This morning started a little earlier than normal. It was five o'clock instead of five thirty when the sound of my alarm awoke me. I wished it was my day off from exercising, but that's usually how I feel. As much as I enjoy a good workout, there's something special about cozy warm feeling of your own bed and five extra minutes of uninterrupted sleep. Of course, that never really happens. I always eventually get up. But this morning, it was almost as if I were summoned. It's a good thing, too. Left to my own devices, I'd get nothing done!
I got prepared for my morning run. It was only going to be a short one this morning. I'd already worked out, but I wanted just a little cardio.
When I opened my front door it looked as if there was a fire in the canyons to the south. From my doorstep I saw the glowing orange and red mist rising from below the plane of housetops before me and hurried to see for myself. I was astonished at the likelihood of destruction that would be left in the wake of this fire. When I got to the end of the street where I could see I was relieved and amazed to see that the sun was merely lifting the fog. ...and yet, it was only a sliver of sunlight peeking through the clouds on the horizon.
Breathtaking! It brought tears to my eyes as I looked on to the scenery.
I was still astonished, but the alarm had left my mood and was replaced with the more familiar feeling of awe. My eyes stayed locked on the view until the clouds lifted, then ran towards the rising sun, watching as the fiery sky scape changed. These images will never leave my memory.
As I finished my run I thought, "Isn't this just a picture of God's hand?" I am grateful that 'awe' is familiar to me. I realized that I was witnessing God's work again.
You see? God is always working. Sometimes we catch a glimpse of His work and react with surprise or alarm, but what He does has purpose ...and is beautiful. God is perfect and we can expect only the best from Him... even when, at first, it may not seem like something good.
Thank You, God, for Your perfect will and Your perfect work, and thank You for the comfort I have in Your presence.I got prepared for my morning run. It was only going to be a short one this morning. I'd already worked out, but I wanted just a little cardio.
When I opened my front door it looked as if there was a fire in the canyons to the south. From my doorstep I saw the glowing orange and red mist rising from below the plane of housetops before me and hurried to see for myself. I was astonished at the likelihood of destruction that would be left in the wake of this fire. When I got to the end of the street where I could see I was relieved and amazed to see that the sun was merely lifting the fog. ...and yet, it was only a sliver of sunlight peeking through the clouds on the horizon.
Breathtaking! It brought tears to my eyes as I looked on to the scenery.
I was still astonished, but the alarm had left my mood and was replaced with the more familiar feeling of awe. My eyes stayed locked on the view until the clouds lifted, then ran towards the rising sun, watching as the fiery sky scape changed. These images will never leave my memory.
As I finished my run I thought, "Isn't this just a picture of God's hand?" I am grateful that 'awe' is familiar to me. I realized that I was witnessing God's work again.
You see? God is always working. Sometimes we catch a glimpse of His work and react with surprise or alarm, but what He does has purpose ...and is beautiful. God is perfect and we can expect only the best from Him... even when, at first, it may not seem like something good.
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