Morning Glory

    
  The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of
  His hands. (Psalm 19:1, NIV)
  The man was hurriedly driving to early morning service, late as usual,
  but he couldn't help but stop the car for a moment and take it all in.
  Vivid shades of red, orange and yellow ignited a backdrop of blue as
  the sunrise illuminated the clouds from behind its mountainous hideaway.

  God is indeed wonderfully declared in nature, yet His glory has even
  more personal significance for us. Psalm 37 teaches that while evil-
  doers seem to benefit from their wicked deeds, "like grass they will
  soon wither." But those who commit their way to the Lord and trust
  Him will have their righteousness "shine." This Sunday morning, awake
  early. Catch the sunrise - then go forward, like the morning sun, to
  be seen by all as a reflection of God's glory within you.

  Psalm 37:1-11 (NIV)
  Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong;
  for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will
  soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and
  enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you
  the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him
  and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the
  dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before
  the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in
  their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from
  anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil. For
  evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit
  the land. A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you
  look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the
  land and enjoy great peace.