Have you taken a good look at the beauty around you today? A friend asked me that years ago and at the time I didn’t answer him, but I did ponder it later that day. The truth was, because of my state of anxiety, I didn’t take the time to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation around me. My mind was caught up in all my problems, and I couldn’t see anything else. Well I’ve learned over the years, it’s important to live in the moment because that’s all we have right now. God didn’t promise us tomorrow and He also didn’t promise life would be perfect. However, there are many promises written in His word to focus our minds on. You are alive and breathing today because God has a purpose for you. Your time is not up, so enjoy what you have, be it bitter or sweet and be thankful. Get out and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. There is always someone worse off, so take a good look at what you have and be kind. Give to others who are less fortunate, even a smile can change someone’s day. Be loving and pray, for many are suffering all over the world…Rest In God’s love as you look beyond the clouds around you and let’s hold on to our eternal hope and simply trust Him in everything.
I was inspired to write this poem and I pray it will encourage your heart…
Don’t worry bout tomorrow, for it may not come to pass
Nor live for what once was, for there shadows of the past
But live life to the fullest in each moment every day
For there’s beauty in the present if you let God have His way
His presence lives within you if you look around you’ll see
His faithfulness so great, mercies new for you and me
His love it never ceases, but abounds yet more and more
Take this time to spend with Him, it’s you He’s living for
He listens so intently with nothing in the way
For you to Him are priceless He loves your presence every day. You were created for His pleasure to meet with Him and share, so in all His grace and glory give to Him your every care…
He’ll not leave you nor forsake you, let Him take you by the hand, And walk with Him each moment if you fall, He’ll help you stand
He sees each tear and sorrow He’ll give you peace of mind
In this secret place with Him just leave the past behind
Count your every blessing many you will find
Beyond what you had ever thought blessings of all kind
Enjoy the beauty in each moment He’s your gift from up above, so you can rise beyond the clouds and rest in His sweet love.
I certainly missed out on years of pleasure in the past and a lot of it was my own fault and lack of knowledge on my part as well. Time sure passes quickly and back then I didn’t realise how fast. Now my kids are all grown with families of their own and many times I say where has the time gone. However, I’m glad God has given me time to enjoy my family and the beauty of His creation around me. May the Lord bless you and keep you and heal your heart, mind and body and supply all of your needs in Jesus name.
You are loved, Jan (Lollita Faith)
Author June Hodgins 