Surrounded by Glory

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
Psalm 19:1, NLT*

My part of Canada is just heading into winter’s cold. We have crisp mornings with each grass blade sheathed in white and with cars covered in etched patterns of frost. The change is new enough that I might see mist rising from the still-warmer lakes on my way to work.

Beauty is everywhere.

I’m challenged by how rarely I stop to take notice, and I’m reminded of how God nudged me in June to be alert to find wonder. How quickly I’ve forgotten!

It’s not just the beauty or the details. And it’s not just about stopping to enjoy it. It’s God – in the details, giving us a glimpse of who He is. It’s amazing.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote:

Earth’s crammed with heaven,
And every common bush afire with God;
But only he who sees, takes off his shoes,
The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries
[From “Aurora Leigh”]

Magnificent and lavish Creator God, forgive us for getting used to the glory that surrounds us and for taking it for granted. Awaken us to see what You’ve made, and to see the hints of who You are. Earth is so crammed with Heaven that it’s dripping with Your glory. Open our eyes. Captivate us. Draw us to worship, to wonder, to adore.

Todd Agnew’s song, “Isaiah 6,” is about the glory of God. Don’t miss the line about God’s glory filling the whole earth.

*New Living Translation (NLT) Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

4 thoughts on “Surrounded by Glory

  1. Janis Cox

    Very interesting that you have been pulled to look at wonder of God too. I am helping Margaret Feinberg with her new book Wonderstruck. I just love it. Have read the first 5 chapters. Excellent words and making me think.
    Let’s be awestruck by the wonder of God.
    I don’t know how to log in from my website on your comments. http://www.janiscox.com so end up using UTCOP.
    Blessings,
    Jan

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  2. Melody Roberts

    Makes me want to take a trip to Canada right now! Beautiful imagery. Thanks for expressing God’s glory in your writing, and for inspiring me to do the same. Also, I wanted to thank you for your post on doing book reviews in our blogs. I’m hoping to get started on that. Thanks for the practical advice.

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