MORNING BY MORNING
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised.” (Psalm 113:3). As I sat down in my little upper room this week to study and to pray, the sun was rising and filling the eastern sky with the most glorious colors and patterns. I had to rejoice just then and give thanks to the Creator for the promise of a new day and for all He might have in store for me that day. It reminded me of the verse above, but also of David’s Psalm 19 which begins, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork.” Every day we can find new reasons to praise and reverence our God. His grace toward us is unlimited, and His mercy is everlasting. Just as all green things respond to the dawning of each new day by drinking in the light and warmth of the sun, we, too, should look with anticipation on every new morning. Each day we wake to the wonderful opportunities our Heavenly Father sends our way for our growth and develop