There was absolute worship in my car this morning ya’ll. Heart bursting, tears streaming, soul lifting, pure, thankful worship. I was giddy with it.

The time change has placed our Saturday morning commute right in the midst of the morning sunrise. And it was breathtaking this morning. There was a glorious mist blanketing everything and the sun rays were streaming through the leaves and the mist. It was spectacular. 40 minutes of driving sweet country roads bathed in the absolute glory of our Creator.

I wish I had a dash cam to record it for you. My words are useless to describe how magnificent it was. A soft golden glow draping everything, sharp and distinct rays of the sun splicing the trees, multiple hues in the sky from pink to orange. We even pass a racehorse training facility on our route – and seeing the horses, running dark and sleek, juxtaposed against the whiteness and quietude that only a mysterious fog can create was unbelievable.

Let me be clear though, lest you misunderstand. I do not worship nature. I worship God as the ultimate Creator. However, the beauty of His creation ministers to me and opens up my heart and soul to the love and grace of God like nothing on earth.

And you know what else? God speaks certain truth into my heart as I sit in awe of the work of His hands. Every time. This morning’s experience felt like God reached down and placed His hand right on my heart and whispered “Yes! I love you deeply. Like no one else possibly could fathom. You are mine and you are beautiful and worthy and cherished.”

I was overcome with joy and peace and thanksgiving. And of course the tears are flowing down my face even as I’m driving. Because, as I’ve probably mentioned before, my response to this kind of intense emotion and submission to God’s whispers is to cry. But not in sadness. These were tears of unrestrained joyful emotion – my mind and heart singing with God’s awesome love.

If you have ever enjoyed a magnificent sunrise or sunset, than you can surely imagine what I saw this morning. But what I felt as I absorbed that glorious drive in this morning has filled me with such a sense of rightness that I can hardly express it. I am impressed by God with the knowledge that I am right where I am supposed to be. That He is in control. That even the sun rises and sets in masterful artistry, at His command. My spirit is full to overflowing now…and at complete rest.