Several years ago I was in an Atlanta hotel room sleeping soundly and peacefully. While in this deep sleep, I heard loud noises and someone yelling. I pulled myself out of my cavernous slumber to find that I was the source of the noise – I awoke clapping and screaming “Hallelujah” at the top of my lungs. In my dream, God was hosting the most spectacular fireworks show I have ever witnessed. When I say spectacular, I am not doing the exhibition justice. It was way beyond anything I had ever experienced in the natural. The truth is I can take them or leave them – fireworks are not something that usually inspire ooh’s and aah’s in me. I came to full consciousness, stopped clapping, quit shouting, and just praised God. I had been the recipient of a private pyrotechnic display created by the Almighty God! I was blessed beyond my ability to measure blessings!
Read Psalms 8:1-9
For each of the statements below, find a strength and find an area that needs improvement:
- What are the works of His hands that God has given me dominion over?
- How do I please and honor Him?
- Do I use praise to still my enemies?
- Do I take time to be regularly delighted by God and His creation?
- What are my strengths in the questions above?
- What one area do I need to improve?
- What plan can I make for improving that single area?
Oh Lord, my God, when I look at all that your hand created, I am struck that You chose to commune with me! You have given me authority over Your earthly creations – May I be pleasing to You in my charge and not disappoint. May I always see You in everything my eyes see, my ears hear, my nose smells, my mouth tastes, and my hands touch! I need only my senses to see how marvelously glorious You truly are! You are magnificent and mighty! The angels sing Your praises night and day, even children and infants praise You. Help me to see You in all of Your creation! In Jesus’ name, Amen.