The viewer of this painting can only imagine what this young growing family is thanking God for and what challenges in life they will rely on His presence to sustain them through. Gazing in contemplation from this high bluff out over placid, reflective waters they witness God’s hand stretching from the Heavens in light rays that dance on the waters below.

      Our faith is renewed, strengthened and sustained knowing that God’s presence is with us always and is evidenced when one pauses to experience in awesome wonder the foundational nature of faith and the beauty of all creation that surrounds us. May each of us pause daily to reflect on this awesome wonder of His presence and purpose in our lives.