of creation is speaking. Calling out to us about the glory and wonder of God. I am touched by the stars of the sky, by trees, and by birds.
When the heavens are brass and nothing is speaking to us, creation still calls to us about the goodness of God. What part of creation speaks to you?
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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All things in nature speak to me--especially the sky. ; )
My favorite though, and I think I've mentioned this before, is the Grand Canyon. Before going on our first trip there, my dad said to me, "You've seen the Grand Canyon before--you fly over it every time you go to Las Vegas". Which is true. But I hadn't really seen the Grand Canyon until I stood there at the very edge in the most awesome quiet and so moved by the wonder of it's vastness.
Let me describe my very first "close-up" view though. Chuck and I drove from Flagstaff, AZ north to some little town near the south rim. I had not seen any sign of a canyon during this drive. When we get there we arrange for a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. When we board the helicopter, we are given headphones. Through the headphones we listen to some history of the area and the native indians. But we're flying over pine trees and I'm wondering where this "grand" canyon is. Soon we're listening to the music from the movie, Chariot's of Fire. If you remember, this is some powerful music. And at the end, just as the music is reaching it's climatic ending, the helicopter dips over the edge of the canyon that seemed to come out of nowhere. The sight literally took my breath away and Chuck and I were both moved to the point of tears. I'm tearing up as I write this--it was one of the most incredible moments in my life. Per Chuck's request, I will be taking my daughters there someday and I hope they "get it"--peace, serenity, nature, wonder, beauty and the incredible sense of His presence--it's all right there.
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