As I sit here this morning, a song bird chirps outside the window. A spider crawls across the floor (where did it come from??), and the sun reflects off a blue sky.
These are things to be thankful for. I can arise and go out into the outdoors. I can enjoy a walk across grass and pavement. This evening I will join others in a Barbeque hosted in a farm yard. And throughout the day I will venture into nature that God has created.
Not so for all others. In the hospital lately, I have visited those whose extent of movement is up and down a hallway – if they can even get out of bed. Others are living such busy lives that they will miss today’s beauty.
And so, in thankfulness to the God of creation, I take a moment right now to stop and lift praise to God.
So begins my day!