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THE MASTER'S TOUCH

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork,” Psalm 19:1 (ESV). This morning's sunrise looked as if God dipped His finger in florescent paint and stroked a luminescent orange ribbon across a silvery blue background. As if that were not enough, there is a beautiful mosaic of white to greyish and tan to bluish clouds thinly weaved like giant ropes, spread north to south as far as the eye can see. The Master’s touch can turn any moment, any place into a masterpiece. What else will God craft into this day? I will watch for His artful work. Perhaps He will stroke the canvas of my soul, covering over useless space and delicately creating something exquisite in its place. Almighty God and King, I welcome Your craftsmanship, Your slightest touch foretells majestic beauty. May my heart be a ready landscape; prepared for each stroke of Your holy brush. 

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