First Church of God

Yesterday I slept in a little, started on laundry, and ran a couple errands.  After my errands I ran by the Side Door Deli at Martin's and fixed myself a salad and soft drink to go.  The sun was finally out after several days of rain.  So, I decided to take my salad and eat it while looking at Lake Michigan.  I drove to one of the look out spots on Red Arrow, parked there, ate my salad, and talked with my Mom on my cell phone!  When I hung up the phone I sat in my van and marveled once again at the beautiful blue waters of the Lake.  We have been given such a gift from God, we humans, in that He allows us to enjoy the beauty of His creation everyday! 

Have you ever heard that song by Michael W. Smith..."Let It Rain"?  As I sat looking over the lake my mind was drawn to that song.  ( I really don't want more rain in the literal sense of things!I am definitely NOT doing a rain dance at this point...but, a little rain in my spirit would be nice!) The lyrics are simple..."Let it rain, let it rain, open the floodgates of heaven, let it rain."  In the middle of that song Psalm 97:1-6 is read..."The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.  Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.  Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side. His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.  The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.  The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory." 

As I sat looking over the water I saw His glory.  And, I had an overwhelming desire for His glory and presence to rain on me!  Just as the heavens proclaim his righteousness...I have such a longing to do the same with my life.  In the depths of my heart...I really just want to worship the Lord God Almighty with everything I am!  Looking at the beauty in His creation yesterday morning, reminded me that I serve an AWESOME GOD!  I don't ever want to be guilty of forgetting just how mighty He is! Appreciate the beauty around you...and worship the Creator!