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There is nothing quite like the break of day in the
mountains during Summer. I walked out into one this morning
surrounded by my four, furry friends. I could feel right
away my dogs excitement and joy too. The air was cool,
fresh, and sweet. Its gentle breezes kissed my face the
moment I opened the door. The sunshine was still hiding
playfully behind the trees, but I could now see its golden
light breaking though the leaves. Dew was still on the
ground and the scent of wild flowers was tickling my nose. A
white tailed rabbit was finishing breakfast in the tall
grass near the woods. In the sky birds were soaring into the
morning sunrise while hidden in the trees their feathered
friends were singing songs of love to Heaven. It was so
glorious and so awe-inspiring. My heart felt full to
overflowing with God’s love and my soul seemed to expand in
joy knowing that I too was a part of His wonderful creation.
I learned recently that in the original Greek Bible the
word "Fear" also translates as "Awe." This made sense
to me, because while I have never really felt afraid of God.
I feel in awe of His glorious, powerful, and unconditional
love for us every single day. I feel in awe of this wondrous
world He created. I feel in awe of this life He gave me
here. I feel in awe that I am here to be His Child, to share
His Love, and to do His Will. I find too that with
thankfulness in my heart and awe in my soul there is very
little room left for any fear in my life.
This world we live in is so awe-inspiring. The love that
God has for us is so awe-inspiring. Why don’t we make
the lives we live here awe-inspiring as well? The choice is
up to us. Don’t live in fear then. Live in love. Don’t live
in fear of God. Live in love for God. Don’t ignore the
wonder and awe that is all around you. Become a part of it
instead. Be the Child of God you were meant to be: giving
love, spreading joy, sharing light, and inspiring awe.
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