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Taking the first point first we know that if we look up in the sky in the daytime we see a varied scenario: clouds moving across the sky making changing patterns; a Sun which sheds its light on us and gives warmth to us all (Ecclesiastes 11:7). On a stormy day we will quite likely see a beautiful rainbow. At night, when the sky is clear we may see and wonder at the stellar heavens (Psalm 8:3/4). There are the northern lights which may be seen sometimes by those who live in or near the arctic circle. On the earth we have a varying landscape: mountains, hills, valleys and flat lands. There are rivers and streams that run down to the sea . There are sea shores where children and adults can enjoy their holidays, whether swimming, playing or just relaxing. Then there is the immensely varied flora and fauna which we all enjoy. The former covers all the vegetable creation, whether trees, flowers or simply grasses. Some provide us with food. Then there are the birds, fishes, reptiles, insects and mammals with which the world teems. All these things make our life interesting and enjoyable (Psalm 104). They give almost endless interest to those with a scientific bent. There are also the layers in the earth to be explored as well as the layers in the air above us. There are light waves, radio waves and so on which all contribute to the well-being of the whole system.
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