Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The Heavens Declare . . .

So earlier today, I was thinking, "Can I please just fast forward until October 20th?" Don't get me wrong, I love October. I love the cooler weather, being able to wear scarves and boots (although here in Georgia that doesn't really happen till December), pumpkin-flavored everything, fall foliage, and feeling like I have an excuse to pull out the Christmas music if I'm so inclined, since the holidays begin in a month and a half.

But the next couple weeks, at least up through Oct. 19th, are going to be absolutely crazy (hence my wishing that it could be the 20th). I have two 15-page papers due (a case note and an appellate brief), Moot Court tryouts, the law review symposium, two job interviews on consecutive days next week, and all my regular classes/ reading/ etc. So I was at the gym tonight and just kept thinking about how in the world I was going to get everything done, and feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

Then I walked outside to drive home and was greeted with the most beautiful sunset ever. The whole sky was awash with hues of pink, gold, and purple, and I could see a couple of faint stars beginning to shimmer on the horizon. It was gorgeous. And it was exactly what I needed at that moment.

The heavens declare the glory of God. And if even all of creation can sing His praises, so can I, no matter how crazy life gets. It just stopped me in my tracks and completely reminded me that the God who creates so much beauty just for His glory and for our enjoyment can also provide everything I need. And if I would keep wishing to skip ahead over the hard stuff, I might just miss the beauty too.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Lauren,
    This song by Hillsong has really touched me this past several weeks. It goes along with what you are saying about the heavens declare the Glory of God--Enjoy!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8-9uOwDObM
    On the day I called
    You answered me
    And the hope in my soul increased
    I lift my hands
    And turn my eyes
    To the God who heals my heart
    And gives me peace

    You are more than
    My words could ever say
    You are Lord over all
    Over all of my days
    I will see this season through
    I will fix my eyes on You
    Only You
    Only You

    I worship You
    And lift You high
    God forever let Your name be glorified
    I lift my voice
    And sing Your name
    For you gave Your life to cleanse my sin
    And took away my shame

    You are more than
    My words could ever say
    You are Lord over all
    Over all of my days
    I will see this season through
    I will fix my eyes on You
    Only You
    Only You

    Hallelujah
    The earth will sing
    May Your name be glorified
    (Hallelujah) Hallelujah
    The earth will sing
    May Your name be glorified

    You are more than
    My words could ever say
    You are Lord over all
    Over all of my days
    I will see this season through
    I will fix my eyes on You
    Only You
    Only You
    [x2]



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