Stop

Stop.  

Put your phone or tablet down.  

Step outside.  

Take a deep breath.  

Now, look around.  

Do you see it?  

Do you see the flowers, the clouds, the green grass, maybe a butterfly or bird flying by?  

Don't miss the beauty that surrounds you, everyday. 

Relax.  

Take it in, and let the stress of life go as you breathe in the simple, yet oh so complex, 
beauty of creation. 

The Signature of the Creator

Do you see His signature all around you?  He shares a sunset, a flower, a beautiful lake, majestic mountains, a peaceful prairie, a singing bird, a butterfly, so you know He is there, everywhere.  He cares for you.  He loves you.  He is there for you.  

What's Your Viewpoint?

Perspective affects our lives.  

Do you tend to complain and be angry, or do you try to speak words that are uplifting and helpful?  Are your words negative, or words that of praise and thankfulness?  This world is filled with sadness, ugliness, and hurt, but it is also filled with joy, beauty, and healing.  Which do you focus on?  Which do you speak?

What is your perspective?  

Where we place our trust greatly affects our perspective.  Is your trust placed in yourself, the powers of this world, in others, or in God?  God makes a difference.  He is in control, He will change your perspective if you truly place your trust in Him.

Do you need to change your perspective today? 

What will you do to change your view?  

What steps can you take to see the dandelions as wishes instead of weeds?  

The View From My Front (and back) Porch

 Stages of the sunset from my front porch a couple nights ago.  

This is the view from the back porch...

Thank you, God, Creator, for the beautiful gift you provided for a weary soul, to remind me Who You are, and of Your deep love for us.  

November Days of Thanks

Today, and every day, I am thankful and blessed to be a child of God.   Nothing is more important than this relationship in my life.  I sometimes need to be reminded of that, because I get consumed with worry, fear, busyness, but God always brings me back to rest in Him, to remind me I am His kid, and that He loves me.  He reminds me that Jesus died for me.  He reminds me that nothing in this world is more important than a relationship with Him.  

God, Be My Guide

Yes, Lord!  Thank You!