These words from Psalm 19 describe what I have somehow felt since I was a child, fascinated by what I would see in the sky. Watching sunsets, seeing crescent moons—I called them “smiling moons”—noticing the rising sun showing between trees and being amazed by rainbows. These words from Psalm 19 were such a confirmation of what I felt looking at the sky.
Recently, my experience was deepened when I read a definition from Scripture scholar Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, C.P., that the literal meaning of the word glory is “the weighty wonder of God’s presence.” Looking at the sky and feeling God’s presence, not just way up there but right with me as I see it, increases the blessing for me.
Perhaps soon, when you look up, take a deep breath and open yourself to the glorious presence of God.
Amen. :)
Patricia…I’m picking up and putting down a book called “Practicing the Presence of God”. I like to think that I am more aware of God in the unnoticed simple, taken for granted things in each day. “Practicing” has actually been a joy filled experience! I used to refer to a Crescent Moon as a Fingernail Moon…I will be looking now to see the Smiling Moon, smiling back at me! Thank you for your Reflection today.❣️
Amen!
AMEN!
When I am walking my dog in the woods I just think of all the different things that God has made and that is just a drop in the bucket I am just in aww God be with us all Amen Amen Amen
Patricia your words are soothing and bring some peaceful thoughts to me. Thank you I so need that. I also see/feel the presence of God in all our good people and animals in this world. I believe there is a special spirit in animals also. Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs. Vicky G. it was nice to see your writings the other day. Hope you're doing well. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a heavenly earth.
I have been reading Living Faith devotions daily for years as a part of my morning prayers. Whenever I see a devotion written by you Patricia, I’m always excited to read it. I enjoy your reading your reflections on your experiences very much. Thank you.
Beautiful devotion today, Patricia. Thank you. Amen.
To God be the Glory
Bring me back to my childhood standing in my backyard always looking upwards . God placed in my Heart and soul the feeling is I am somehow special. I am very Good as In Genesis. His creation is Good. God with if we take time to look.
The best part of my day is watching the sunrise and reading the daily devotions. Thank you Father, for such a beautiful gift. All praise and glory to you ????????
When I walk outside,I look at all around me and I am so thankful that I see and feel God what he has given us
Every time I look through my telescope, I am in awe of the wonders of God's universe, Patricia.
Amen
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The glory of God is defined as the total of all His invisible attributes, character, and perfections displayed or made known in a visible and tangible way ✝️ *** Psalm 19:1-2, “The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies show that His hands created them. Day after day they speak about it. Night after night they make it known!” *** Isaiah 40:25-26, “So who will you compare Me with? Who is equal to Me?” says the Holy One. Look up toward the sky. Who created everything you see? The Lord causes the stars to come out at night one by one. He...
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