The
Little Things
“Give thanks
to the Lord for He is good,
His
kindness endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Our expectations were set on the anticipation of
the beauty of the gardens, fountains and trails. But to our surprise it was
over shadowed by the little unexpected moments of pleasures and kindnesses of
strangers from all over the world who joined us there.
The gardens were crowded on this beautiful sunny
day, but one never felt pushed about, crowded out or left out to stop and enjoy
every single moment of the beauty.
Without the need to ask, people stepped aside or
waited without complaint if others were taking a group photo of loved ones or
simply taking a long time to focus on a single flower. There was peace, respect
and tranquility everywhere we went.
In this world we view through the media and more
that seems to be filled with greed and discontent I’m so glad God has given us
the awareness and love of the little things.
It’s the little things in life money can’t buy
that brings us the greatest pleasures. It’s the sight of an unexpected rainbow,
the smile and kindness of a stranger. It’s the sudden understanding that
laughter is a language understood around the world.
Oh the great comfort in knowing God is in the big
picture, but always in the little things, the details of our daily life.
We can expect to find God’s enduring love for us
scattered in the little things along our paths in life every day.
“The Little Things” by Dee Kamp, Grace Every
Morning Miniseries© September 25, 2013
No comments:
Post a Comment