Wonder, Oh Wonder…..
It snowed last night. When I awoke this morning there was some white stuff scattered on my lawn, and now it’s gone . The snow wasn’t that amazing, and yet….
Directly outside my front window is a small tree/bush. I’d tell you what it’s called, but I can’t remember its name. The leaves on it have turned brown, and most have fallen off. One might say it’s going through its annual ugly phase. This morning though, it was gorgeous.
Small droplets of ice decorated various branches as if gems and glitter had been tossed upon them. Even, now, hours later, those frozen droplets cling to each branch giving it an unusual beauty. It draws me, keeps me fascinated in wonder.
You might wonder yourself why I am so taken with some frozen water on scattered limbs. It reminds me that God is good. Often I get caught up in my daily circumstances and become disenchanted with life. I’m looking to live in Disneyland, and all I’m getting is the dog house. I want my days to be filled with amusement, delight and a multitude of choices, each with its own unique fascination. I don’t know about you, but my life isn’t like that. Laundry, dishes, grocery shopping, working, cleaning….. the things that fill my daily life are often mundane. I forget that life really is filled with wonder.
As I marveled at God’s morning artwork, I read Psalm 52 in my Bible. The last two verses read, “But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints.” God gently reminded me that there is often amusement, delight and much to be fascinated with in my days, like bushes that are sprinkled with tiny, ice-y bling. He is good, and I can trust in His unfailing love for ever and ever. Today I’m choosing to see the wonder and I am fascinated with the delight I’m finding. God IS Good.
