I’m thankful for the beauty in nature.  Psalm 96:11-12 says, “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.  Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.”  That’s a great idea-to celebrate God’s creation.   I’ve been blessed to travel to a number of amazing places in the United States and it’s impossible to pinpoint a favorite.  Northern California with its vistas overlooking the sparkling waters of the Pacific, Lake Tahoe’s mountain views surrounded by gigantic pine trees, and the majestic mountains of Yosemite National Park are breathtaking.  Seeing waterfalls flow down a river in Virginia, watching a sunrise fill the Grand Canyon, and hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont are awe-inspiring.  The list goes on and on and in each is seen the handiwork of God.

Psalm 19:1 attests to God’s creativity.  “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”  We don’t have to travel far to see the wonder of creation.  We can walk outside on any night and marvel at the moon and stars. “Look up to the heavens.  Who created all the stars?  He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. Because of His great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing.” (Isaiah 40:26)  It’s mind boggling, isn’t it?  One lifetime isn’t enough to see all the beauty God has prepared for us to enjoy.  So begin immediately to look out, look around, and look up-because God’s masterpiece is always gloriously unfolding.