This Is What I Love
This morning I am thinking about random small things. Flowers from God, as it were, gracing the path of life. Little pieces of beauty that can point to eternity and the ultimate glory of our God.
Appropriately enough, I’ll mention flowers first… beautiful peonies…
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Who doesn’t love roses?
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What about that fragrant cup of coffee, steam curling upwards, first thing in the morning?
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Or the golden glow of a candle in a dark room?
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I love the first page of a yet-unread book…
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Or an unwritten journal…
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Hearing or seeing a language I can’t identify charms me…
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So do the airy yet brooding notes of a violin…
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And beautifully-made clocks, particularly miniature ones…
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And the tangy sweetness of raspberries.
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All these things can be idols… and are dust… yet they are gifts when viewed rightly.
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.” (1 Timothy 4:4-5)
I think that’s what makes the gifts all the more beautiful. We drink them in with the senses, give thanks, and then we are to be content if tomorrow doesn’t promise them again.
What a great reminder today! I thank the Lord for raspberries too! And for Bath & Body Works ‘Twilight Woods’ lotion, for the cool fall breeze & getting to wear sweatshirts and the amazing scent of a freshly bathed baby!
Little things are so enjoyable and can brighten the day but as you said can quickly become idols if we find too much joy in them:)
Flowers and steam curls are my favorite! I gotta go find some coffee now…
Wow, this is so inspiring! I love it.
What a beautiful post : ) I was looking for something this morning and google brought me here. Nice to meet you : )
I love this post! How lovely.
Hi Anna 
I just started reading your blog and I must say.. it it most enjoyable! Thank you for writing and pointing us to the glorious Jesus!! I really enjoy your pictures!
Thanks for sharing… Your so true they can be idols or gifts! Great pics.. Love the clocs!