1000 Gifts: I Sing the Mighty Power of God

I sing the mighty power of God, that made the mountains rise,

That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies.

I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day;

The moon shines full at God's command, and all the stars obey.

I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food,

Who formed the creatures through the Word, and then pronounced them good.

Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, where'er I turn my eye,

If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky.

There's not a plant or flower below, but makes Thy glories known.

And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne;

While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care;

And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there.

~ Isaac Watts

Rejoicing today in the beauty of His creation... giving thanks for all He's made:

(numbers 818 - 830)

leaf-littered gardens, glistening in reds and oranges and yellows

crisp blue skies lined with feathery white clouds... the call of a brand new day

bird chatter out back, the door open wide

laughter & giggles & more

tiny tomatoes, still clinging to the vine

autumn's harvest... not quite ready to quit

dogs on leashes, babe in stroller, the big ones on bikes down the street

around and around and around we go-- the outdoors still calling for more

summer sheets put away, beds blanketed for warmth

mornings to snuggle and cuddle and rest

homemade soups and freshly baked bread

hot chocolate, applie pie, and more

the thousands of ways He says, I love you

around every corner, in every tree, just waiting.... waiting to be noticed

eyes to see and ears to hear

and a heart... desperate to receive it all

"God made the earth by His power."

Jeremiah 10:12-13

and the list continues...