Take a good look at God’s wonders—
they’ll take your breath away.
He converted sea to dry land;
travelers crossed the river on foot.
Now isn’t that cause for a song?
Psalm 66: 5-6 (The Message)
Lord, my heart does sing this week.
My music speaks of thankfulness for a wonderful vacation.
My memory overflows with pictures of the beauty of Your creative artistry found in our national parks.
The words of this week’s psalm roll from my spirit upward in wonder and gratitude.
Southern Utah is dry land, Lord, once covered by deep seas and creatures that no longer roam.
We could see each era in the colorful strata of rocky layers.
You must love rocks, Lord.
You seemed to play with them, juggled them with glee as You stacked them on top of each other in patterns that defy any human reasoning.
My mind visualized You bowling the boulders into deep canyons filled with divinely made bowling pins.
I can see You sculpting clay into innovative shapes that humans will later think they see shapes of animals, bridges and birds.
You seemed to stamp each time period with unique colors, distinctive material and unparalleled rareness.
Lord, You deal with dry land, pebbles, and brown earth with such care.
The Lord God dwells in this level of attention on details of simple rocks; how much more does He care for us?
How magnificent is God’s ingenuity and delight in forming humans.
The rocks tell us so and my heart bursts in thankfulness.
Now isn’t that cause for a song?
YOur words are encouraging to me and lift my spirit today. Thanks so much.
Hi Janis, thanks for commenting today on my blog. It would be so hard to chose which national park I liked the best on this trip but Bryce would probably come in first if I had to choose. I will stop by your blog too.
Thanks, Barbie!
Hi Lisa, I kept thinking over and over again with so many rocks, how much He must enjoy them. Must bring him delight. Praying you have a blessed week too, Lisa
Hi Kim, yes the national parks really do bring you face to face with God’s creation. What a treasure they are. We have visited many of them but I never really thought of trying to see them all. Wouldn’t that be fun? Thanks for stopping by Kim
Thanks. I know the expanse of these canyon and the stark beauty of His creation, you couldn’t help but praise the Lord.
Mia, I love the idea of rocks being God’s lego blocks. what a great visual!
I love what you do here – visually and with words – and when you said how He must love rocks – it just went straight to my heart – and I thought that’s why my boys so love rocks, and building, and reshaping pieces – because He does – and He included that in their little boy hearts! Oh, you opened my eyes to something here!
Maryleigh
Jean, I love your song of praise to God and how you found Him in every detail. Your photos are a rich portrait of His detailed love in creation, especially in creating us. Bryce Canyon is a majestic marvel. Hope you can drop by and read about another of God’s creation and His rest for me.
Blessings,
Janis
So majestic and beautiful!
He must love rocks. Indeed. He made some amazing ones! These pictures are gorgeous. It’s hard not to imagine a Creator when I see such beauty. Thanks for sharing these, Jean. Have a blessed week.
Jean,
I love the wonder and beauty God has created all over this beautiful earth of ours, especially our national parks. We have been on a mission to visit all of them. Amazing photos. I think He is molding each one of us, just as He forms each rock; layer upon layer. Kim
Such a beautiful heart of gratitude. Great perspective for the day. Be blessed
Dear Jean
It most certainly is!! It seems as if the rocks were God’s Lego blocks, don’t you think.
Blessings
Mia
I just fell in love with all the rocks and rock formation. God must love them too. so many with unique characteristics. I agree with you even traveling close to home you see God’s wonders. Thanks for commenting today.
Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth!
Thanks Laura. Welcome home!
I Love your photos of rocks. Each of these formations are so different. Not two rocks are the same! As we travel even a few miles there are so many beautiful signts in this land of ours.
Our creative God, the ultimate author and artist shares all this beauty with us just because He loves us. Indeed, a reason to sing.
“How much does He care for us?” I love that!