Iridescent pink glowed across the morning sky and mirrored on the lake. The magnificent painting, amid total silence, offered a wonderful, unexpected gift.
Awestruck, I stared at the splendor of the new day. For a few minutes, the sky dressed the lake in elegance. Gradually, colors changed to muted pink, followed by yellow and finally, a grayish blue.
Like children playing under a quilt, two frisky squirrels jiggled hanging gray moss. With endless energy, they bounded up and down the towering, bald cypress.
Tiny visitors nibbled at the feeder and flung seeds to the hungry squirrels on the ground. Tweets, chirps and caws mingled to compose a morning tune.
Trees shifted from black to hues of green as the day brightened. A flapping V formation swept across the sky. Ripples danced on the lake.
Camouflaged by shoreline flowers, a stately blue heron prowled along the shore. As a trio of ducks circled him, the bird continued to fish for breakfast. His long orange beak struck at the water. With a head shake, he swallowed his prey.
Reality returned. Cars roared on the highway. Squeaking brakes and crashing glass announced empty garbage cans. Dogs yelped.
For a few minutes, distractions and problems vanished. Black turned to wondrous colors. Then imperfections appeared and noisy chaos returned, but the sun remained constant-a reminder of God’s light.
Though every morning won’t produce such a glorious display, quiet time with God offers strength, hope and peace for the day.
Psalm 68: 35 “You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to His people. Praise be to God.”
Creator, thank you for your beautiful gifts which offer a sanctuary. Amen
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