“Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Young men and women alike, old and young together! Let them praise the name of the Lord…” vss. 9, 10, 12, 13a
Psalm 148:7-14
Having covered the heavens, the psalmist still wasn’t done! Echoing Genesis 1 he credits the Lord with all that has been brought forth upon the earth, and nothing is excluded. Even snowstorms, mountains, sea monsters, creeping things and young women are included in the chorus of praise that sounds out daily from every part of the planet. We are so blessed to be a part of that great symphonic hymn as it echoes around the world and gives glory to God. Of course there are many times when our hearts are heavy and our voices are filled with complaining. This is, after all, a broken world, and goodness is often obscured. Sometimes we can go for days without offering a peep of praise. Flying birds and mountains don’t seem to have that problem, and morning by morning we hear their songs of joy and see the graceful peaks in the distance. And when we are silent, nature screams out praises, and blossoming flowers and gentle rains can refresh even the most hardened hearts. Sometimes all we have to do to restore our connection to nature is to take out our earbuds, put aside our personal devices, and take a walk in our neighborhoods. As our portals are opened we will be refreshed by the Spirit of God and praises will abound.
Thought for the Day: What refreshes my spirit?
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