In The Garden

"Tell Me Where God Ain't"
Osella Clabaugh

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Scripture Text: " The Heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork."   Psalms 19:1

One of the most beautiful trips that Wayne and I have ever taken was to Colorado. When we went to the top of Pikes Peak and we looked out, Oh my, we could see for miles.  It was so beautiful and majestic,  we just looked at each other and said, "What a wonderful, awesome God we serve". 

On my day off we often take a sandwich and drive to the park to eat. One day last fall as we sat among the trees we saw four little squirrels gathering acorns and running up the tree with them. They were not disturbed by the fact that we were watching them. They knew that winter was coming and they had to store up enough nuts to last them through it. 

Often in the evenings we go for a ride just so we can sit in our car and watch the sunset, so often it looks like what we imagine heaven to look like. I love to watch the snow fall. The other day the flakes were so big they almost looked like small snowballs. As they landed on my jacket I looked at them and saw how beautiful and different each one was.  I was reminded that there are not even two snowflakes alike. What a mighty God, creator of all things we serve.  Psalms 19:1 says

"The Heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork."

He was just a little boy,
On a week's first day.
Wandering home from Bible school,
And dawdling on the way.

He scuffed his shoes into the grass;
He even found a caterpillar.
He found a fluffy milkweed pod,
And blew out all the 'filler.'

A bird's nest in a tree overhead,
So wisely placed up so high.
Was just another wonder,
That caught his eager eye.

A neighbor watched his zig-zag course,
And hailed him from the lawn;
Asked him where he'd been that day
And what was going on.

I've been to Bible School ,
He said and turned a piece of sod.
He picked up a wiggly worm replying,
'I've learned a lot about God.'

'M'm very fine way,' the neighbor said,
'for a boy to spend his time.'
'If you'll tell me where God is,
I'll give you a brand new dime.'

Quick as a flash the answer came!
Nor were his accents faint.
'I'll give you a dollar, Mister,
If you can tell me where God ain't.

God Bless you let's pray.

Father teach us to appreciate all the beauty this world holds that you have given us. Thank you Lord because everywhere we look we can see you, we can see the mighty hand of God. Thank you for the trees and flowers. Thank you for the sunrise and sunset.  Thank you for the mountains and the lakes. Thank you Lord for giving them all to us.  Lord teach us to draw closer to you, teach us to spend time with you.  We love you Lord in Jesus name I pray Amen.