My quiet moments were spent today in the lounge at the mechanic's. I along with a few others waited while our cars were being serviced. I read and wrote in my journal during the hour and a half that I spent there this morning. Incredible where you can find yourself experiencing God.
Beauty is all around us yet seldom do we take it in. Now I am sure you are wondering what kind of beauty could I possibly encountered at mechanic's. I must admit it was a very typical setting....couch, chairs, tv, and the smell of exhaust and stale cigerette smoke. So I can't really say the beauty was in that environment. No, it was in the book I read and the scripture in Psalm 27:4 that grabbed my attention. This scripture says, "One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple."
Gazing upon God's beauty has to be breathtaking. I have moments of awe as I relish in God's creation. If God can create this fabulous planet, then He himself is beyond words. God's beauty takes on a different definition.
We are made to long for and linger over beautiful places, paintings, sunsets, beaches, mountains, music, literature...anything created to bring beauty into our lives draws us. We are captivated by beautiful people, beautiful animals, flowers, a brilliant star-filled sky, or a warm sunny day after a cold, cold winter. We are drawn to those whose lives are simply gorgeous and peaceful. There is rest in the presence of beauty. There is a respite from the norm when we take in the glorious.
I don't know about everyone, but I know that I love creating beautiful moments for friends and family. I love taking extra care in making our days special. I love sprucing up my nest...making it a place of beauty, peace and rest.
But more importantly, I love sitting at the feet of my Savior, taking in His beauty. He is gorgeous, captivating, riveting and truly beautiful. As I linger with Him, He opens my heart to beauty. Our Triune God has made men and women to be the most glorious final touch of all creation. Look deep into the eyes of people. There you see eternal souls longing to be restored to their orginal state. That state is being in relationship with God who is putting all kinds of beautiful things in our paths in order to grab our attention.
The next time you see a sunset, remember, God made it just for you to behold the radiant color. The next time you see lightening fill the sky, don't forget God is calling for your attention. The next time you smell a rose, linger over the scent of heaven. The next time you hug a friend, unveil their true beauty as one of God's greatest masterpieces.
Papa, may you truly receive all the glory. May You, in me, be captivating. You bring out the beauty in us all. You are glorious. I want to gaze upon your beauty Lord. Please give me eyes to see, ears to hear, a soul that lingers, a hand that is soft, a heart that is brave, feet swift to help and a mind waiting for your wisdom. In our Savior's precious, beautiful name...Jesus...Amen
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