The base of the purple-tipped mountains blurred softly along the undulating edge of the rising fog like the folds of a heavy curtain lifting ever so slowly to reveal the hardscape of Nature’s beauty.
It was only a glimpse. An impression captured on the way to work when, amidst the rush of traffic, I paused at a red light; the Father revealing a simple truth in the imagery of clouds ascending toward heaven.
Sometimes, in the practicality of living, I forget to remember the beauty around me. The living, pulsing artistry of day and night. Moments shared with friends and family. Memories hewn from joy, tears, loss, and celebration. I even forget to remember God’s beauty.
His faithful deliverance from sharp-edged difficulty. His all-embracing, doubt-replacing goodness when I’d given up on everything but merely surviving the day. His unmatched grace and forgiveness for a woman undone by the past and uncertain of the future.
And the Rock still stands. Solid. Unmoving. Ever-present.
A flash of red captured my attention and I shifted my gaze forward. Cars and vans carrying harried passengers in a rush to the next important place—work, school, daycare—hurtled by and I wondered how many noticed the lavender and pink blush of sun pushing the cold, clingy clouds aside to reveal the immovable, constant presence beneath.
I need reminders to alter my focus—like light that envelopes crimson sediment and brushes lingering vapor aside. Perhaps when I pause, I’ll notice Him being revealed in the unexpected and unplanned. In the movement of everyday ebb and flow. In percolating laughter and sympathetic tears.
It only takes a glimpse to notice Him.
Verse for Reflection
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Ps. 46:10
Beautiful words giving us perspective to meditate upon👍
Thank you, Gretchen. Blessings to you!
Beautiful. The art of living in the present is definitely needed in today’s modern age. #faithnfriends
I’m so glad you dropped by today! It takes so much effort to slow down enough to enjoy God sometimes. May we make time for Him this weekend. Blessings, Tammy
The image you paint with words is beautiful and full of truth. I want o stay aware of each small blessing as I rest in the life God provides. Blessings!
Thanks, Deb, for stopping by. I’m grateful for those small blessings in a world that easily consumes my time and thoughts. His mercies are new every morning!
This is so beautiful…truly enjoyed the picture of beauty your words created and the reminder to be still and present. So glad you shared on Fresh Market Friday Linkup and can’t wait to read more!
Good morning, Crystal. The words are a reminder to myself as I so often find myself caught up in “busy”. How lovely it is to just be still! Have a wonderful day. I look forward to getting to know you!