Gratitude

The gentle sounds of crashing waves,
The towering sight of mountain peaks,
The embracing warmth of the noonday sun,
and the salty smell of an ocean breeze,
envelope me as I come to meet with you.
God, you are so amazing!
You hands carved the mountain top
and you spoke the sun and sea into existence.
God, these mighty works show your greatness,
yet you choose to come and be among the people you created.
Compared to you, we are nothing,
Our sinfulness just magnifies your holiness,
Our darkness insignificant compared to your light.
Our pridefulness shamed before your grace,
and our resistance melted away by your love.
God of the heavens,
Who am I, that you choose to create me?
What am I, that you sacrificed your only Son for me?
Who can I be, for your will to be done in me?
For life is not worth anything, separated from your presence.