Psalm 19:1-4a, "The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or a word; their voice is silent in the skies; yet their message has gone out to all the earth, and their words to all the world." New Living Translation
I am a small town Southern girl and always will be. Some years ago my husband and I visited a certain well known American city. After several days of walking up and down sidewalks filled with jostling people and riding through noisy, busy traffic on streets edged with high rise buildings, I grew tired of concrete and asphalt. I longed for my yard that is shaded by giant trees, with soft, green grass underfoot.
There is nothing like seeing an ocean that stretches endlessly to the horizon; or having a view of looming mountain peaks garnished with ribbons of waterfalls or laced with icy, winding streams; or walking through a fragrant garden with a riot of blossoms against a background of variegated greenery; or enjoying God's handiwork twinkling in a black night sky to enable one to experience anew the greatness of an awesome God. In His creation we see the incredible power, the astounding wisdom, and the loving provision of the Creator. Somehow being in nature brings us closer to God and gives us a greater love and appreciation for Him. It also gives us a new perspective because our problems seem to fade in importance when viewed in conjunction with God's fantastic world.
O Lord, my God, how truly great You are!!! Amen.
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