As we strive to honor God, we at times have the mistaken notion that closeness to God means that life cannot be enjoyed. After all, we are in a sin-cursed world, things are not like they should be, enemies abound, death is coming, sin is around every corner, and our hearts are easily deceived. And, yes, all these things are true. But, even in a sin-cursed environment, it is also a world that bears the image of the glorious God. It is a world in which the heavens declare His glory. It is a world that while marred by sin, humans still bearing the image of God are enabled to accomplish extraordinary things that speak to the wonder of the Creator. If all we see in life is the ruins, then our eyes are hopelessly blind. The world abounds with wonders: sunsets, snowflakes, beautiful flowers, automobiles, airplanes, picnics, campfires, the list can never be completed. Lift up your eyes today to the wonders of the world and give thanks to the One who has made it all.