As I sit at my computer this morning, thunder is rumbling, lightning is flashing in the sky, it's raining outside, and I have one very nervous dog in my lap (despite the forecast which called for a 60% chance of rain). Everything from the weather to my dog reminds me of the power and beauty of God's creation - and that is the theme of today's psalm.

Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty .. you make the clouds your chariot, you ride on the wings of the wind .. You set the earth on its foundations .. you cover it with the deep as with a garment .. You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills, giving drink to every wild animal .. By the streams the birds of the air have their habitation; they sing among the branches. From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. You cause the grass to grow .. The trees of the Lord are watered abundantly .. in them the birds build their nests. You made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting. You make darkness and it is night .. O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures .. May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works - who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord! (Ps. 104)