This week I’ve been reminded of a song I sang at the camp I worked at last summer. The lyrics are:
“My God is so big, so strong and so mighty,
There’s nothing my God cannot do!
The mountains are his,
The rivers are his,
The stars are his handiwork too.
My God is so big,
So strong, and so mighty,
There’s nothing my God cannot do!”
Since being in Peru, I’ve seen mountains, rivers, and the most incredible stars. Living in the Amazon has been a daily reminder of how magnificent God is.
Seeing and hearing a new creature everyday allows me a larger glimpse at how big God and His creation is. Waking up to a bird chirping that I’ve never heard before is such a treat! There are so many things he has created, and we get to experience and take joy in another piece of the wonder that is His creation.
Seeing the Milky Way from our front yard while brushing my teeth is something I’ll never forget. The stars in the Amazon are absolutely incredible, and are definite proof of the glory of God.
Having one of the natural wonders of the world as our front yard reminds me that God can do anything. If he can make a river (with His voice!) wider than the length of my college town’s downtown, he can help us through any silly problem we have and free us from the weight of our sins.
As you may know, my team and I live on a farm. There is a dog that lives on our farm named Niño who is always trying to get into our house and cause chaos. Patience is tested on the daily when it comes to Niño. Though he is a pain, God is reminding me to be patient always, even if it’s the same problem again and again. (Like when Niño tries to fight the cows for the 30th time.)
No matter how many strange bugs, annoying dogs, or muddy hills we encounter, the Amazon is a constant reminder that “my God is so big, so strong, and so mighty! There’s nothing my God cannot do.”
