This morning I was quite taken by thoughts of God's excessive, extravagant love for us as revealed in nature.  I pray that we'll all have eyes to see it and just wallow in it.  Did that conjure up a picture of rolling around in it, reveling in it, experiencing it to the fullest?  That's exactly what I intended to convey, beginning with me. And my desire is to give glory to God, our Creator, for the fresh air in every crisp breeze, every shade of green and the beautiful golds, reds, oranges, and yellows in the trees, with the sunlight dancing among the leaves and flowers.  You get the idea. Not to take anything God's done or is doing for granted, but to drink in the abundant pleasures He's providing for us.

Have you ever gone all out, planning and working to do something special for a loved one, thinking about how that person will love what you've done and realize that it was a demonstration of love for that one? Then it really not be noticed much or appreciated the way you thought it would be?  I wonder if we don't respond to God's abundant gifts to us that way sometimes, or maybe most of the time.  I wonder if I could be more aware of God's gifts to me in nature and express gratitude to Him frequently and sincerely?  The Lord has been so lavish in His love for us.  I believe that He wants us to notice and delight in all He's done and is doing!  

Father God, please change my heart to see You and Your gifts more clearly, love You more deeply, and express it more completely, in Jesus Name, I pray, amen.