Revealed

Tiniest bird perches on a high branch. And sings his heart out.

Morning praise at sunrise.

Dark silhouette of this little feathered one begins to change. 

Revealed in the march toward full-on blue sky and light of day.

Clarity

I’m watching through my window.

From shadow to clarity. Blur to detail.

What is true revealed by the daily, ever present, sure orb of fire rising. In the east.

Sunshine. Created in the beginning by our ever present, true and certain Maker.

Word of God

Word of God opened daily. In early morning dark. Desk lamp turned on to help me see printed words on page after page.

Still waking. With coffee cup in hand. I breathe prayers.

Asking for wisdom and insight only He can give.

Revealed

I’m reading and watching and listening.

And what’s before me moves from simply words to eternal Word. 

Out of shadow into clarity and detail.

What is true revealed by the One who teaches. Our Counselor. The only wise God. 

My heart sings

So my heart sings. Joining the tiniest bird whose voice rings clear with beauty. 

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near;
Praise Him in glad adoration.”
Joachim Neander, 1650-1680

What about you?

How does God’s creation open your eyes to Him? How do you approach spending time with the Father as you start your day?

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