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“Those who live at the ends of the Earth stand in awe of Your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.”

Psalms 65:8 (NLT)

Sunrises & Sunsets

When was the last time you were up early enough to see the sun rise? Or, been outside in the evening when the sun goes down? The views that slowly saturate the sky are spectacular! Sunrises and sunsets are filled with such beauty, amazement, and wonder. I’m talking about a sky full of color that could only be orchestrated by God’s own hands, and He blesses us with these views twice a day!! Yes!! Twice a day, every single day, all year long! What a marvel!

God’s Majestic Handiwork

Oh, the joyful rise and set of the sun that brings shades of color only God can paint across the sky. Showing-off all His wonder and displaying His intricate care for detail. What a majestic symphony of hues that God stretches across the sky for us to enjoy!! The eloquent blended pastels, the vivid glowing warm radiance of a mixture of bright peaceful boldness, it all spills forth leaving a heart filled with indescribable joy. A joy that comes from God alone!

There is beauty in every single sunrise and sunset! The array of colors that spreads across the vast space between Heaven and Earth comes and goes each day, and if we don’t take the time to stop and look up we miss out. Twice a day God blesses us with this incomparable beauty, giving us a chance to stand in awe of His artistic ways being mesmerized by the newness He brings with each rising and setting of the sun.

Friends, this is what a heart filled with wonder and amazement looks like!

“Bring me the sunset in a cup.”

-Emily Dickinson

Let God fill you with wonder. Look up! The sun rises and sets with purpose filled full of harmonious beauty. Stand in awe of His majestic, ever-changing, perfectly painted canvas, knowing He holds the whole world in His beautiful, mighty hands.

Bible Facts – Sunrises & Sunsets

Before you head outside to soak in the views of the sky how about we open up our Bibles and fill up on some Scripture that revolves around the sun!

“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.”

Proverbs 4:18 (ESV)

Friends, the more we dig into His Word the brighter and brighter our path will become! It’s a path set forth by our Creator, from the beginning of time. A path He so wants each and every one of us to be traveling on! So, let’s allow the light to flood in. Let’s open up our Bibles and get to digging!!

The Bible is packed with Scripture that tells of His wonderful Creation! The sun, moon, stars, oceans, lands, trees, plants, animals, humans – ALL OF IT – has purpose. So, let’s look at some Bible truths that shed some light into how the sun fits into God’s grand plan! As we dive in, not only will we find some important facts about the sun, but we’ll also find out that sunrises and sunsets remind Believers all across the world how they get to live out each of their days.

Time to OPEN YOUR BIBLE!

God is really amazing! He took such great care in designing each and every piece of creation and we get to enjoy it all. What a blessing!!

The sun is just one of the many wonders God blesses our days with. His beauty is on display all around and we get to soak it all in. Dawn and/or dusk is the perfect time to step outside, look up, and enjoy an art show like none other!! With every sunrise and sunset God doesn’t disappoint! The feelings that surround these moments will make a heart leap with praise. A joyful praise for the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the Creator of sunrises and sunsets!!

“From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!”

Psalms 113:3 (ESV)

Have you thanked God for the sun lately?

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