We were outside yesterday, my son and I, enjoying the gorgeous weather. We came across a patch of tiny wildflowers. They were a delicate blue on the slope of the yard. As I stooped to look down at them, my son proceeded to stomp on the beauties!
He didn't act out of meanness, he just wasn't thinking. He didn't take the time to think through what he was doing, he just acted on impulse. I didn't say anything negative to him but it sure got me to thinking.....how many times does God give us something beautiful only to have us stomp on it? I can think of numerous times in my own life when I acted first, then thought about it later only to realize I had destroyed something precious. I really hadn't the intention to end the beauty God was sending my way. I simply didn't take the time to savor the gift I was being given.
It solidified my thoughts even more today when my son spent some time outside with his Nana. Guess what he picked for me? Some of those beautiful wildflowers! I think God was giving me a second chance at His beauty, as He so often does. I am so thankful to Him for that . Not just for the wildflowers but for every occasion He allows me grace and mercy, and the opportunity for second chances .
Help me Father to recognize Your gifts...and thank You for leading me back to them when I miss them the first time around.
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