“Look at
the Northern Lights” exclaimed Sara as we walked our dog last night. They were so bright and beautiful that we ran
home, grabbed the kids and headed north of town for a better look.
As we drove
past the high school and out into the darkness, it became obvious that we were
not the only ones who needed a better view.
All the approaches along the grid road were full of cars. When I checked
my phone this morning, several people had posted pictures that they had taken. One of the first questions that I was asked when I went to serve
breakfast at Hillcrest School this morning was, “Did you see the Northern
Lights?”
In an age that
is full of technology and entertainment, I am a little surprised that people
still get excited about the Northern Lights.
Anyone can go on the internet at any time and see thousands of pictures
of them, but I guess that nothing replaces the real thing. Also, there is still something to be said for
experiencing something yourself. It is
one thing to hear about the Northern Lights.
It is another thing to see them.
Last night
reminded me that I have a choice. I can
either get caught up in the rush of emails, TV shows, schedules and lists, or I
can make a point to slow down and see the beauty that is all around me.
In many different
ways, our lives would be better if just we looked up.
“The
heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (Psalm
19:1).
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