Hungry and tired, I rushed out of the grocery store pushing my cold, wet cart to the car. The brisk air seemed to blow right through my thin red coat. Chris was waiting for me at home and I wanted to be there already. I practically threw my groceries into the trunk in my haste. When I finally got into my car and closed the door, I was pleasantly surprised by this sight.
All at once I was in a magical place. The rain pitter pattered softly on the roof of my car as I just sat there, taking in the beauty. I exhaled relief. It was so lovely and just what I needed. Fortunately I had my camera in my bag, and I took a few images to remember the moment. This one is my favorite.
It often seems that I am just a breath away from wonder. Stress, worry, hurry, they all melt away in his presence. The I Am is in the right now. In this moment. Right here.
In that spirit, I have decided to take Sundays off for my 365. I need a day to rest. This will either make my 365 not a 365 at all, or take it into the year of 2015. Either way, I am okay with it.
May you find wonder in the simple things today. He is always present.
Breathe him in.
Psalm 65:8 ~”The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.”
Hey = you know that Sundays are exempt from any Lenten fast, right? This makes perfect sense to me. REST. Because your posts? They’re gold.
Diana, you bless me. I needed to hear that tonight.
So beautifully captured…photo and words. I do so hope you will oneday compile all these life-giving photo devotionals into a book! The words and pictures have lives of their own, timeless. You are such a blessing and I so love to open up your email to gaze on the beauty of the light of God’s glory. Oh, rest indeed, rest indeed!
Thank you for that sweet reminder that I AM is in the right now. I needed to hear that as Jessica’s hearing is Monday and we can’t be there with her. I Am is already there with her.
Good for you!!! Be blessed and Rest!!!
well… I’ll take what I can get 😉 rest up. And i know everyone talks about your pictures, but your thoughts are so often the gem that I come away with.
Just remember, if God did something like this, it would be a 313 Project. Smile and rest as He would.
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Such beauty and wonder! Thanks for sharing this image of being pulled into wonder in the midst of stress and hurry. Isn’t God just like that!
Carole
“It often seems that I am just a breath away from wonder. Stress, worry, hurry, they all melt away on his presence. The I AM is in the right now. In this moment. Right here.” Beautiful, and true!
So beautiful…. thank you for sharing and teaching a lesson about slowing down to see the beauty. Isn’t God good to give us color to enjoy in all kinds of circumstances if we just open our eyes.
Thanks again.
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Yes, Darnly. He is so kind. Thank you.