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Ephesians 6:12-13 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
…so many, so wonderful. For a starter? “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set in their courses, what is man that you should be mindful of him?” Psalm 8
Blessed are you, creator of heaven and earth; amid the immensity of the universe, you are mindful of us and seek us out. Blessed are you for the gift of your Son, who humbled himself to share our lives that we might be raised with him to glory and splendour. Blessed be your holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.
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The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:16
_________________________________________________________________________________________It was just about dusk at our campsite on Big Porcupine Lake. The evening’s dinner dishes had been meticulously washed and put away. The food scraps were burned as not to attract unwelcomed predators and the campfire was built for the evening. There wasn’t any discussion; it was that peaceful lull of the day just before nightfall when people felt quite comfortable in saying nothing.
I took the opportunity to groom my Golden Retriever, Blazer, who had long sandy coloured hair that attracted every burr and plant that could possibly stick to fur. He enjoyed the grooming routine and stretched out willingly on the rock that had been heated by the warmth of the day sun.
It was like someone suddenly turned the CD system on full blast when you were least expecting it. Everyone, including Blazer, was instantly on their feet at the first piercing sound. It was clear, precise, penetrating and wonderful to hear. It was the distinctive call of the wild; it was the howl of wolves. It instantly reminded me of the stories of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book and Jack London’s Call of the Wild. The howls in concert drifted through our campsite like a gentle curl of smoke reaching the skies. The wolves did not stop howling from the setting of the sun until the rising of the same the next day. Never in all my canoeing in Algonquin have I ever heard such a complete performance staged by such majestic creatures.
Though there is a population of approximately one hundred and seventy-five wolves that inhabit Algonquin this was my first experience being thrilled by the primitive sound of a wolf.
LORD, what a magnificent creature the wolf is. We thank you for the wonder of nature and for the many creatures that inhabit the earth. Amen
Official Photo – Algonquin Park
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