Rise And Shine!

If you’ve read this blog for awhile, then you know that I’m a huge fan of sunrises (and sunsets for that matter).

So much so that I’ve walked outside on several mornings in my pajamas just to snap a picture.

Don’t judge me  😉

If they’re letting kids have a pajama day at school (who came up with that goofy idea anyway?) well then . . .

Anyway on a recent morning, I saw this amazing handiwork from God.

Beautiful, right?

I can’t see something spectacular like this and not see the hand of God in it.

But, think about this –  is the sun just there for us to admire, or do we recognize that without it, we wouldn’t even survive?

It’s humbling to consider that the sun is an important part of God’s brilliant provision for us and just one example of His grace.

The sun’s energy warms our planet. Hot air blows from areas heated by the sun to cooler areas. The sun’s energy brings rain. Water evaporates from the ocean and falls to the land as it cools. The sun powers the winds that move the water vapor to the land. The sun’s energy renews air. With our sun’s energy, plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. The sun’s energy grows food. Plants capture sunlight and store it in sugar, starch, and fat. – https://www.icr.org/provision-of-God/

God not only gave us the sun to sustain our lives here on earth, He also gave us His Son to save us from our sins.

My hope is that the next time you see a beautiful sunrise, you’ll remember where it really came from – our gracious Heavenly Father above.

Rise And Shine His Light   

As I was considering today’s article, a poem I recently read almost jumped off the page it was so perfect for this.

I hope you enjoy.

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Every Sunrise

Every sunrise is a present, a gift from God above,
Gift-wrapped with scarlet ribbons and tied with bows of love.

Each is a new beginning, a time to start anew,
While all the stars are sleeping, and the rose is fresh with dew.

Each day’s a new creation, too lovely to ignore,
And we may not find a blessing, just outside our door.

We cannot keep the past, like fireflies in a jar,
Nor journey to the future by wishing on a star.

Every sunrise is a blessing, a gift for just today,
Rejoice, my friend, embrace it before it fades away!
  ~Author Unknown~

May your ordinary days become extraordinary when you remember His matchless grace.

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¹Quotation courtesy of The Institute For Creation Research. From “Nature Reveals God’s Provision”, n.d. para. 2. Web. Accessed 1 March, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.icr.org/provision-of-God/