The Glory of God

By Camille Bradley

Psalm 104:24 ~ O LORD, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all; the earth is full of thy creatures (RSV).

I was fourteen years old, behind my junior high school on the track and field after school, about to walk home. I looked up at the sky, so incredibly blue. I hopped onto an empty tire pole, which was used to support one side of a volleyball net. I held the pole with one hand and circled the pole, looking up. I paused momentarily in awe of God’s creation and my tiny place in it. I was not in a hurry to go home. I was a teenager, and we had issues at home. I dallied there for a few more minutes, praying and enjoying the peace of God’s beautiful sky. Lost in God’s glory, I felt or heard God say, “It’s okay. You can go home because I’ll be with you.” I was moved by the assurance that I was part of God’s amazing creation, love, and care for me.

Thought for the Day: Take time to be embraced by God in God’s Creation!

Prayer: God of all, thank you for the many ways you manifest Thyself, Presence, and Glory! Help me take a few minutes each day to bask and meditate on Your beautiful Creation. In doing so, may I realize that I am a part of the Glory of Your creation--forgiven, loved, and forever embraced by You. Amen.

Camille Bradley