Symphony of Praise (Day 1 from, Beside Still Waters)
The earth is the lord's and all its fulness Psalm 24:1 NKJV BECAUSE THERE IS A speed limit of 15mph on the lake and most of its residents are of retirement age, life here is very quiet and peaceful. We enjoy the beauty of the lake, fishing, and seeing the wildlife that we share the lake with. One of my favorite times is to sit on the swing down by the waterfront or on the back deck and just listen to the beauty of nature. From the flight calls of the Canada Geese to the night crocking of the various types of frogs, it is like going to the symphony. As I sit silently listing to the sounds of nature I am reminded of scriptures that reveal Gods creation praising him, “The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.” (Psalm 104:12 NIV); the morning fills with a beautiful choir of songbirds and the occasional drumroll of the woodpeckers. Off in the distance, you can hear the flight calls of the Sand Hill Cranes which remind me of a chorus of sopranos rai...