Do you notice what is going on around you? I’m not talking about the big stuff, like a pandemic and the election. I am talking about the even bigger stuff, although it may seem routine and insignificant.
Did you notice the sunrise with its amazing colors this morning? Did you hear the birds chirping, each with their own special melody? Did you watch the squirrels doing their dances up the trees or over the grass? How about the unbridled joy of a small child jumping up and down in excitement over some small thing? Did you get to see the reflection of trees on a glassy lake in the early morning?
For once, I did see and notice all those things today. I’ve got to tell you that these things lifted my spirit and made me smile. They took my mind off the so called “big things” and took to a place of quiet and joy. They led me to good thoughts and thanksgiving for all I have been given.
Romans 1:19-20 says “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made.” Take a moment to look around and see what you can see to lift you up to a higher level.
Reluctant Retiree 