Sometimes I’m not joyful. Sometimes I’m ungrateful. I can come up with some pretty good excuses for being grumpy sometimes, but still I feel that longing of my soul to “snap out of it” and focus on all the beautiful things in life. Sometimes I need reminded of this verse:
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)
Sometimes I have to ask myself hard questions.
Do I let Him lead me in the paths of life?
Do I find fullness of joy in His presence?
My heart longs for life to be perfect, for everyone to get along, and for every day to be showered in sunshine. But this doesn’t happen. At least, not everyday. And as long as I’m living in this broken world, life will never be “perfect.” There will always be a storm cloud looming in the distance, or a worry in my heart that I need to deal with. There will always be tears. And there will always be myself. And myself drives me crazy sometimes.
But you know what?
There will always be fullness of joy.
At His right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Only when I put Him in center view can I see this. Only then can I delight in the simple beauties of life, no matter how small they may seem.
Today I want to find fullness of joy in Him. Today I want to focus on the beautiful things. Today I want to be thankful.
So without further adieu, here are some beautiful things:
new friends that feel like old friends
the sweet scent of honeysuckle
muddy little hands and feet
looking at the world upside down
green leaves against blue sky
hands folded in prayer
shoes that can survive anything
seeing the bright, full moon through the kitchen window
handmade cards
wearing a jacket in May
French braids
smiles that can’t be tamed
cold, damp grass beneath my feet
This song–especially this line:
♫ You are everything that is beautiful.
You are all that I long to see in me ♫
Now it’s your turn…What are some simple beauties of life?
Thank you for that! I’ll admit that I had a pretty bad day today. I was grouchy and irritable and I’m not even really sure why. But this post has really helped and encouraged me!
Beautiful sunsets out the window
Little children laughing
Peaceful music
“You have put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise…”
Psalm 40:3
I understand, Emma, and I’m so glad that this post could encourage you! Thank you for sharing those beautiful things! :)