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Lord, How Excellent Is Your Name In All The Earth!

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In keeping with my plan to have a fun staycation, my family and I went to the beach yesterday afternoon.

 

Brewers Bay Beach, Tortola BVI

We spent some quality time relaxing in the therapeutic seawater.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Cornbread, Festival and Coleslaw

Then we had our dinner.

 

My daughter spent the time doing a photoshoot to build up her portfolio. She is an aspiring fashion designer.

TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – JULY 16: A model walks the runway wearing clothing from fashion designer Ruth Headlam at The Gold and White Fashion Gala at Summer Sizzle British Virgin Islands 2016 – Day 3 at Turtle Bay @ Lambert Beach Resort on July 16, 2016, in Tortola, US Virgin Islands. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Dreamweaver)

 

We also visited the historical ruins in Brewers Bay.

Old sugar mill, Brewers Bay, BVI

Overall, the afternoon was well spent and we returned home after 6pm quite rejuvenated.

 

While I was relaxing in the sea, I looked at the surrounding beauty of God’s creation and couldn’t help wondering what is a man that God should be mindful of him.

I could relate with the psalmist who considered the heavens, the work of the fingers of God.

He looked at the sun and moon, the magnificent elements that God ordained and he was awestruck.

Then, the psalmist looked at himself and reflected on his failures and shortcomings and wondered what did God see in his human frailties that caused Him to care.

What manner of love that God had that He would visit us in our darkest time of need to pull us out of the grasping hands of hell?

What was it that prompted God to create man a little lower than the angels, yet crowned him with glory and honor?

Pelican on a rock. BVI

Imagine, God gave man whom He had created from the dust of the earth, dominion over all the works of His hands and then placed everything (the birds of the air, beasts of the field, the fishes of the seas and even principalities and demonic powers) under his feet.

O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is your name in all the earth! (Psalms 8:9)

God has placed even His name in the essence of our being – I AM who I AM.

Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow!

It is good to reflect on the things that God has brought you through and simply give Him thanks.

You may be at a place where you are still trusting the Lord for a miracle in your life.

Don’t give up, don’t be discouraged, just remember where God has brought you from and think about the destiny where He is taking you.

Then, give God thanks and praise.

I guarantee that your mood will be cheerier and your burdens lighter.

Have a blessed day!

References: Psalms 8

 

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18 responses to “Lord, How Excellent Is Your Name In All The Earth!”

  1. Wow Beverley! Love your upbeat post and reminder to give God thanks and praise! Have a blessed day too! 🙂

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    1. Thank you for visiting and sharing. You also have a blessed day.

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  2. riverlifepsalms1 Avatar
    riverlifepsalms1

    Thank You Lord!

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    1. Amen! God is great!

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    1. Praise the Lord. He is worthy to be praise. Have a blessed day.

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  3. Glad you are being refreshed in the Lord during your staycation little sister 🙂

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    1. Yes I am. I am determined to be blessed. God is good. Have a blessed day.

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  4. Beautiful! Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow! Beholding the Great I Am, my favorite part of the beach! 🙌🙌🙌

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    1. Watching the waves on the sea shore is

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    2. The movement of the waves it self shows the wisdom of God. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. I agree and the pictures are wonderful. May God bless your daughter in her pursuit of fashion.:)

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day.

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  6. Carol Matthews Avatar
    Carol Matthews

    LOVE THIS BLOG. GOD IS TRULY GREAT AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED!

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    1. Thank you. God bless you Carol. I am looking forward for you to join me on this theme.

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