Thoughts while studying anatomy

I don't know if it is legit to post twice to your blog in one day, but I am studying anatomy and I was overwhelmed with how great God is. In my Anatomy and Physiology class we're studying the blood. It is amazing to me how God created our bodies to work just so; each part has to do it's job so we can function. Blood itself is so intricate and detailed, more complex than I ever realized till now. Each part has a specific function, our red blood cells carry oxygen, our white blood cells help with our bodies immune system by creating antibodies and our blood plasma carries hormones, proteins and other nutrients throughout the body. This way when you eat and your blood glucose levels rise, the hormone insulin travels into the blood via the plasma and takes the glucose up into your cells to be used. It really is phenomenal.

As I'm sitting here with my books and papers neatly spread out on my lap, and Merlin keeping my feet warm, I'm reminded of these verses in the Psalms.

For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when i was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in Your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. Psalm 139: 13-19

God created us to give Him glory and every time I learn more about our bodies the more I see how glorious and amazing God is. Everything works just right, each part has a purpose, everything works together. Our bodies speak of God's greatness. He also created our minds to know there is something greater, to desire something greater. We were created for a purpose. That gives me hope, and a thankful, humble heart. Anyway just some thoughts.

dmj