The View From Where I Sit

Thank you Lord for this place. It was a bit crisp, but so fresh; the early morning air. I drew in a deep breath releasing it slowly as I allowed myself to take in the beauty and the wonder of God's great earth. The sounds of geese and seagulls squawking in the distance drew my attention to the natural dance that takes place between them this time of year. Each group fighting for their rights to the small patch of open water surrounded still by the frosty ice still lingering from the harshness of winter.
As I sat and listened my senses were heightened by the awareness of all that surrounded me.It felt so wonderful to get outside for a period of time, which has been virtually impossible to do because of frigid temperatures and high winds that accompany life in the Midwest this time of year.
Stopping to take note of my surroundings, I was aware of the cool crisp air of about 30 degrees on one hand, with my face lifted to the warm sunshine on the other. The smells were sweet. The tall grass, now brown and faded from winter, had a wonderful aroma from the thawing reaction to the sun's rays.

The sounds of small birds seemed to come at me from all directions as if from surround sound. With my eyes closed I could hear even the tiniest peeps from down river. Drawn to the backdrop of the blue sky painted so perfectly on the other side of the weathered cattails, I could feel my eyes welling up with tears. The view of the sky through the trees as I lay with back down on a nearby picnic table brings peace and wholeness to my yearning heart.
It felt as though my mind, body, and soul were reaching out in an effort to absorb every conceivable experience. Enveloped by the awareness that I serve a God who loves me enough to give my senses exactly what they need, at the precise time it was needed; I thought to myself, How majestic is He!?; the one who created all if it!
Here in my little corner of the world I am blessed to note His presence in the simple, yet complex surroundings he has created and placed me within. I am overtaken by the realization of how much I have been missing Him these past few weeks.

Thank you Lord for loving me...