There are many things that come to mind when I saw this prompt for Sunday Scribblings this morning. Now, I realize that this prompt was actually for a couple of weeks ago, but I think it’s still a good prompt to help with subject matter for my entry this morning.
Do you have joy in your life? What brings you joy? What do you have in YOUR life that other people would sacrifice almost anything in order to obtain it because, to them, it would be a source of joy? These are some serious questions, to some people. To others that are wrapped up too tightly in this chaotic world of instant everything and tighter schedules and more to do than ever before seen in history, these questions are just an annoyance….something to not even bother with taking the time to stop and think about. Today, I challenge you to stop….and think….about the day…about these questions….about what REALLY brings you joy in your everyday life.
Have you stopped to smell the roses lately? Did you stop and breathe deep and long of their fragrance?
Have you stopped and looked skyward, and noticed the geese migrating South for the Winter? Do you take the time to comprehend that they fly hundreds, and sometimes THOUSANDS of miles, during their migration? And that YOU can watch them and at least partially predict the kind of weather you will be having for the next few weeks?
Have you stopped and pulled the dry, dead leaves out of your flower bed lately? You MIGHT be surprised to see one of the first signs of Spring coming, if you find tiny, new growth underneath all of that dead stuff.
Have you stopped on a brisk morning to realize that the cloud of breath that you just exhaled is given to you by the Lord God Almighty, Creator of Heaven, Earth and ALL things?
Have you breathed deeply on a clear, crisp morning in the mountains and caught the faint scent of the pine trees wafting through the air?
Have you stopped and looked at your child lately and realized that that rebellious, hard-headed teenager is YOUR baby and that NO ONE can change that?
Have you woken up next to your partner and been truly thankful for the gift of love and that your partner was put in your life for a reason?
There are many, many things that you can be thankful. Sometimes, it’s just hard to stop and see the trees when you’re in the forest.
Have a VERY blessed week!