O LORD, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all;
The earth is full of Your possessions. Let the glory of the LORD endure forever;
Let the LORD be glad in His works.
-Psalm 104:24, 31, 34
As a mommy of three, I have been recently amazed at the raw joy, hearts of worship and innocent awe toddlers can have about creation. This weekend we went to the beach and I watched as they ran down the beach with unbridled glee, splashing, looking amazed at the waves, as they collected treasures.
“OOOH! Look at this Momma!” My Elijah who’s almost four says to me repeatedly, followed quickly by, “What ‘dis?” He has no idea what it is - he’s never encountered anything like it before, but somehow it’s awe-inspiring to him (to us it’s a wet yucky piece of driftwood or a squishy sea cucumber.)
When did I get too old to gasp in wonder at what God does?
Lord, teach me to notice Your greatness, change my rituals to worship, and teach my heart to stand again in awe of all You are and all You do.