Then God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters, separating water from water. So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above the expanse. And it was so. God called the expanse “sky.” Evening came and then morning: the second day. Then God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. God called the dry land “earth,” and He called the gathering of the water “seas.” And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:6-10
Where were you when I established the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. Who fixed its dimensions? Certainly you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? What supports its foundations? Or who laid its cornerstone while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Job 38:4-7
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A Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving
I praise You and thank You for revealing the spectacle of creation in a way that accommodates all levels of awareness and intellect of humankind throughout the ages. Although Your creation is a balance of energies beyond my cognition, You knew it need not be revealed so. Could I, using every molecule of my brain, comprehend what You spoke into existence? Never! Separating sky from water and water from land – a simple act for You! How much more glorious that as You spoke, Your heavenly angels shouted for joy and praised Your name! I often wonder: Did You have fun? I enjoy my time creating small works of art – a birthday card or a throw pillow, none of them perfect. But You! How fulfilling to just express an idea and have it happen before You, perfectly. You fixed the dimensions of the earth – You know its exact weight to the milligram. You limited the expanse of the seas, and You need not count the drops within, for You know the number. And the sky – sweetened by Your breath when You called it good. You are Boundless Wonder, Immeasurable Might, Loving Creator – my God.
