Verses 1-9 NLT: “O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.
You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.
When I look at the night sky and see the works of your fingers-the moon and the stars you set in place-what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?
You made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor.
You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority- the flocks and the herds and all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and everything that swims the oceans currents.
O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
The Lord is a stronghold in times of trouble! He is our shield and sword as we battle the daily trials of life. He teaches us and shows us his love, all the while providing constant protection and provision. We, in turn, share our testimonies of his love to a lost and hurting world.
When was the last time you sat quietly and gazed at the night sky? The vast darkness lit up my trillions of stars sparkling like tiny diamonds scattered at will.
Or, possibly the last vacation as you stood on a sandy beach looking out at the ocean, the water stretching beyond the horizon, the depths that go past our ability to imagine, the power of the waves as they crash and pound the shoreline.
Maybe you’re standing on the edge of a field of wildflowers that were planted by the creator’s hand, placed haphazardly here and there, dotting the landscape and creating carpets of glorious colors, shapes, and sizes.
A world created for us to enjoy and share not only with each other but with the creator himself.
This chapter of beautiful gifts from our heavenly father also gives us responsibility towards our stewardship and leaves us with some thoughts to ponder!
Who are we, that God loves us so much that he gave us dominion over his creation?
How are we doing with such a gift and responsibility?
He has crowned us with glory and honor!
We, in turn praise his Holy Name. 😌
Sunshine On My Shoulder 