Can we count our blessings too often? Of course not! The Lord shows up everywhere, in each ordinary day, if we choose to notice Him there. Reflection, enjoyment, thanks and praise can elevate the every-day ordinary to the simply profound. My newest praises include these rich and wondrous blessings…
Oranges, sweet and juicy, delectable oranges from the neighbor’s tree!
Psalm 34:8 – Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
My grandchildren stopping by to hang out with their 94-year-old Great-Nana, and then staying overnight!
Proverbs 17:6 – Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged…
Meeting and embracing new-found family members in joyous celebration!
Ephesians 3:14-15 – I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
Visiting neighbors, both young and old, over the fence.
Matthew 19:19 – … and love your neighbor as yourself.
Watching my adult children constantly nurture their bonds with our big extended family.
Psalm 133:1 – How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
Loving on our precious church members who are homebound these days.
1 Peter 2:17 – Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers…
Cheering up a sick friend with words of encouragement, and an offer to help where needed.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Giving our time and resources to help our city’s less fortunate folks.
Galatians 5:14 – For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
A photo of one of our “littles” wrapped to his ankles in big brother’s coat on a cold and foggy beach.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 – And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.
My husband turning down the bed at night, and making it every morning.
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do everything in love.
Reading to my 8-year-old grandson, thankful for his new love of Bible stories at bedtime.
Proverbs 20:7 – The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.
Video shorts of laughing babies and adorable animals.
Job 8:21 – He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.
Wow, seeing God’s blessings can indeed color our days “extraordinary!” Where have you seen God in the course of your simple, ordinary day?
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your cares on him, for He cares about you!
I SEE GOD
I see God in every scented rose
I see God in everything that grows
I see God in gentle falling rain
In the snow that falls upon the plain
I see God at sunrise every day
In the smiles of children as they play
High above as birds are on the wing
I see God, oh, God is everything
I see God in starlight evening skies
In the love that fills a mother’s eyes
Standing by to help when troubles fall
I see God, I know that God is all
Raymond Leveen