I woke up yesterday morning to fresh snow. White as white could be. A blanket of beauty, the yard wrapped in a stunning hush of quietness.
I’ll admit – I love where we live. I love our yard and the serenity I breathe in simply looking out.
As I stood taking in the beauty of the morning, the thought suddenly hit me –
“What if this is the last one?”
What if this is the last snow of the season?
What if this is the last snow my eyes ever see?
Grabbing my phone, I went to take pictures so I would not forget. I want to remember the beauty I was beholding.
As I sat looking at the photos, the tears began to roll.
God blesses us every day, in many varied ways, and do we have eyes to see or do we miss the blessings?
Every day dawns fresh – showering on us new mercies, and new hope.
“The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.”
His Word is His Word and is alive and living and speaks.
“The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.”
He is there to lift us up and help us when we feel overwhelmed.
“The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads.”
He is provisional every day, giving us what we need.
“The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it.When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.”
He is near us.
“The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.”
The question lingers, “What if this is the last one?” The last snow. The last day. If it is, then my desire is for this last one to be filled with praise and gratitude.
“I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever.”
(all verses in this post are from Psalm 145, NLT)
May you find a reason, (one of the 10,000),ĆĀ to bless the Lord today.
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This is beautiful, Joanne. I’ve often asked myself why I tend to overlook God’s seemingly small gifts until I sense a threat that it might be the last time . . . It reminds me of that old song that says, “Don’t it always seem to go you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone. . .” Oh, this is me! Thank you for the reminder that his mercies are new every morning, and thank you for the reminder to slow down and give thanks for what unfolds all around me every single day!
“Paved paradise and put up a parking lot.”
Yes, I do remember the song!
I needed the reminder myself yesterday morning as I stood out on our deck, in my pj’s to take those few pictures.
May we not miss what He has in store for us today!
xo
This is why I count gifts and in many cases, I use pictures to capture the beauty of God’s creativity.
It’s why I want to begin capturing moments in photo š
Thank you for these beautiful words this morning! What a precious Psalm to go with your pictures of the clean, white snow! I needed this reminder, starting this new week! Thank you so much
Oh, you’ve captured the reason why I compulsively take photos of all the beauty around me! It’s my way of remembering and sharing with others the beauty; my way to praise God (since my singing voice doesn’t work too well!).
Anita, my lack of a singing voice may just be why I want to capture moments in photos š And your photos are always stunning!
May God’s praise never depart from our mouths. Every day He gives is one more day to discover His wonders. Thanks for this reminder, Joanne. Blessings to you.
Amen, Boma. And today I am praising Him for sunny skies and springlike weather!
Oh, Joanne, such beautiful, heartfelt words! I’m learning that praise is the pathway to peace. Thank you for such an uplifting message to start the week!
It’s so true, Alice, as it lifts us above all that is going on around us.
I’m not very good at capturing the moments, those things I am thankful for. I do list them. Thank you for sharing your beauty.
Barbie, we are all going to get better at it – together!