praise

Lord, my words almost always fail me. They never express my heart. They never come close to touching all that you are doing in me. But I will try to praise you...

Father as I picture you glorious in heaven, glowing in perfection, so separate, so above, so other, I am amazed.

You have made so many things to sing of Your praises, so many things that help us know You, that tell Your story. The stars at night singing through the dark - pinpricks of light, shining Your glory. The moon in bright white and pale blue whispers your name as it pierces the night. The sun in the morning welcomes the day with Your blessings and the promise of seeing the fullness of Your glory in my future. And the sunset in evening, displayed with astounding color, echoes the joy of Your heart in beauty and peace.

How I long to sing with all of creation. It never fails to glorify You - it was made to do nothing else. Make me to sing with it, Father. May Your glory shine through me like the stars. May all of my whispers be filled with Your name. May I awake and be filled with thankfulness for your promises. And may I end the day echoing the joy of Your heart.