Give pause…
The morning light peeks over the horizon
To break up the shadows of night
Till day takes its place and the sun
Leaps up into the open expanse.
Give pause…
The clouds turn dark and dense with rain
Breaking in with renewal and life-giving moisture
As thunder and lightning speak, “Holy, Holy, Holy,”
Magnifying God’s greatness and power.
Give pause…
The sun peeks through the clouds
Calming the storm, displaying God’s rainbow promise–
Brighter colors because of darkness passed–
Till brilliant blue holds sway again.
Give pause…
The twilight comes in as sleepy sun sinks
Until the sky twinkles bright with stars.
The moon blinks down reminding all,
“Rest now in the comforting blanket of night.”
Give pause…
Night follows day follows night in divine rhythm.
Peace and storm weave in and out of the dance
Ordained from creation’s dawn
Till time’s twilight and eternity’s continuance
Give pause…
A moment of reflection is a worthy gift,
A breath of the eternity–time’s undercurrent
Running like a river without beginning or end
Through the hands of Creator God.
Give pause…
For the Father of Lights,
Source of unending Love,
Sacrificed on the altar of Holiness,
That we may know Him fully and
Give pause…