August 2 - Down the Canal

Lake Superior

From the quiet seat of a kayak, the Duluth Ship Canal reveals a different character at sunrise. Resting just above the water, each ripple reflects the golden morning light.

Lake Superior never greets the morning the same way twice. Its changing light, shifting reflections, and endless horizon quietly remind us of God’s constant creativity and faithful presence.

For generations, these waters have carried ships safely between the harbor and the open lake. They remind me that God also guides us through life’s changing seasons.

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” — Isaiah 43:2

The stillness of early morning, whether sitting in a chair or floating in a boat, is an opportunity to thank God for the blessings of a new day.