Friday, December 27, 2013

[Daily Scripture] Daily Scripture Email – Devotion - Friday, 27 December 2013 – “EXPERIENCING THE WONDER”

[Daily Scripture] Daily Scripture Email – Devotion - Friday, 27 December 2013 – “EXPERIENCING THE WONDER”
SCRIPTURE: Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.(PSALM 77:14)
When I sit at the beach and watch the sun sink into the ocean at the end of the day, I “experience the wonder” of God.  I am awestruck at this world He created so many years ago.  The sunset is an event that has been experienced by the ages.  It is part of the normal rhythm of a world that has stood the test of time.  I see the same sunrises and sunsets that were observed by the shepherds on that hillside outside Bethlehem and the same stars that guided the magi on their journey of faith and worship. 
The fact that each day has a constant beginning and ending is a gift from God which I have been “allowed” to experience.  Witnessing the sun setting every evening and coming up every morning, attests to the wonder and awesomeness of our God.  It does not require action on my part.  It is a gift that God has put in place for me.  It gives my daily world parameters.  It gives rhythm to my life and serves as a constant reminder that there is a God who is in charge.  So, when the days get a little stressful and I do not know which way to turn, I look around and am reminded of God’s presence and know that He is still in charge.  What a comfort and joy to know that this God is my personal savior, redeemer, and friend.  It makes the daily journey of living manageable.  Praise be to God!      
PRAYER: Thank you God for this world and allowing me to experience the wonder of it every day. AMEN.
Linda Cook
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Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653 United States
(352)376-6615
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