The glittering stars praise God. Read Psalm 148. As a young child riding in the back seat of the car, I would remember looking into the sky at sunset, straining to gaze upon the first star in order to make a wish. “Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, get the wish I wish tonight.” Within minutes, I would see the first star and make a wish. As I continued to gaze out the window, the lone star was joined by more and more stars. I am mindful today that gazing at the stars binds me together with everyone who has walked on this earth and has also looked up at the stars. One of those was a songwriter who wrote a song 3,000 years ago about how all creation praises God, even the glittering stars. Imagine that! When we sing 'How Great Thou Art' or 'God of Wonders', the stars sing with us. When we "praise God from whom all blessings flow", the stars are already twinkling their praise from millions of light-years away. “Praise the Lord, you highest heavens and your waters above the sky. Praise him, sun and moon, praise him all you shining stars.” So make a wish when you see the first star, but don’t stop with just a wish. Offer your praise to God with the stars that glitter from above.

Creator God, you gave the command, and all creation came into being. We praise you with the stars that shine. We praise you with everything that has breath. We praise you from the rising of the sun to the setting of the same. All glory, honor, and praise belong to you. Amen.