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The Costa Rican Sky

For all of its natural beauty, exotic appeal, and thrilling wildlife, Costa Rica offers much activity for the eyes to become captivated by. However, if one takes the time to pause from what is right in front of their eyes and lift their gaze to the heavens, they will surely discover a breathtaking sight.
The sky continually changes from hour to hour. One moment sweltering sunshine shines down, bringing the surrounding greenery to life, while the next moment shows a threat of a downpour with dark clouds and the sound of thunder echoing off of the mountains. In these moments, soaking up the beautiful expanse of sky above me, I forget my insignificant worries, small concerns, and pointless thoughts. The wind brushes them away and I am in awe of the stretch of blue or dark grey above me.
I pray you may you take the time to pause for a moment and look up, allowing God to remind you of how small you are a against the vastness of His heavens; how small but oh how precious you are to Him. When you focus your eyes upon the view above, you have the wonderful opportunity to see the Lord smile upon you through His incredible masterpiece of sky.
All my love,
Gennavieve

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