Star Creator.

Stars.
Summer.
Simple beauty.

They said on the news tonight that it was the Perseid Meteor Shower. One of my absolute favorite things about summer is stargazing. And, since I live in the middle of nowhere, my own yard is the perfect place to see TONS of stars... no city lights to interfere! So, I grabbed some bug spray and a blanket and went to lay on the hood of my car. I only was outside for about 30 minutes, but I was able to see nine shooting stars!

The whole time, I couldn't help but think about the sheer amazing creativity that God must possess. I can't wrap my mind around it. He created all of those stars in that beautiful, clear August sky, and he knows each and every one by name. And the part that really gets me? That very same creative, all-knowing God... he cares about me. How cool is that??

God, thank you for your creativity and for the blessing of the beauty of your creation. Thank you for loving and caring for me - one tiny little piece of this universe. Remind me daily of that love, Lord. Amen.

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"Mountain maker, ocean tamer
Glimpses of You, burn in my eyes.
The worship of heaven, fills up the skies

You made it all, Said "Let there be"
And there was, all that we see
The sound of your voice, the works of your hands
You do all things well, You do all things well, You do all things well

Star creator, wind breather
The strokes of Your beauty, brushed through the clouds
Light from the heavens, touching the ground"
--Chris Tomlin