As I went out before sunrise to get the newspaper this morning, I stepped cautiously, careful not to slip on the wet leaves lying on the sidewalk. I looked down at first so I wouldn’t fall. Then I glanced upwards and caught a glimpse of a multitude of stars, all twinkling before dawn.

This came to mind:

“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?”  Psalm 8:3,4 (NIV)

And I am humbled.

For those times I didn’t think my prayers were answered, at least not in the way I thought they should be.
For those times I was angry at God or disappointed and felt like giving up on believing in Him at all.
For the times people I loved died when I wanted them to be here.
For my doubting Thomas days, when I thought I knew better how God should run things here on earth.

Those stars. That moon. The stars that twinkle. The moon that shines like a flashlight. They are suspended and beautiful and I am in awe of God’s creation. They hang up there reminding me who is in control and it’s not me. He knows best, whether I agree with Him at the time or not.

I am barely a speck of dust in this universe, yet I am loved by Almighty God. I am both awestruck and humbled.

Not too long after, I turn around and look out my window. Just that fast the scene is gone and a new day begins. Not to worry. I know the one who guides the way.

Make it a good day~

Carolyn

“Life isn’t easy. Together we can make it better.”