“For everything comes from [God] and exists by his power and is intended for his glory.” Romans 11:36 NLT
Day 7 of 40: I’m not very good at seeing God’s glory… particularly in the everyday experiences of life.
This morning I straightened the picture hanging in our entryway. It’s a print from the Met (NYC) of an angel done originally in glass by Tiffany studios. It’s really quite stunning and welcoming… but, this morning, my attention was on the frame – off by 1/4 inch.
I’m a “fixer” by nature and so… have a tendency to want to “straighten things out.” That’s why my attention was on the frame and I robbed myself of simply enjoying the picture.
I do recognize God’s glory in the big things… the birth of a child, the beauty of a sunrise, the grandeur of mountains, the wonder of thunder and lightning… those things are in my face – hard to miss. And besides, they are beyond my fixing.
It’s God’s glory in the little things, the everyday things, the things of life with their imperfections that I miss out on.
Today’s question is “Where in my daily routine can I become more aware of God’s glory?”
I think I’ll take the dog for a slow walk this morning… and take a look.
The Peanut Gallery 