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The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. (Psalm 65:8 NIV)

Jesus promised that we would have trouble in this life.

And He wasn't joking.

Some days are tough.

And then some days are really tough.

But in the midst of all the troubles of life, the whole Earth remains full of wonders.

The magnificent beauty of a rose unfolding in the sunlight.

The joyful sound of birds singing in the breeze.

The sweet smell of freshly fallen rain on the fields behind the house.

There is so much in this life to enjoy.

So many things that are meant to bring us joy in the midst of our troubles.

Our Heavenly Father wants us to enjoy the beauty of the world that He has created for us.

He want us to find joy in the life that He has given us even in the midst of the inherent troubles of this world.

To hear the laughter of a child and remember to laugh along with them.

To smell a freshly brewed cup of coffee and be reminded of all the wonderful conversations had over one.

To stand beneath the beauty of the rising sun and be filled with awe at His magnificence.

He has filled the earth with wonders so that we can be filled with joy when we stop for a moment and enjoy the beauty of this life.

May we each find joy in all the wonders around us today.