If you have been reading my latest posts, you know that Patty and I have been quite busy with 3 of our granddaughters who have been staying with us while their parents are on a short term mission trip in Chicago. They have turned our house up side down, but they also fill our hearts with laughter and song. Tonight, we think that their parents will be back and will take them to their home. I think that tomorrow morning we will sleep in.
One of our habits this week with Micayla is to be out of doors in the morning and again in the evening. Even though the days are hot, the early morning is quite comfortable and we have enjoyed looking for birds. (we can usually find them since Patty is faithful to provide a bird feeder.) Micayla is always captivated by the feel of the grass on her toes and never ceases to laugh when the wind blows her hair and dances across her face. She loves to examine bugs and worms and always finds something that fully occupies her attention.
In the evening we play in the sand box and swing until Grandpa gets tired. We water the tomatoes and Granny's flowers and when we are nearly done we have a great time getting each other soaked. Until Grandma calls us in, we are busy chasing fireflies and looking for the evening star. Life is filled with wonder and awe when you are in the company of a 18 month old.
I think the writer of Psalm 104 was filled with that same sense of awe. God is abundant in the natural world! Just thinking about the power that created the earth, formed the oceans and the mountains should be enough to cause us to bow reverently before the creator. If that is not enough, consider the majesty of the night sky, the beauty of a sunset or sunrise. He causes one portion of creation to serve another and thus the circle of life continues.
"May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works......and may God grant me wisdom to "sing to the Lord all of my life." Praise the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord.
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