Morning Has Broken

For Five Minute Friday the word prompt is "Sunrise". This is my favorite time of the day and I've written numerous posts on the wonder and beauty of this daily gift from God. This post immediately came to mind to share for today's FMF. I can still feel the anticipation of catching sunrise at the beach!

August - 2016

Although the beach is always beautiful, my favorite time of the day there is sunrise. To see the sun breaking over the ocean is truly a sight to behold.

On a recent beach trip, we spent 3 mornings going for an early morning walk on the beach. On the first morning, the sun was already up in the sky. It was pretty, but we decided to go a little earlier the next morning to try and catch a better view of the rising sun. On Day 2 the sun wasn't too high, but had already broken. It was beautiful and peaceful to see, but we knew there was a moment of the morning that we were missing.

Day 3, we hit it just right. As we walked to the beach, the sun had not risen, but many people knew what was coming! There was such a spirit of expectancy as many people were out walking, cameras in hand and eyes on the horizon. Sunrise is a pretty quick event and if the perfect timing is missed, the wonder of a new day quickly slips away.

As our walk began, the sun peeked out through the clouds. Brighter and brighter it became, glistening across the water to create a spectacular sight.

People stopped, stared in awe and sought to capture the moment with photographs. To catch the glory and beauty of a sunrise takes a balance of correct timing along with the patience of waiting for a brand new day to begin. But those who watch and wait feel that intimate connection with our Lord and Creator and begin the day with rejoicing.

As Christians, we know God is the Creator and God of the universe. We believe He created the heavens and the earth and every day creation bears witness to His greatness. That week, tragic events were happening in our country. The news was filled with grief, pain, loss and uncertainty. But as we walked on the beach to witness the sunrise, we joined many others who sought that certainty that God was still in control. What a sight to behold and a truth to hold fast to.

"From the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is to be praised."

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