Then sings my soul ...

I know that you are busy. I know that so much is happening around you. I know that you feel like you have so many people and situations calling your name and needing your help right here and now, but you need to take about 30 minutes at least and go for a walk. Put your walking shoes on and step out your door and just start walking down the road, or down the sidewalk, or just around in your yard. Get out, and while you are out, I want you to think about these words.

How Great Thou Art
Carl Boberg (1886)

O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder.
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art.

When through the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art.

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee
How great thou art, how great thou art.

Can I tell you how amazing it is to step outside after being cooped up all day doing homework? This is something I can speak of personally. I step out the door and see all of the words of this song come to life. I can hear, smell, see, and feel the beauty of our Lord around me.

So often I can't though. I get up and I rush around to get the boys ready, or get myself and my children ready. I try to make sure that things get done, and that I don't make mistakes. It is a life of go, go, go. When I slow down though and take it all in and get a little exercise, I can feel the change in my heart and my spiritual life. We need this. We need to step out in to creation and just take in all that God has given us. We need to share these moments with our families, with our boys, with each other. It was all made for us. Take a break today and enjoy what God has given. Enjoy it with someone you love and use this time to recharge your batteries and then you can start all over again tomorrow, but this time you will be ready for the hustle and bustle, because you spent time worshipping and praising God for what he has given you.

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
Psalm 105:1-4

Jason