Natural Order

I stopped by a lake today.

Ducks were feasting on a banquet that waited just below the surface.

God provided. My heart applauded.

I’m not sure why I struggle to get all of my ducks in a row.

That is not the natural order of things.

I will rest where God leads me each day.

I will feast on His bountiful provision.

I will rejoice.  My heart will applaud with thanksgiving.

Lyrical

Traces of the sunrise linger.

Thin branches, silhouetted against a baby blue sky,

display an abundance of newly budding leaves.

A young male Cardinal confidently bursts forth in song.

His bright red plumage defies the shadows

and reflects the glory of a new day.

I’m embracing the approaching season of new growth.

I’m absorbing the peace of promised provision.

I will sing a new song ….

Daybreak

The monotony of morning routines can grow wearisome.

My mind tends to go on autopilot when I do not pay attention.

This morning I could feel myself slipping into a bored attitude.

One glance at the sky waylaid my tedious thoughts.

I stopped moving and my heart started soaring.

Some sunrises summon simultaneous thankfulness and praise.

I will have a glorious day!

Create

Possibilities emerge.

Adventurous notions collide.

Understanding hovers within reach.

An idea is forming a smile in my psyche.

A new shade is joining the tapestry of my life.

A thread of thought is being woven into my mind.

Picturesque Embrace

The inlet, that is usually choppy with activity, resembles a mirror.

A low bank of clouds are reflected downward

forming a picturesque embrace of a sliver of sand.

In the stillness, I’m reminded of God’s Glory reflected in His creation.

Soon the tide will turn and the waves will rush in.

The sandbar will disappear from view.

But, for now, I’m taking a quiet stroll in my imagination

along the secluded sanctuary.

Masterpieces

Paint me a picture.

I do not hunger for concisely communicated facts.

I do not need more data to collect and correlate.

I want the adventure of discovery.

I want to share the impact of experiences.

We grow together when we share the heartfelt moments.

Time spent cultivating relationships create masterpieces.