पूर्णता

Psalm 19
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
Day to day pours out speech,
and night to night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there words,
whose voice is not heard.
Their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them,
and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Wow. Anyone else still floored? I know I've read this before, but today, it just hit me. I honestly feel like that's covered anything I could have written. You know in Zephaniah 3:17 where it says, "[God] will quiet you with his love"? Yeah. I feel like this is how that feels. Perfect description, actually. He has created the splendor that is the heavens, earth, moon, sun, and stars. His law is the epitome of love for us- absolutely everything we need, our portion. God has already given us all of this- who are we to desire anything else?

John Piper mentioned this passage in a book I was reading, recalling a time a pastor of his had spoken about it saying,
"[God] pled with us to stop seeking mental health in the mirror of self-analysis, but instead to drink in the remedies of [Himself] in nature... His plea was that we stop being unamazed by the glory of ordinary things." It's so true! How often I get caught up in endlessly analyzing myself and others, seeking constantly to be the better version of myself when as I look to God and seek His face, His love is reflected in my life. His glory is everywhere, and I get so focused on myself that I miss the simple beauties of a sunrise and the steady rebirth of nature in spring that God has His hand on- this is His creation! So, regarding this, my goal for this week is to spend more time with Him in His creation.
Sorry this is so short, but I'm falling asleep as I type. I encourage you guys to do the same, though! Look around and see God's glory in His creation :)
grace and peace


<-- The Andes Mountains :) God definitely took my breath away with those. Miss them a lot.