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   Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be over all the earth.

   Consider how God is exalted in the heavens and His glory over all the earth by looking at a few scientific features:
   The earth is in a perfect location in the universe. If it was 5% closer to the sun, the average temperature would be 900°. If it was 5% further away, the earth would be a ball of ice.
   If the oxygen level was 1.5% higher or lower in either direction, we would not survive.
   The moons gravitational pull is just right to impact our seasons and stabilize the earths tilt. If the moon was any other size, the orbit would spin out of control.
   The earth is tilted at 23.5°. If it was at any other tilt, the earth would either freeze or burn up. It is at the exact right tilt in order for life to survive.
   The earth's perfectly sized core emits a magnetic field which controls radiation from the sun and exposure to solar winds. Other planets, like Mars and Venus have no magnetic field to protect them.
   The earth's crust is perfect. It processes the suitable distribution of elements to ensure a hot metallic core and a rocky mantle.
   Jupiter shields earth from a constant stellar bombardment. Without the gas giant in the neighborhood, scientist predict that earth would endure 10,000 times as many astroids and comets strikes.
   The beauty of creation is even seen in mathematics. Physicist's say that the laws that govern the universe can be seen in just five fundamental laws of nature! In his book on mathematics, physicist Morris Kline says this:
   
   " God had designed the universe, and it was to be expected that all phenomena of nature would follow one master plan. One mind designing a universe would almost surely have employed one set of basic principles to govern all related phenomena."

   Many modern physicists consider the remarkable mathematical form which nature assumes to be evidence for the existence of an intelligent designer/creator rather than a mystery. For example, the distinguished Russian physicist Alexander Polykov notes that, "We know that nature is described by the best of all possible mathematics because God created it." Australian astrophysicist Paul Davies says, "The equations of physics have in them incredible simplicity, elegance and beauty. That in itself is sufficient to prove to me that there must be a God who is responsible for these laws and responsible for the universe."
   It seems as if the heavens have conspired to sustain human flourishing. Truly, the universe declares His glory and is evidence of His existence.
   " For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse" (Romans 1:20).