New
beginnings often give us a sense of hope and joy. Newly married couples radiate
happiness on their wedding day. Choosing a new place to live is often an
exciting adventure. There’s a certain energy that accompanies the start of a
new school year. And we celebrate the New Year with parties, cheers, and even
fireworks
God
designed creation to give us a similar sense of hope and joy. Before sin
entered the world, creation radiated God’s justice, faithfulness, and love.
God’s word, by which the heavens and the earth were created, gave structure and
meaning to all created things.
At times,
we still catch glimpses of this beauty and joy in creation. We marvel at the
smooth sand on our favourite beach. We watch the sun set over the water. We
wonder at the complex patterns of frost etched on our window panes in winter.
We admire the fresh snow blanketing trees in our yard or neighbourhood. And
when spring comes, we are delighted with the first blade of grass or the first
blooming flower.
Too
often, though, in our hurry through life we miss the creative majesty of God at
work. What’s new soon becomes old, and we feel no reason to offer praise or
even take notice. As you enter this New Year, ask God to help you instead to
observe something new each day about his unfailing love in creation.
Prayer
Creator
God, the stars and the seas declare your goodness and love. By your Holy
Spirit, help us do the same. Amen.
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