Creation is All Around You

^{Genesis 1} In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ² Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
My boss once told our staff to take advantage of the view that we have right outside our apartments.  Living in such a beautiful place can often be something people do not take advantage of.  We do not notice the creation that God has given us because we are around it everyday.  It would only take a second to stop and thank Him for everything he has blessed us with, big or small.
Every morning I storm out of my house to head to my class and I walk right underneath of these trees.  Not once did I stop and thank God for the beautiful things he has put all around me.  I live in amazing mountains all summer and think nothing of it, I live with these beautiful trees right in my backyard all year and think nothing of it.  God could have surrounded me with muddy swamp water and a shack but He hasn't.  He has given me leaves full of color, a two story home, a beautiful pond across the street to enjoy during the year, and mountains full of His beautiful creation to live in all summer.  So my suggestion to anyone reading this today; stop and take a minute to look around you.  Are you taking advantage of your surroundings by just walking past them everyday or are you thanking God for what he has created for your eyes to see, your ears to hear, and your hands to touch?  God has created all things, even the dirt between your fingernails.  So take some time to thank Him for the things you get to enjoy everyday.