A flash and I stir. Another flash and I’m awake. I get up and the sound of thunder reaches my
ears and I can feel the weather. It’s
July in California, I’m both concerned and filled with wonderment. Could it be raining, do I hear rain on the
metal roof of the sun room? I walk out
and yes it’s all true, I can hear the rain and I quickly open the windows and pull back the drapes to take in all that is happening. A gentle breeze pulls in the scent of freshly
fallen rain and I smell it as it makes its way pass me. I step outside and in the corner of
my eye I see color and shape. A double
rainbow just above the neighbor’s house!
The morning rays of the sun have just begun to make their way through
the big oak tree beside our house and there is a rainbow beautifully displayed
for the world to see to the West.
I am reminded of the glory of God, the weather, the morning,
the rain, the clouds and the rainbow. The Psalmist says, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims the work of
His hands.” I cannot help but to be
thankful, to raise my heart in praise and give thanks for the simple pleasures
of life. God is good and I am a thankful.
Thankful for the reminder of the Lord’s glory in everyday life, thankful
for the eyes I have to see. I am thankful
for my ears to hear and the nose on my face to smell. I am thankful for the chorus of birds that are
singing their praises. This natural sanctuary
that surrounds me cries out in worship and I can only sit here in awe of the glory
displayed.
What an incredible way to start my day.
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