Day 4 - Ruler of the Day and Night

*most pictures were in my personal library, but some I had to search for

Genesis 1:14-19

14. And God said, Let there be lights in the expanse of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years;

15. And let them be for lights in the expanse of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

16. And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.

Sun

Full Moon

Stars

17. And God set them in the expanse of the heaven to give light upon the earth.

18. And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.

19. And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.

Think about how beautiful the sun is, rising and setting. Not only can we see it, it is the light that rules over the day so we can see everything by it. We can also feel it! Close your eyes and imagine being outside and the sun touching your skin as it begins to warm your whole body. Think about how beautiful the moon and the stars are on a clear night. Now think of the four seasons how each is different and forever changing, but beautiful all the same. Seasons are different depending on where you live, but I’m sure we all can find beauty and tranquility in our surroundings if we just open our eyes, and soak in God's greatness.

Summer – The breeze is blowing. The sky is blue, the trees are green and full, and the waters have been warmed by the sun.  Gardens have grown and we are reaping the harvest of fruits and vegetables.

Cocoa, Bentley, & I running on the beach at OBX

Lake at Snow Shoe, WV

 Autumn – the days are beginning to cool from the summer heat, the leaves are changing colors and beginning to fall and fly through the air. The air is crisp of the mornings, but slowly warms with the sun. 

Twin Falls State Park, WV

 




Mom walking with Hayden through the leaves in the woods

My backyard

PA - Sometimes it even snows in the Fall

 Winter – the leaves are gone, and replaced with snow. The white has dusted all over the land, and even though it is cold the sight is beautiful.  

View from Mamaw & Papaw's Porch in the Holler

*Holler = Hollow - having a space or cavity inside. Basically there are valleys in between the mountains where roads have been carved out and follow along the creek, where people have made their house seats along the way. I have also heard it defined as a, "one lane road with two way traffic"

It is easy to become depressed or discouraged in the winter. The days are cold, and the wind can cut you like a knife. The nights are longer than the days. The roads are slushy and slick at times. Salt is applied to roads, driveways, and walkways to melt the ice, therefore it clings to all the vehicles, and makes its way into every house. But that is just how it is, it is a season, and it to shall pass, so look beyond the cold and dirty slushy roads, to the white tiped trees, or the warmth of children smiling, sleigh riding,  Christmas cookies and presents. Most importantly we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on December 25th.



My nephew Jaden first sleigh ride...EVER!

Nick - Dixie's little brother

Dixie - decorating cookies

My nephew Hayden in his new tent

 Spring – the snow is gone, the days are starting to warm, and life is beginning to bloom once again. The seasonal cycle continues. The rains may come throughout the year to wash away the dirt, and give the Earth a drink, but in the spring the rain waters the plants, and along with the sun, help them to grow. This continues the cycle, and produces herb and fruit, that were created on the third day.

Creek with blooming flowers



Flowers from Aaron...Just Because

Not only is spring beautiful but it leads to delectable smells, including one of my favorite smells, Honeysuckle.

Honeysuckle bush at my great-grandparents old home place in the head of the holler

Not only can we see God in the sky, land, and waters, and feel him when the wind blows and the rains fall, and stand still and hear him, and taste the fruit and herb he provided, we can also smell the fragrances he placed on this Earth. Negative can be found no matter where we are, it just takes a negative person to find it. So don't worry, be happy, and take it all in!



What season is your favorite?