Fireworks

 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 

Psalm 19

First of all, let me say "Thank you!" to the city of Norwalk, Ohio for the beautiful fireworks last night.  Many cities this year did not have enough money to put on the annual patriotic display.  It was beautiful as always!!  I could see if from my front porch, so keep 'em up high guys!

I had to chuckle, though, when at 12:30pm I went by the fairgrounds to pick up my daughter who had marched in the Fourth of July parade with her dance company- rows of lawn chairs were already set up in the tree lawn for the fireworks that would not start until 10pm.  Got to get your seat early if you want a great view!!


While on vacation at Disney just a few weeks ago we sat and waited for some fireworks that eventually were cancelled due to lightning.  The lightning shot across the sky in such a brilliant display that we got a show that night anyway.  I mean it went ACROSS, horizontal, side to side rather than the usual path that lightning takes. It was eerily gorgeous!  


Makes me wonder who these people are that set their chairs out 10 hours early for a 15 minute show of colored chemical extravaganza?  Do these same people wait and watch for God's handiwork in the night sky?  Or better yet. . . God's handiwork all around, all the time?  God's glory is all around us and yet we go about our days missing most of it. . . but we will plant our chairs out to wait for fireworks when we know they are coming.  Take time today to SEE, really see, God's glorious handiwork all around you.  After all, it will be awhile until you have the opportunity to see some more fireworks.  


God bless you!!


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