Every Morning

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23

Where I live, this is the view we can enjoy in the morning. This was yesterday morning's sunrise. It was the last day of my sister's visit so we hopped in the car and drove less than a block so she could get up close to take pictures (and I could sit in the car in my pajamas...). My sister is the one with the photographer's eye, but from the car, I took this particular picture as Scripture began to run through my heart and my head - our Promise for Today - His mercies are new every morning... and Psalm 19, The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.

I couldn't help but think about how many sunrises I have ignored or taken for granted while getting ready for work or wanting to sleep through on the weekend. And then I wondered, how many times have I ignored God in the display of His craftsmanship or taken for granted the miracle of love that God's mercies are new every morning and great is His faithfulness. How many times have I not come to a COMPLETE halt to give God glory and honor and praise and thanksgiving for ALL that is available to us on a daily basis? 

Prayer:

Father,

          Thank You for giving us eyes to see and the ability to enjoy what You have created. Thank You for all that You have done, do and continue to do for us every moment that we breathe. Thank You for multiple mercies that are new every morning and for Your great faithfulness. Teach us to be faithful, too. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen