Created for His Glory

It is the Sabbath of the soul when we heed the call to cease creating and remember that we are created.

Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross


To stand under a massive Oak looking skyward is one of many humbling experience in life. Looking beyond the girth and medley of branches to the illumination of the stars, one seems small. To internally hear the rush of great waters being pumped up and down the trunk supplying life and existence to all the extremities. To know that this tree – this organism that exists within creation is much more experienced in age as well as in quality of life. You see, this tree is under the rule of God as well, only this tree simply lives – this tree lives to the Glory of God. This tree performs exactly as it was created. There is no rebellion within its bark. This tree simply stands and proclaims God. As do the stars twinkling down.

Do I proclaim God? Do I give Glory? Allow Glory? At least point to Glory? Am I living as I was created? Or am I rebelling with every breath?