As I step out onto my front porch, I look out to the west and see a mostly clear blue sky, with a few puffy white clouds of the purest white. Then I turn to the northwest, and I see the most beautiful thing.
A giant storm is rolling in, with dark gray clouds. The fury and power of this storm is obvious; yet due west, the sun has just begun to disappear behind the clouds, and is spewing rays of brilliant light on the smaller clouds to the east.
The dark clouds, with their power, might, and fury, are framed in a striking white light. The view is simply breathtaking.
The lower clouds are floating swiftly north, while the higher storm clouds are moving slowly, but steadily, towards the southeast.
I look to the southeast, and I see beautiful clear blue sky with a few stray clouds, puffy and white. It's so bright and cheerful and beautiful. But as I look back towards the west, I see a small opening in the dark blanket of clouds. Sunlight pours through this opening, shedding light on a hill on the horizon.
The dark clouds are coming closer, and the wind is getting stronger. I am now chilled to the bone, and certain my ears and face must be bright red, but I can't pull away. It's just so beautiful!
The dark clouds with their silver lining, the clear blue sky to the southeast, it's all so magical. It makes me feel so small and insignificant, lost, a tiny piece of this wonderful masterpiece.
But I remember that the Creator of this beautiful work of art made me too, and put special thought and care into how he made me. He sees every sparrow fall, and He sees everything I do. The God that made this huge storm, with all its fury, also gave His one and only Son to die on the cross for me. And that is the true beauty.
As I look around me, I am just amazed at how powerful and mighty God really is. I take a few pictures, attempting to capture the beauty and awe of this sight on film. Thank you, God, for the blessing of such a beautiful place to live. :)
The LORD my shepherd is; He's my Guardian, Guide and Stay
He's the light of my life; He's the strength of my song;
He's the one and only path, my chosen way.
The LORD my savior is; He's the light, the truth, the way
He's my comfort by day, he's my song in the night
He's the one and only path, my chosen way.
Jesus Christ, who died for me when there was no other way
is the light of my life, he's the joy of my heart
He's the one and only path my chosen way
God the Father, God the Son; Holy Spirit, Three in One!
He will never forsake 'til in Heav'n I awake
He will keep me safe until my race is run.
Mighty God, my counselor All the things You've given me!
A roof o'er my head, and a warm, comfy bed
You have given me the greatest family.
Parents who resemble You; teach me what You've said to do
Love siblings and cousins and uncles and aunts
There is no way I deserve this much from you
Oh, I can't wait for that day when in Heaven I shall stand!
There I'll see Jesus' glory, that shines bright as day.
And I'll sing and shout His praise throughout the land!
This is the time
For a new beginning.
For all the hungry souls
To come and eat.
This is the time
To cry to Jesus;
To call His name,
And come to Him.
'Cause now
is the time!
Don't let the world
Pull you in.
'Cause now
is the time!
Put off all worldly things,
and come to Him.
This is the time
to raise our banners
to help our brothers
and unite in song
and this is the time
to fight the battle
on, christian soldiers!
Fight on, pray on!
'cause now
is the time!
Don't let the world
pull you in.
'cause now
is the time!
Put off all worldly things,
and worship Him.
This is the time
to praise Jehovah
to sing aloud
and honor him
and this is the time
to take your cross up
forget the world,
and live for HIM!
'cause now
is the time!
Don't let the world
pull you in.
'cause now
is the time!
Put off all worldly things,
and follow Him.
