Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many
good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from
telling lies. Turn from
evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. –Psalm 34:12-14
I can think of lots of things
that make me crabby. Stiff, sore muscles every morning. A to-do list that
should be called the never-ending list. Its getting cold outside. Stresses.
Pressures. Money. Traffic. Relationships. I could work myself up into quite a sour
mood … (turn from evil)
But for every complaint I can
dream up, there is a blessing from God that I am overlooking when I do. Juicy
peaches. Crisp apples. Colorful leaves. Clean, fresh air. Savory soups and
stews. Favorite sweaters. Football games. One more campfire. Snuggly quilts.
Seasonal teas and coffees. A pumpkin or two on the front step. Brand new
episodes of your favorite shows. A good book to read. Chatting leisurely on the
phone. Flannel pajamas. There is beauty
and times to relish no matter what else is going on in your life.
Are you willing to have your
eyes opened to the glory of the Lord all around you? You seek God and you will
find it – peace and good days.
There is so much beauty in the world, things we take for granted. When you get is a mood and feel that no one is listening, spend some time with nature. Go for a walk and just look around at all God has given us. Listen for the trees blowing in the breeze, listen for the birds singing their song, watch the squirrels play, see the wooly worms. God has given us so many things but we just don't realize it because we don't take the time to slow down.
ReplyDeleteRich
Amen, brother ... slow down before the moment is lost.
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