The Upper Room Daily Devotional from The United Methodist Church of Nashville, Tennessee, United States for Saturday, 28 October 2017 "Beauty in Creation" by Susan Thogerson Maas (Oregon) - Psalm 29:1-11
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DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017
My husband, Gary, and I visited Niagara Falls, Ontario, eager to see the famous waterfall. As we walked down the street, neon signs and bright banners advertised food and souvenirs. Loud music blared from tourist attractions. Laughter filled the air. As we passed the amusement area and crossed the street to view the falls, the sound of rushing water filled my ears. Sunlight frosted the water as it cascaded over the cliff. I stared in awe. I thought, Only God could create such power and beauty! I forgot about the loud street behind me as I praised God for such a magnificent wonder. Seeing Niagara Falls reminded me that true fulfillment has only one source. Fleeting distractions — an arcade, a fancy car, or the latest smartphone — can entice us. But when we see God’s power in nature, these distractions lose their appeal. Experiencing God through creation, praise, prayer, and reading the Bible can fill us with true joy — joy that will never end.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Thank you, Lord, for the beauty you have created and the love that makes everything else fade in comparison. Help us always to focus on you. Amen.
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Psalm 29:1 (0) A psalm of David:
(1) Give Adonai his due, you who are godly;
give Adonai his due of glory and strength;
2 give Adonai the glory due his name;
worship Adonai in holy splendor.
3 The voice of Adonai is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
Adonai over rushing waters,
4 the voice of Adonai in power,
the voice of Adonai in splendor.
5 The voice of Adonai cracks the cedars;
Adonai splinters the cedars of the L’vanon
6 and makes the L’vanon skip like a calf,
Siryon like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of Adonai flashes fiery flames;
8 the voice of Adonai rocks the desert,
Adonai convulses the Kadesh Desert.
9 The voice of Adonai causes deer to give birth
and strips the forests bare —
while in his temple, all cry, “Glory!”
10 Adonai sits enthroned above the flood!
Adonai sits enthroned as king forever!
11 May Adonai give strength to his people!
May Adonai bless his people with shalom!
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Today I will focus on the things of God.
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Header Photo Credit: "Harvested Land," Beth Shumate. August 15, 2014. (link)
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