Vivid red petals with golden drops of rain… the flower was made for me to enjoy its glory and beauty. To remind me that there is a Creator.
It didn’t just happen… there was a plan and purpose for that flower. Just like there is a plan and purpose for you and me. It was planned for this flower to take root, grow and show off its vivid red glory for me to enjoy… for anybody who wants to take the time to enjoy its beauty.
The beauty that God surrounds us with is breath-taking.
Have you taken the time to stop, look around and admire the creation?
It was created for you and me… for our pleasure!
I can’t tell you how many times I go through my days without taking a peep at the beauty outside my house.
I get busy and caught up on laundry, cooking and family… We all do.
What a difference it makes when I purposely take the time to stop, look and enjoy.
When I do that… I can feel the tension around my eyes fade away. My mind clears up. My lungs take in a deep refreshing breathe of air. My heart sings. My body feels restored.
I feel recharged and ready to finish the day with a song of praise in my heart… bursting out from my lips. I often noticed that my kids like hearing me sing, it relaxes them and it relaxes me.
Remember, enjoy what’s around you… embrace the life you have… it will be gone in a moment.
Beautiful Mare!!
Thanks Katie :o)
Such a great post! It is true, it is so important to really and truly “stop and smell the roses”. Lots to be thankful for in the “small things”.
Jenn, yes! Especially in times like now… things are rough for a lot of people, but there are still so much for them to be thankful for. I see extreme proverty here in Honduras and those people don’t have anything, yet they are thankful for the little things that come in quiet ways each day. Sadly, not all poor people are like that… I’ve also seen the other side of some who get greedy, selfish and ungrateful… always looking for the “greener side” of grass.