OH HOW WE TAKE THE SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE FOR GRANTED

I don't know about you but for me a sunset reminds me of the Glory of God.  As we left port on our cruise it was 4:30 which meant a sunset for me to breathe in.  My camera in hand and my telephoto lens in place I placed myself in just the right spot to get a picture of it.  Yes I know I take a lot of photos of sunrises and sunsets, but I just feel a strong desire to photograph these stunning events because I do not want to take for granted that I will ever see another glorious sunset or sunrise.  

On the ship there were thousands of people but not everyone was watching this sunset, why?  To me what is more important than watching an amazing sunset?  Nothing!  (At least in my eyes)  There have been many days when clouds interfere with sunsets or sunrises.  There are events that interrupt the possibility of seeing a sunset so I tend to enjoy and breathe in every single sunset or sunrise I can.  

Ir's so cute, my grandchildren know I love sunsets.  If they are up at the lake house with us and are out on the dock, they will yell to me to come and see the sunset.  They know me very well.  Am I weird?   Maybe, but I am wired by God to embrace every sunset and sunrise I can.  To me the sun shining on me reminds me of God's love.  The warmth of the sun feels like a warm hug from God.  My children and grandchildren get that.  Jerry is wired that way too.  Together we have breathed in many sunsets and many sunrises.

Taking the beauty of this world for granted is not something I ever want to do.  I'm not even going to begin discussing taking our loved ones for granted, today is just about the beauty God has blessed us with. 

On the cruise, some people were engrossed in the gambling, the drinking and the shows.  Trust me those were all fun things, but in doing so, they missed out on the Glory of God that was proclaimed at every sunset.  I guess I'm just different.  I thank God that He blessed me with a husband who enjoys the same things I do.

Psalm 65:8 (GW)   Those who live at the ends of the earth are in awe of your miraculous signs. The lands of the morning sunrise and evening sunset sing joyfully.

Miraculous signs!  How many miraculous signs are we missing out on because of the distractions of this world that blind us to them?  What wonders do we not see because we are playing games on our phones or I pads?  What glorious experiences are we putting aside in order to make more money?

Casinos are filled with people looking to make a quick buck.  Bars are filled with people looking for someone or something to make them feel better about themselves.  Pity parties are being waged world wide because people are not happy with themselves or their life.  They are looking for anything or anyone to make them happy.  Meanwhile God is showing them how much He loves them with every sunset and every sunrise,  Meanwhile God's word is screaming out how important they are to Him. 

"Looking for love in all the wrong places" ! Are you looking in the wrong places?  Are you looking for that void in your heart to be filled with money or booze or "Fifty Shades of Grey"?  People let me tell you, the only way that void can be filled is by breathing in the Glory of God.  Every sunset and sunrise is a gift given to us by an amazing Father who loves us.  Don't take that love for granted.  Don't take that sunset for granted.  Breathe in the Glory of God and embrace every sunrise and sunset with a joyful heart.

Lord, thank you for every amazing sunrise and sunset you have given me the privilege of photographing.  Thank you for allowing me to see your glory.  Help every sunrise and sunset cry forth your love and glory in Jesus name I pray, amen!