Resultant

I asked Holy Spirit about changes I should make to function better.

I had become stagnant and way too predictable.

I wanted an honest assessment of my routines and dreams.

I received a list of nine areas to transform.

I expected a new mandate, but I was given gentle reminders.

Ideas that I had evaluated as being trivial where highlighted.

My heart’s cry was also answered with a list of blessings.

Each step of faith will be rewarded with an awesome harvest.

Been There

I spied on a foolish fawn who had wandered away from the herd.

Taking her own sweet time, she nibbled on the vegetation.

She was old enough to know better.  She obviously did not care.

The icy snow gave her difficulties as she journeyed back to the trail.

She slipped and slid.  Thankfully, she did not fall.

Eventually, she rejoined the three deer that had patiently waited for her.

Earlier, six deer had run along the pathway through the woods.

They seemed to be enjoying a romp through the countryside.

Personally, I have played all three parts.

I have been the selfish, clueless one.

I have had to wait on others when it was their turn to be foolish.

And I have also been blessed with smart groups to run with.

Splendorous

I was blessed with witnessing a glorious sunrise.

I love it when God reminds me of His splendor and extravagance.

Crimson ribbons stretched behind the distant hills.

Splashes of orange sprang into the sky and danced with the red.

The brightening, baby blue heavens seemed to rejoice.  

A little bit of sun kissed the landscape and began to spread.

Shades of gray gave way to shifting shadows and glistening snow.

I’m glad that I repositioned my desk to take advantage of the daily show.

Bird’s-eye View

Six young whitetails followed a trail through the snow. 

They stayed in single file as they meandered through the woods.

With their heads down against the wind, they took careful steps.

The leader stopped four or five times for the last two to catch up.

They took turns leaping over the distant stream, up the embankment,

and out of my view.

I was saddened for the show to end and glanced longingly back.

I was delighted to see another doe step out of the tree cover.

She had seven behind her!

I had the awesome pleasure of watching

this more seasoned group pursue the same course.

Once again, the last two struggled to keep up the pace.

I thank God for the beauty of His creation

and the pleasure of enjoying it with Him.

Gracious

Between storms is the perfect time

to regroup, recharge, and restock.

I thought l was doing really well, until l had to be hunted down.

I grabbed the wrong shopping cart (at the worst time).

Thankfully, the man had a gracious spirit and laughed with me.

I hope he enjoys the extra item he went home with.

It was the whole reason for me going to that particular store.

Now, I need to give a little extra grace to myself.

Reecho

Music is a powerfully personal instrument.

We intentionally fill our spirits with each tune.

Melodies continually replay in our minds.

Even as we sleep, refrains reverberate.

I woke up, in the middle of the night, listening.

A phrase, of walking in His love, quietly repeated back to me.

As the song echoed back to me from last week,

I was reminded and challenged to be a loving person.

Refocusing

Too much precipitation has been limiting my participation.

I want to enjoy life to the fullest measure possible.

Today, I determinedly turn my back on frozen vistas.

I choose to trust God to show me hidden treasure.

Quietly listening to Holy Spirit speak is time well spent.

Absorbing the peace and recording insights shared

enables me to refocus.

Life is very good.

I will be still and wait on the LORD.