Day 30 "And You Are Beautiful"
Sacred Place
Photo by Kendra Brown
Good Morning Beauties!
What a stunning day the Lord has provided. Here in Minnesota, I look outside my window and the biggest snowflakes known to man are gently falling before my eyes. My office is on the second floor, so I feel suspended in a life-sized snow globe. I stop everything and behold the wonder of God’s Creation.
Today we complete the last day of the 6th attribute, REDEEMED, and selah once again as we reflect the beauty of Jesus. Take time to enjoy your physical surroundings in gratitude for all Jesus has given you. Thank him for your sacred place.
Let’s engage in His beauty in a couple of creative ways. Below you will see a hymn written by a treasured servant of the Lord, Saint Francis of Assisi. Be blessed by his creativity and picture each word in your mind.
“All creatures of our God and King”
All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
Refrain:
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heav’n along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for thy Lord to hear,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
That givest man both warmth and light.
And all ye men of tender heart,
Forgiving others, take your part,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
Praise God and on Him cast your care!
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship Him in humbleness,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
(By Saint Francis of Assisi in 1225. Paraphrased by William H. Draper in 1901.)
The second way to engage is by listening to the beautifully written and played songs from George Winston. The album is appropriately called, “December.” Close your eyes as you listen. What do you see? Perhaps this is a good time to use the creative pages in your journal as you listen.
Enjoy the absolute beauty of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Winter (full album) - George Winston
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.”