Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Dear God,

I wanted to stand on the side of the mountain highway to cry out, "Praise to you, Lord God, creator of heaven and earth.  Praise to you!"  How could I not want to declare my gratitude for the views outside my car window?  It was stunning.  Icy branches with snow white hoarfrost on the mountain sides encircled me.  I kept driving and repeating:  "Oh Lord, thank you, thank you!  So beautiful!  Thank you!"

The scene before me lasted only minutes but it was enough for me to reflect upon the majesty of your artistry.  I have never witnessed a more exquisite display of nature!  As I continued my drive home, another 450 miles I kept thinking of all the gifts you give to your children!

Every day you reveal your handiwork to us, Creator God.  When we pause long enough with eyes of faith, we can witness your creation and burst forth with song and praise.  Today I simply sang, O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds thy hands have made.  I see the stars.  I hear the rolling thunder.  Thy power throughout the universe displayed.  Then sings my soul.  My savior God to thee.  How great thou art!  How great thou art.  Then sings my soul.  My savior God to thee.  How great thou art!  How great thou art!"

Today I

did not miss

your extravagant beauty,

dear God.

You drew me

to your side

and pointed me

to your creation.

I was blessed,

inspired and touched

by your 

living spirit.

I shall never

forget it.

Love, Andrea