"The Morning Moon"

One of my favorite things to do in the morning is to open the curtains and look outside. In the winter my goal is to check the weather so I know how much travel time to allow for the morning commute BUT the rest of the year...it's only to admire the God's painting in the sky. While the tree line prevents a full view of the sunrise, the light illuminates from behind. 


To look from the other side of the house, it's possible to see the morning moon. Another beautiful sight, one that has amazed me since childhood. I've asked the question, "How can we see the moon in the daylight?" many times. If it's been answered then I don't remember. Regardless, it's night time beauty in the midst of a colorful sunrise is just another example of the beauty nature offers.

Lord, our Lord, 
how majestic is your 
name in all the earth!
You have set your glory in the heavens.
Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies,
    to silence the foe and the avenger.

When I consider your heavens,
    the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
    which you have set in place,
what is mankind that you are mindful of them,  human beings that you care for them?

You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned 
them with glory and honor.

You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild,
the birds in the sky,
    and the fish in the sea,
    all that swim the paths of the seas.
Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Psalm 8 NIV

3/10/15 @ 7:15 a.m.

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3/11/15 @ 7:15 a.m.

Do you slow down enough in the morning to notice the paintings in the sky? When you look up and see the brilliance of a sunrise or the miracle of a brightly shining moon during the day, what is the first thing you think of? Do you share the observation with those you are with or see later in the day? 

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
    for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
    for to you I entrust my life.
Psalm 143:8

What is your favorite time
of day to enjoy nature?