The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Psalm 111:2
We are at the ocean on family vacation! I love waking up early – even on vacation so that I can enjoy the early morning time on the beach. When I wake up around 6:00 and remember where I am, I am driven out of bed because I know what is outside my window – a sunrise! Our normal routine is to take coffee out to the balcony and have devotions, then we head down to the beach to walk. It’s amazing to me that there are so few people out there! It’s the prettiest at the time of day because the sand is all smooth, the beach isn’t littered with chairs and umbrellas, and everything seems fresh and new. There are new shells that have washed to shore; treasures waiting to be discovered. The air is cool and crisp. A couple early morning fishermen have their poles in the water awaiting a catch. It’s spectacular and truly invigorating.
The same anticipation I have for the early morning at the ocean is what the Lord says we should have about seeing His works that are great (present tense). The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Each day as we arise, God’s works are new and will be great. I wonder if we really look with anticipation to see where He will be working? He’s doing more than creating the sunrise the first thing in the day. He’s saving souls. He’s speaking to His children. He’s healing the sick. He’s encouraging the downhearted. He’s giving wisdom to those that seek it. He’s answering prayer. He’s providing for the needy. He’s comforting the hurting. He’s giving grace to his saints. He’s convicting the heart of His children. He’s calling out servants. He’s giving hope to the hopeless. Yes, His works are great.
I seek out the sunrise because I have pleasure in it. You and I should seek out God’s great works in our life today and have as much pleasure in them as we do other things. Then when we see God at work, share it with someone else in the same way that I detailed for you the beauty of the morning at the ocean. God’s works are all wonderful…to those that have pleasure in them. Watch for them today and take pleasure in each one!
With love,
RefreshHer 
Thank you, Denise, for the melodious description again this morning.
From my window I'm watching the rays of sun finding their ways through the woods. It always reminds me of lace left with threadless places to be filled with whatever is behind them.
As the sun begins to rise over the next hill, all kinds of birds singing their praises…then… as alive as they became, they stop.
The new song is deep across the acres but just as shrill and delightful as if it were right here. What a gift!
Yesterday, after many days of a bad lupus flare, I sought help. With the one medication that helps revive me, God gives me what seems to be a better ability to look forward to seeing what else He has planned for this day.
May you and your family be overwhelmed with God's goodness today as you enjoy one of His first creations~
Loving you,
Debby
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Debby,
Your view sounds quite lovely too. Sorry about the Lupus flare-up. It makes me mindful of the day when there will be no more sickness or pain. What a day that will be!
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