Have you ever stood and gazed wonderingly up into the sky? Watched as shooting stars whoosh across a moonlit expanse? Or marvelled as the golden sun set behind a glassy turquoise sea?
It may not be the time of year for laying sprawled out on the grass, cloud watching as they shape-shift and morph into wondrous creatures. But the sky can still inspire…
The other week as I sat with my morning cuppa, Bible in hand, relaxing to the early sounds of the day, I looked out of the window. There was a beautiful palette of pinks and oranges spreading above the rooftops. Birds called out and swooped across the sky. The red tinged clouds glowing in the light burst through my early morning stupor and and I couldn’t help but sing.
“Hallelujah!” I cried. “You are good Lord!”
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” – Ps 19:1-2 (NIV)
The sky is quite simply awe-inspiring. The colours, the shapes, the shadows. The areas of contrast continually changing with the air. Even on a dull day an overcast sky is fascinating when when you view it through the lens of curiosity. The heavens are never static and you won’t ever see the same vista again.
But you can feel the wonder any time you like. Just look up, observe and appreciate. With God in the mix too… Wow! Just Wow!
There’s also science behind this instant wellbeing boost. Studies from the University of California have shown feeling awe can reduce your anxiety and stress, and boost traits like generosity through an increased sense of oneness. It’s likely your physical health will improve too thanks to a drop in stress hormones.
So why wouldn’t you get out there and give the sky some loving? I’m sure you can get over the “Brr, it’s too cold” or “Yuck, it’s too wet” feeling and embrace the skies (aka skychology). After all, our ancestors have for years:
“Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise him from the skies! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him all the armies of heaven! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you twinkling stars! Praise him, skies above! Praise him, vapours high above the clouds!” – Ps 148:1-4 (NLT)
God bless xx
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