Morning commute

When people find out that I commute from Charlottesville to Culpeper everyday for work most give me a sympathetic look and say something to the effect of "oh...it is so far away!" True...my commute is about 40-45 minutes one way...but I enjoy it. Take yesterday morning for instance...

I leave when it is still dark outside. But as I make my way north the sky begins to lighten and I get to watch the breaking of dawn and the beginning of sunrise. It is breath taking. The cloud formations and the mountains and trees all interact to make glorious sum rises. Yesterday was one of those mornings. I was so taken by the sight that I had to turn off my radio and just enjoy it in silence. It was a reverent moment...a moment for prayer and thanks to God. What a way to start your day! That drive gives me time to begin my day with God...and what better way to start when you are faced with 78 freshman!

The drive home is not always so wonderful. Usually I am just ready to get home after a long day...and the sky is not nearly as beautiful. But it is a good way to wind down from my day...so I suppose it has its place also.

So as I ready myself for another morning commute I feel the anticipation building...what beautiful sunrise does God have planned this morning? I look forward to seeing his work and giving thanks!