Oh, the Weather Outside is... Beautiful?

For the past couple of days, it has been in the 60's here in West Virginia. I want to describe to you what it has been like. It is nearly impossible to remain indoors when the sun is shining and a cool, sweet breeze keeps wafting in through my dormroom window. Looking out the window, the hills have been calling for me to walk and explore them. Of course, I obey and leave school work behind. Upon getting into the woods, the air gets a little cooler, the extra noises disappears, and my imagination takes flight. While walking down the road to the lake, the blue-green water ripples as the remnants of ice melt from off of the surface. Birds fly peacefully and chirp happily as I make my way closer to the edge of the lake. Walking around the lake, I walk past the cabin and around to the hidden chapel, a sort of outdoor amphitheatre. From sitting on one of the benches, I feel so small in comparison to the tall trees overhead. Completely surrounded by the beautiful hills and tall trees, I am reminded of God's all surrounding love- it engulfs me. With nothing but a bird or small animal to distract me, I enjoy the moment by sitting ever so quietly and taking in the most beautiful scene. Even with dead leaves on the ground and bare trees above, the sight is indescribable- I can't imagine what it would be like in the summer or fall. God's design is so amazing. As I read in Colossians 1 this morning in verses 16-17 is says, "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist." I love the ending of verse 16 where is says that though all things were created by Him, all things were also created for Him. As one of His creations, am I living for Him as I ought? Without Christ I am nothing- He is the reason for my being. Praise Him who is my Creator and my Father as it says earlier in the chapter in verse 12 "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light." I am able to be a partaker in His inheritance- how undeserving I am, yet how great His love and grace. Isn't God's creation and His love for His creation amazing? Join with me in praising God for His love today.