Day 10: Stop and Smell the Flowers

When was the last time you stopped and stared in awe at the beauty around you?  Did you notice that sunset that peaked through the clouds, turning the landscape orange and tinting the clouds an array of pinks and reds?  Or how about the flock of birds moving about in their flying ‘V’?  Did you take a second glance at the glistening grass frozen in the crisp morning air?   What about the old adage of “stopping and smelling the flowers”?

I am often in awe of God’s creations.  The beauty that surrounds us.  I am so grateful to live in rural Nebraska where I get to experience some of the most stunning masterpieces painted each day by our Creator.  I can’t help but stare at the various shapes of clouds or how the sunlight paints them magnificent colors or the deep blue sky of midday or the twinkling stars at night.  I’m grateful that God took the time to make each creation unique with intricacies that cannot be replicated.

Take time to be in awe of the creation around you.  Allow yourself to be enfolded within it.  Notice not only the shades of the flowers, but the very details of each petal.  Listen to the songs of the birds and be fascinated by their interaction with each other.  And then praise God for His work and be grateful that He gave us eyes to see it, ears to hear it, and a nose to smell its sweet fragrance.  Imprint that feeling of awe on your heart and know that if God took the time to paint each flower its own special hue – He took even greater care in creating you.  Thank you Lord, for creating it all.  #livewithagratefulheart #lent2017 #40daysgrateful