What amazes you? Are you amazed every day? Or do you walk through your day without seeing anything amazing? Do you look up at the stars at night in wonder? Or do you remain confined to your home? Are you in awe at the growth of plants. Or do you fail to see them with open eyes?
We take a lot for granted. We fail to notice the blooms on the dogwood trees in the spring or the rich colors of fall. We do not see the beauty of cloud formations or the intricate flight of the hummingbird. Out eyes are blinded by the regularity of the amazing sights all around us.
If we are willing to slow down, even for just a few moments, we can see the amazing handiwork of God. When we see it, the proper reaction is to give God the glory for his creation. When we take a few moments to think about the innumerable plants, creatures, and stars in the sky, we cannot help but be amazed.
I typically run three days per week. Those morning runs are a time for me to observe God’s creation and spend time in prayer. Though I often see the same things, I also try to take notice of what is different. I have seen deer, racoons, rabbits, squirrels, cows with calves, dogs, cats, all kinds of birds, and even a snake. Sometimes, on a clear night, I will step outside and simply gaze at the stars. Noticing each one and the differences in them help me see God’s amazing handiwork.
The more we notice, the more amazed we are. God has created every creature, plant, and star we see. We can also notice the differences in each person God has created. People watching is a favorite hobby of mine. I often wonder why they do the things they do, then I think, “God created each one of them, he gave them their DNA.” Each time I slow down to notice, I am amazed by God’s creative nature.
I pray we all slow down and notice God’s creation. I pray we give God the glory for his creation. I pray each one of us is amazed at the variety and creativity seen in the creatures, plants, and stars of God’s creation. Slow down. Notice God’s creation. Give God the glory. Be amazed.
Psalm 19:1
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Marty Pressey 